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First Up for Monday 18 March 2024

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 15 March 2024
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
  • Update on latest negotiations between Israel and Hamas

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    A member of the security forces walks past an Israeli police station in Sderot after it was damaged during battles to dislodge Hamas militants who were stationed inside, on October 8, 2023. Israel's prime minister of October 8 warned of a "long and difficult" war, as fighting with Hamas left hundreds killed on both sides after a surprise attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

    5:52 AM.To Gaza now, and the World Health Organization is warning that the humanitarian situation there is the worst that many experienced aid workers have ever seen. This comes after aid agencies… Read more Audio

  • A Kiwi woman's journey home after 20 years in Gaza

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    People fleeing from Khan Younis to Rafah, the southern city in the Gaza Strip on 5 December, 2023, after Israeli military attacks resumed.

    5:46 AM.After months of conflict in Gaza, UN figures show close to 2 million people have been displaced across the region, and are facing starvation as Israel continues its attack. Some manage to leave, but… Read more Audio

  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

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    The Family Capsicum

    5:23 AM.With us from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

  • Putin wins another term as Russian President

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    Experts say Vladimir Putin has crafted a public image of a hyper-masculine leader while keeping his private life hidden.

    5:12 AM.For more on the Russian elections and other news out of Europe, our correspondent in Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

  • US to evacuate citizens on charter flights from Haiti

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    (FILES) In this file photo taken on October 10, 2022 a man walks past a burning barricade during a protest against Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry calling for his resignation, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. - US officials on October 12, 2022 held talks in Haiti on requests for international intervention to combat spiraling insecurity but President Joe Biden's administration indicated reluctance over sending US troops. (Photo by Richard Pierrin / AFP)

    5:06 AM.Mitch McCann is Newshub's North America correspondent - and he's joins us from New York. Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 15 March 2024
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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