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First Up for Tuesday 26 March 2024

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 25 March 2024
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 27 March 2024
  • Govt taking into account new information on long covid

    children health
    National MP Nicola Willis

    5:50 AM.Time now for our weekly chat with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nathan Rarere asked her what the government has to offer for those who may have long covid. Audio

  • New study highlights long term effects of "long covid"

    health covid-19
    long covid

    5:45 AM.A new study is out today, with significant findings on the effects that Long Covid is having on people. Epidemiologist at the University of Otago Michael Baker has been part of the study and he spoke… Read more Audio

  • VW Nationals - vehicles of all vintage gather in Kaikoura

    life and society

    5:36 AM.This weekend, VWs of all shapes and sizes are gathering in Kaikoura for the annual Volkswagen Nationals. Kirsty Hopewell is one of the organisers, Nathan Rarere asked her what it is about VWs that… Read more Audio

  • New coach helping Eliza McCartney reach pole vaulting goals

    sport

    5:33 AM.Pole vault star Eliza McCartney feels better than she has for years and she's crediting her new coach for playing a part in that. The Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist has battled a list of injuries… Read more Audio

  • Polyfest a blast for South Ak comnmunity

    Pacific local council
    Polyfest 2024

    5:25 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke with our South Auckland local democracy reporter Torika Tokalau about her experience at Polyfest. Audio

  • Argentina marks anniversary of 1976 military coup

    world
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    5:17 AM.Let's head to South America - Kate Pereyra-Garcia is in Argentina. Audio

  • US and Japan to overhaul their security agreement

    world
    TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 23 : U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio attend the Japan-US summit meeting at Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo, Japan on May 23, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. President Biden is visiting Japan within the QUAD summit of the Indo-Pacific countries - United States, Japan, Australia, India - that will be held in Tokyo on the 24th of May. David Mareuil / Anadolu Agency (Photo by david mareuil / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP)

    5:12 AM.Nathan Rarere speaks with our correspondent in Japan Chris Gilbert. Audio

  • UK: PM says ability to fend off IT cyber attacks "very strong"

    world
    Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, in west London, on December 11, 2023 after giving evidence. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his scheme to encourage people to eat out following the first coronavirus wave, saying it was not responsible for a second wave of infections. Sunak, who was finance minister during the crisis, told the public inquiry into the UK's handling of the pandemic that he was "deeply sorry" for those who lost family to the disease. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

    5:05 AM.We begin this morning in the UK where the ever reliable Henry Riley is standing by... Audio

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 25 March 2024
  • Next Episode: Wednesday, 27 March 2024
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