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First Up for Wednesday 6 September 2023

  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 5 September 2023
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 7 September 2023
  • Greens’ James Shaw on National's net zero by 2050 pledge

    climate politics
    Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw carrying a plate of biscuits after their talks with the Labour Party leadership at Parliament on 28 October, 2020.

    5:49 AM.Staying with climate emissions. National says it's committing to "net zero by 2050" - even though scientists are urging governments to get into action and set climate targets for the next ten years… Read more Audio

  • Green crosses: farmers call for 'workable' regulations

    rural climate

    5:45 AM.For about a year now you might've seen green crosses on farm fences around the country. Just like the white crosses that mark a fatal crash, but painted green - they're the sign of a struggling… Read more Audio

  • Fan ejected at US Open, surge of Covid-19 at tournament

    sport
    From left, Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton

    5:37 AM.US Open Organisers removed a fan from Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday after a complaint from German 12th seed Alexander Zverev. Joining Nathan Rarere from the US Open is Dave Worsley. Audio

  • Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester

    life and society

    5:23 AM.This week on TradeMe, a fancy French car of spectacular vintage. AND an auction raising money for Blue September and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson… Read more Audio

  • Africa: climate summit being held in Kenya

    world
    Southern white rhino born at Hamilton Zoo in late June 2016.

    5:15 AM.We're in Africa a couple of days early - joining Nathan Rarere from Ghana is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

  • Qantas boss brings forward retirement, slinks off early

    world
    Qantas CEO Alan Joyce

    5:06 AM.We're kicking Wednesday off in our usual fashion with Pam Corkery in Brisbane. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 5 September 2023
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 7 September 2023
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