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First Up for Tuesday 15 August 2023
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Willis: removing GST from fresh, frozen food not a solution
5:50 AM.Staying with that issue of GST off fruit and vegetables, National deputy leader Nicola Willis told Nathan Rarere it might look like a good policy, but the devil's in the detail. Audio
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Taking GST off food hassle for small businesses
5:45 AM.As you've probably heard by now, Labour's confirmed it's plans to wipe GST off fresh fruit and vegetables if they get re-elected. The leaked policy was met with a lukewarm response from many… Read more Audio
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Eden Park CEO reflects on FIFA Women’s Football World Cup
5:37 AM.It's been nearly four weeks of football fever in New Zealand. On Tuesday night, Eden Park's last Women's Football World Cup match kicks off. The semifinal showdown between Spain and Sweden is the end… Read more Audio
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New electric buses welcomed in Nelson
5:27 AM.Local democracy reporter Max Freethey is in Nelson, with the latest on the excitement around the new electric buses in the region. Audio
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Parts of Japan brace for Typhoon Lan
5:18 AM.Correspondent Chris Gilbert gives the latest update from Japan as Typhoon Lan is expected to make landfall in parts of the country. Audio
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UK: govt under pressure with housing migrants on barge
5:06 AM.Henry Riley is our correspondent in London, Nathan Rarere asked him about the pressure the UK Government is under with the controversial plan to house asylum-seekers on a barge near Dorset. Audio