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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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Pints at the pub, haircuts: UK lifts Covid restrictions
13 Apr 2021We begin in the United Kingdom, where we are joined by our correspondent Henry Riley. Audio
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Non-funded cancer drugs admin costs a huge burden
12 Apr 2021Last week we heard from a woman battling cancer who had to pay 64-thousand dollars to get the treatment she needs, with around half of that cost going to adminstering the medication because our DHBs… Read more Audio
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NZers stuck in India feel abandoned by govt
12 Apr 2021New Zealanders stuck in India are feeling abandoned by the Government after all flights were suspended from midnight last night. First Up has been contacted by numerous people desperate to come home… Read more Audio
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Polyfest has a proud legacy throughout the generations
12 Apr 2021ASB's Polyfest is back this week. From Wednesday the Manukau Sports Bowl bursts into life with traditional song and dance as students grace the Polyfest stage for the first time in a couple of years… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
12 Apr 2021Joining Nathan Rarere from the Monday fresh produce markets is Glenn Forsyth - gold kiwifruit and pumpkins are best buys. Audio
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Kiwis cautiously planning trips to Australia
12 Apr 2021Kiwis are cautiously planning trips over to Australia ahead of the opening of the travel bubble at the end of the week. Travel Agents' Association president Brent Thomas says there hasn't been a huge… Read more Audio
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World needs to move now on action to help the climate
12 Apr 2021A leading New Zealand scientist says climate action needs to happen now or the world will face disastrous consequences in just 50 years. Carbon-dioxide levels in the atmosphere reached 421 parts per… Read more Audio
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The Royal Family feeling the loss of Prince Phillip
12 Apr 2021We cross to the UK now where the nation is mourning the death of Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen's husband died on Friday aged 99 leading to an outpouring of well-wishes from the… Read more Audio
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Best of First Up for Friday 9 April
9 Apr 2021In the pod today: we're in Nelson to hear how kunekune, alpacas and miniature horses are making an important difference; New Zealand will suspend arrivals from India after 17 positive cases in managed… Read more Audio
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Epidemiologist: suspending travel last resort
9 Apr 2021Joining Nathan Rarere to talk over the many developments from the past 24 hours is University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker. Audio
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Temporary suspension of flights from India after Covid surge
9 Apr 2021New Zealand has temporarily suspended travel from India as a response to a surge in Covid cases amongst returnees. It came after 23 new positive cases of Covid were identified in managed isolation… Read more Audio
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Nelson's Fossil Creek Farm a therapy for humans and animals
9 Apr 2021Fossil Creek Farm is a safe haven for animals AND people. Located near Nelson, they provide animal therapy to anyone and everyone who needs it. Nathan Rarere spoke with owner and animal assisted… Read more Audio
