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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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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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Thursday, 14 April 2022
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Europe: German leader not welcome as Euro leaders visit Kyiv
14 Apr 2022Staying in Europe, the Russians are re-grouping to concentrate their war on Ukraine in the east of the country - and more European leaders are visiting the capital Kyiv. Joining Nathan Rarere from… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
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Auckland Airport well prepped for new Aussie arrivals
13 Apr 2022And we head to Auckland Airport where Nathan Rarere speaks with the General Manager of Aeronautical Commercial, Scott Tasker. Audio
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What's the appetite for travel to NZ by Australians?
13 Apr 2022New Zealand's borders are now open to fully vaccinated Australian visitors in what is hoped will be the start of a recovery for the country's tourism sector. In a moment we'll hear from Auckland… Read more Audio
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Wairoa mayor Craig Little updates flood issues from Fili
13 Apr 2022Just weeks after devastating floods caused widespread evacuations on the North Island's east coast, Cyclone Fili made landfall last night and headed towards pretty much the same spots. Joining Nathan… Read more Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
13 Apr 2022This week on TradeMe - you can bid on the chance to name a wild kea or buy a baby grand piano once owned by Billy T James. But first, producer Jeremy Parkinson talks with TradeMe's Millie Silvester… Read more Audio
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Space the final frontier: James Parr with Space News
13 Apr 2022It's the 13th of April, and in space circles this is referred to as "Houston We Have A Problem Day.." Joining Nathan Rarere from a space station near you is our space correspondent SPACE JAMES! (or… Read more Audio
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QANTAS desperate for crew, in search of pilots, first officers
13 Apr 2022QANTAS is in desperate need of crew - they've put out an APB for pilots and first officers for flights out of Australia today. Joining Nathan Rarere on this story is Pam Corkery in Brisbane. Audio
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US:suspect still being sought after shooting on NYC subway
13 Apr 2022We begin this Wednesday in the United States, where a suspect is still being sought in the mass shooting of passengers on a New York City subway. Alex Baird is our man in the United States and he… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
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Nicola Willis: National agrees with govt actions against Russia
12 Apr 2022New Zealand will deploy a C-130 Hercules aircraft along with 50 Defence Force personnel to Europe, to help transport and distribute military aid to Ukraine. Nathan Rarere spoke with National's deputy… Read more Audio
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Young Kiwis finally going on their OEs
12 Apr 2022From midnight tonight Australians will be able to enter New Zealand without going through MIQ or self-isolation, and from the start of next month we'll be welcoming visitors from other visa waiver… Read more Audio
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Cyclone Fili to hit northern and easter NZ today, tomorrow
12 Apr 2022Severe gales and heavy rain are expected to hit the northern and eastern North Island today as Cyclone Fili passes through. We've woken our weather expert to explain what we've got in store - Philip… Read more Audio
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LDR Rotorua: Rotorua District Council bill passes first reading
12 Apr 2022It is Ratu so we're talking to our Local Democracy reporters and up early with Nathan Rarere this morning is Rotorua's Felix Desmarais. Audio
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