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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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Monday, 29 March 2021
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
29 Mar 2021From the Monday fresh produce markets, Nathan Rarere caught up with a man who is 50% fruit and 50% vegetables, Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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NZ joins international condemnation of Myanmar's military
29 Mar 2021New Zealand has joined an international chorus of condemnation of Myanmar's military, after a weekend which saw over 100 peaceful protesters - and innocent bystanders including children - dead… Read more Audio
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Otorohanga District Council loosens rules around pokies
29 Mar 2021The Mayor of a North Island council is at odds with his fellow representatives - after a majority of the councillors voted to change the district's gambling policy. The Otorohanga District Council… Read more Audio
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European countries struggle with third wave of Covid-19
29 Mar 2021To Europe where we join our correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund in Sweden Audio
Friday, 26 March 2021
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Covid-19:Another MIQ breach, guest returns positive 12-day test
26 Mar 2021Health officials are urgently trying to contact 250 returnees who've already completed managed isolation after a major botch up at the Grand Mercure MIQ facility in Auckland. Checkpoint revealed… Read more Audio
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One-way Cook Islands bubble sees residents flee to NZ
26 Mar 2021The Cook Islands could lose 40 per cent of its workforce by the end of the year as locals leave for New Zealand in a bid to find work. A one-way travel bubble between Rarotonga and New Zealand has… Read more Audio
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Covid, plant swapping bringing neighbours together
26 Mar 2021Do you know your neighbours? We are right in the middle of the 'Neighbours day Aotearoa' campaign Organiser Cissy Rock says it's about people connecting in place, getting to know our neighbours and… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
26 Mar 2021It's time for a look at what's happening at the markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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Meet rare and friendly animals at Staglands, Upper Hutt
26 Mar 2021Staglands Wildlife Reserve near Upper Hutt offers visitors an interactive experience amongst the many friendly animals of the Akatarawa Valley that call it home. Nathan Rarere spoke to Chris Martin… Read more Audio
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Biden to hold first press briefing of Presidency
26 Mar 2021To the United States now where President Joe Biden is to hold his first formal press briefing in the next few hours, two months into his Presidency. Nathan Rarere spoke with our Washington… Read more Audio
Thursday, 25 March 2021
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South Island Field Days holds its 70th event
25 Mar 2021The South Island agricultural Field Days kicked off their 70th event this week - It is New Zealand's oldest Field Days event showcasing all kinds of exhibitors, machinery and innovation, Michaela… Read more Audio
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Deputy PM:not worried about Westpac selling NZ businesses
25 Mar 2021New Zealand's third largest bank Westpac has revealed it's considering selling off its New Zealand business. Just before the markets closed last night, the bank told the NZX it was 'assessing the… Read more Audio
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