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First Up for Friday 15 March 2024

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 14 March 2024
  • Next Episode: Monday, 18 March 2024
  • Christchurch mosque attack survivors rebuild their lives

    Temel Atacocugu standing outside his front door, which he has painted red to honour his Turkish heritage.

    5:51 AM.Today marks five years since the mosque attacks killed 51 and seriously injured 40 others. This afternoon's congregation or Jummah is one of the most important acts of worship for Muslims. It was… Read more Audio

  • Hurricane flanker Peter Lakai enjoying Super Rugby 2024 season

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    Wellington Lion’s Peter Lakai celebrates

    5:46 AM.It's been a rollicking start to the new Super Rugby Pacific Season, with upsets all over the show. The biggest shock so far is no doubt the Crusaders, 14 time champions, winless from their first three… Read more Audio

  • Downhill skateboarding: Elissa Mah has the need for speed

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    Elissa Mah racing at the Downhill Skateboarding World Championships.

    5:37 AM.If the snow season doesnt hit this year we might have found the solution, Downhill Skateboarding! Christchurch's Elissah Mah represented New Zealand at last month's World Downhill Skateboarding… Read more Audio

  • Explained: the fees you pay to change your mortgage contract

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    5:34 AM.As home loan rates drop, people might be tempted to shop around for a better deal. Or perhaps they have come into some money and want to pay off their fixed-rate loan early. But potential interest… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    5:23 AM.Time now to get the latest from the world of fresh produce with the Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Fresh Figs Audio

  • Tongans question recovery efforts following volcanic eruption

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    An aerial image of a circular island with a mountain/volcano at its centre. The island is covered in green vegetation and sits in a blue expanse of ocean beneath a cloud-studded sky.

    5:16 AM.Time now to get the latest from the Pacific with our correspondent Kalafi Moala in Tonga. Audio

  • US: Steve Mnuchin wants to buy TikTok

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    An illustration is being shown in Suqian, China, on January 24, 2024, depicting TikTok's layoffs in the United States. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto) (Photo by CFOTO / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

    5:05 AM.Time now to get the latest from our US correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Thursday, 14 March 2024
  • Next Episode: Monday, 18 March 2024
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