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First Up for Wednesday 4 October 2023

  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 3 October 2023
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 5 October 2023
  • Green's Ricardo Mendendez March's talks policy priorities

    politics
    Ricardo Menendez March in Select Committee.

    5:52 AM.Time now for our regular catch up with the Greens... and today we're joined by the Green candidate for Mount Albert - Ricardo Menendez March. Audio

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  • COSTCO muffins big sellers in NZ a year on

    business
    New Zealand's first Costco store has been jammed during opening week.

    5:47 AM.Well its been a year since COSTCO opened their doors in West Auckland, and the company is hinting of future expansions in New Zealand. The anniversary has coincided with the staff negotiating a fair… Read more Audio

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  • Class act: Keeping fit with the circus

    life and society
    The Art of Circus

    5:37 AM.If you've been thinking about working out more, but can't stand the thought of joining a gym or going out for a walk, maybe it's time to run away to the circus. Hundreds of Kiwis have been turning to… Read more Audio

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  • Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester

    life and society
    John Key Richie McCaw Rugby hand shake. 2011

    5:25 AM.Nobody knows World Cup rugby quite like Richie McCaw, and this week on TradeMe you have the chance to grab a signed All Black's training jersey worn by the man himself But this jersey isn't All Black… Read more Audio

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  • Mid-East: Egyptian president will run for another term

    world
    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi casts his ballot during the Egypt’s presidential election.

    5:17 AM.To the Middle-East now, Alex Baird's our correspondent in Doha and he's with us now. Audio

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  • Bushfire season starts early in Australia

    world
    Firefighters are battling to contain a bushfire in Alpha Rd, Tambaroora, in New South Wales, Australia.

    5:06 AM.To Brisbane we head - with us to start the programme is Pam Corkery. Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Tuesday, 3 October 2023
  • Next Episode: Thursday, 5 October 2023
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