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First Up for Monday 21 August 2023

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 18 August 2023
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 22 August 2023
  • Te Pati Maori's Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on party list

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    Lakes District Health Board member Merepeka Raukawa-Tait.

    5:50 AM.Time now for our catch up with Te Pati Maori - and this morning we're joined by Rotorua candidate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait. Audio

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  • Update on situation in Hawaii after wildfires

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    This aerial photo shows destroyed buildings and homes in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 55 people, authorities said on August 10, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US state's history. Brushfires on Maui, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south of Hawaii, broke out August 8 and rapidly engulfed Lahaina. (Photo by Sébastien VUAGNAT / AFP)

    5:44 AM.114 people are confirmed dead and hundreds are still missing on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Authorities say the wildfires have become the deadliest natural disaster in the state's history. Joining… Read more Audio

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  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    Herbs in Rip It UP Magazine 1984

    5:24 AM.Joining us from our country's busy fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

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  • Europe: Sweden happy to win FIFA bronze, wildfires on Canary Islands

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    A wildfire rages out of control through forested slopes in La Matanza on the Canary island of Tenerife on August 19, 2023. More than 26,000 people may have been forced to flee a vast wildfire raging out of control in the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife, the emergency services said today. The huge blaze, which broke out late Tuesday in a mountainous northeastern area of the island, is the "most complex fire" to hit Spain's Atlantic Canary Islands in more than 40 years, the authorities say. (Photo by DESIREE MARTIN / AFP)

    5:13 AM.To Europe now - joining Nathan Rarere from Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

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  • England disappointed not to win FIFA World Cup

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    Spain's Jennifer Hermoso in action during the FIFA Women's Football World Cup 2023, Finals game between Spain and England at Accor Stadium, Stadium Australia in Wangal, Sydney, Australia. Sunday 20 August 2023. Copyright Photo: Raghavan Venugopal / www.photosport.nz

    5:08 AM.With Nathan Rarere from England is our correspondent Ellie Jay in London. Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Friday, 18 August 2023
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 22 August 2023
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