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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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An early morning news and current affairs conversation hosted by Nathan Rarere featuring the people behind key issues and quirky human interest stories from New Zealand and overseas.
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
24 Oct 2023We don't usually do this on a Tuesday, but we place no restrictions on getting the freshest news on the freshest produce from our markets to you with the help of our Minister of Fruit and Veggies… Read more Audio
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US: Jewish peace activist call for ceasefire in Gaza
24 Oct 2023Another week in US politics without a speaker of the House of Representatives, and more legal trouble for Donald Trump. Joining the programe from the USA is Katherine Firkin from New York. Audio
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UK: Storm Babet producing heaps of rain, flooding
24 Oct 2023We begin in the UK - Nathan Rarere asked our correspondent in London Henry Riley about Storm Babet which has been producing a heap of rain and flooding. Audio
Friday, 20 October 2023
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Preview of RWC semi final All Blacks v Pumas
20 Oct 2023They said there was no chance, Foster had cooked it, Cane was past it, Beauden had become 'Slowden But the All Blacks are now favourites to make their 5th Rugby World Cup final. In just over 24 hours… Read more Audio
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Golfer Mike Hendry on tournament win after cancer diagnosis
20 Oct 2023Professional golfer Mike Hendry has returned emphatically to the winners circle, just 6 months after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The 2017 New Zealand Open Champion fell ill earlier this year, and… Read more Audio
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Africa: Kenya has health system shakeup, flooding in Ghana
20 Oct 2023To Africa now - standing by in Ghana is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
20 Oct 2023Our Minister of Fruit and Veges, and possibly the healthiest man on the planet Glenn Forsyth joins the programme. Fruit of the Week: Late Season NZ Navel Oranges Audio
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Battle Chorus compete for Kiwiana honours at Tauranga Arts Fest
20 Oct 2023If you like a good sing but not quite at the solo stage, and you live in the Bay of Plenty then the Tauranga Arts festival has got a couple of events for you! Jason Te Mete wants everyone to have a go… Read more Audio
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US: Pres Biden to address American people after trip to Israel
20 Oct 2023We're kicking this Rugby World Cup semi-final weekend off in New York City - joining Nathan Rarere is our US correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio
Thursday, 19 October 2023
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Latest from Israel/Gaza, attack on hospital
19 Oct 2023The death toll after a huge blast at a hospital in Gaza is continuing to rise. Hamas is blaming the explosion on an Israeli air strike. But Israel says it was misfired rockets by militant group… Read more Audio
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"Foraging your way to wellness" fungi at Nelson Arts Fest
The Nelson Arts Festival starts today and goes through until the 29th of October and if you're a Mushroom muncher and fungi lover then the festival has a treat for you! "Foraging your way to wellness"… Read more Audio
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Argentinian fans gathering together to watch RWC semi-final
19 Oct 2023Despite what the Irish commentators said about Sam Cane's rucking skills, the All Blacks are into the semi finals this weekend. In just over 48 hours they'll be taking on Argentina for a spot in the… Read more Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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