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First Up for Wednesday 13 September 2023
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Students in remote Ruatoria ready to vote for the first time
5:51 AM.In the East Coast town of Ruatoria, some students at the remote high school will be voting for the first time in this year's election. Many rangatahi once rode horses to school, and are now going for… Read more Audio
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Green's on their policy to protect 30% of marine waters
5:45 AM.To politics, and yesterday the government's books were opened, to reveal a more optimistic economic picture than expected. But there are fresh warnings that persistent inflation will see interest… Read more Audio
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Black Barn's Walk of Wonders back, better, brighter than ever
5:36 AM.Hawke's Bay Black Barn Vineyards is again hosting the spectacular Walk of Wonders light and fire festival this month. Creative director Ant van Dorsten says visitors will experience a unique and… Read more Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
5:24 AM.This week on TradeMe possibly the world's ugliest car and a fantastic way to help Wellington's homeless - you help pay for a new central city accomodation hub - for as little as a $10 donation. But… Read more Audio
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More than 5,000 dead after flooding in Libya
5:15 AM.It's all about North Africa this week as we cross to Doha for the latest out of the Middle East... Nathan Rarere was joined by correspondent Alex Baird. Audio
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Australia's Voice referendum's No campaign using dirty tricks
5:06 AM.We're kicking off your Wednesday in Australia, Pam Corkery is in Brisbane and spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio