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The last lap for Holden is near
5:51 AM.The last lap for Holden is near - but could this spell the end of the road for General Motors? The American car giant announced yesterday they will retire the Holden brand by 2021 - meaning about 600… Read more Audio
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1 person refused to leave ship in fear of catching coronavirus
5:47 AM.An American onboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise chose not to leave the ship with his fellow citizens for fear of being exposed to the coronavirus. More than 300 Americans boarded charter… Read more Audio
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Iwi says trustees involved in establishing vineyard on 800-year-old pā site
5:43 AM.Rangitāne o Wairau iwi members have called for two trustees to step down, saying the pair were involved in establishing a vineyard on an 800-year-old pā site. Read more Audio
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The Migrant Zine Collective
5:32 AM.The Migrant Zine collective are an Auckland based group who make "activist zines". This month they are holding a pop-up exhibition to showcase their Zine library and encourage new members to join… Read more Video, Audio
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The wonderful world of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
5:22 AM.This morning we tread on the toes of two iconic British TV shows. The first of our TradeMe auctions is a potential Antiques Roadshow find - an old Mickey Mouse toy, and the second is a do up in the… Read more Audio
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What's trending with Ellie Jay
5:15 AM.Time to look at what's trending on social media now with Ellie Jay. Audio
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UK news with correspondent Olly Barratt
5:09 AM.Joining Indira for a look at the news out of the UK, is our correspondent Olly Barratt.. Audio
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Weather update with Richard Green
5:55 AM.There were warnings about the wet weather ex-tropical cyclone Uesi would bring to the West Coast - while parts of New Zealand have seen barely any rain in weeks. Joining me now to talk through it all… Read more Audio
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An endangered grey wolf has been found dead in California
5:50 AM.An endangered grey wolf has been found dead in California, sparking an investigation into how she died, The three year old wolf, known as Wolf O.R 54. was found by rangers after her tracker died… Read more Audio
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Loans are now available for earthquake prone buildings
5:45 AM.A government loan scheme for owner-occupiers of earthquake-prone units doesn't go far enough and could still leave people in financial difficulty. That's from the chair of Macalister Heights body… Read more Audio
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Sports news with Felicity Reid
5:38 AM.RNZ Sport is reporter Felicity Reid joins Indira Stewart in studio. Audio
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Should buildings be more prepared for natural hazards?
5:37 AM.Researchers say councils should be doing much more to ensure homes and buildings aren't wiped out when a mega-tsunami eventually strikes the east coast of the North Island. The one-in-1000 year event… Read more Audio
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Fruit and vege report with Glenn Forsyth
5:22 AM.Now for a look at the fruit and vege markets - here's our Minister of Fruit and Veg, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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What's trending with Ellie Jay
5:15 AM.Ellie Jay tells us what's trending on social media now.. Audio
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Silver filling, amalgam replaced by tooth coloured materials
5:10 AM.New research by Otago University has found amalgam was used in 7 percent of fillings in 2017 - compared to just over 50 percent in 1998. Associate Professor Jonathan Broadbent is the lead author of… Read more Audio
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Family want answers from AFFCO after man's death
5:45 AM.The family of a man killed at an Affco meat plant in Wairoa last week want to know if he was crushed to death or froze to death after his body was left undiscovered for at least five hours. Worksafe… Read more Audio
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Wellington coast residents upset with water quality
5:34 AM.Wellington's Owhiro Bay residents are fed up after more than two decades of human waste making its way into their local stream and bay. Over 20 years, the bay and it's swimming spots have been opened… Read more Audio
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Moriori descendants meet for treaty settlement
5:10 AM.Moriori descendants and representatives of the Crown will meet in Rekohu, or the Chatham Islands, today for the signing of the Moriori Treaty Settlement. Audio
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Toby Adams - Hauraki Mayor
5:54 AM.Waihi ran out of water yesterday, and while the reservoir level is rising, residents are still being asked to only use their taps for drinking water. So, taking up our weekly mayoral slot this week is… Read more Audio
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Karakia held for injured Flaxmere boy
5:50 AM.A karakia was held in Flaxmere Park last night for the four-year-old boy who was left severely injured after being beaten at a house in the area two weeks ago. The boy's now in Starship hospital with… Read more Audio
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Worksafe investigates worker death at meatworks
5:42 AM.Worksafe NZ is investigating the death of a worker in an accident at the AFFCO meatworks in Wairoa last week. Police were called shortly after 5.30 last Wednesday night following the death of… Read more Audio
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UFC team nominated for Halberg Awards
5:26 AM.Tonight, the New Zealand sporting community celebrates its champions at the annual Halberg Awards. Alongside the usual line up of rugby, cricket, netball and rowing stars are UFC sensation Israel… Read more Audio
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