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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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Wednesday, 24 March 2021
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Dilworth School abuse survivor speaks directly to abuser
A Dilworth school abuse survivor came face to face with his abuser in the Auckland District Court yesterday. Neil Harding, now aged 55, waived his right to name suppression to address 69-year-old Ian… Read more Audio
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UK reflects on a year since going into lockdown
24 Mar 2021Nathan Rarere spoke with our London correspondent Alex Cadier. Audio
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
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Maori Council: give emergency accomodation money to Marae
23 Mar 2021Matthew Tukaki from the Maori Council says instead of spending a million dollars a day on motels - pay marae to provide emergency accomodation. Mr Tukaki made the suggestion on Facebook a few days ago… Read more Audio
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'Aussie bubble toil and trouble'
23 Mar 2021Nathan Rarere discussed the travel bubble with the deputy leader of the National Party, Shane Reti. He began by asking Dr Reti how he thought the government has managed the issue. Audio
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It's coming up to flu season, do we need both vaccines?
23 Mar 2021Have you had a call up for your flu vaccine? The weather has definitely started to change and now is the time of year when we'd usually be expecting to hear about our flu jabs. Our producer Ellie Jay… Read more Audio
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Sikh community opens new sports facility in Sth Auckland
23 Mar 2021The Sikh community in Auckland was out in force over the weekend as they opened a new sports facility in South Auckland. The multi-million dollar sports hub is situated behind the Sikh Temple or… Read more Audio
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The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Millie Silvester
23 Mar 2021This week on TradeMe, one of Wellington's oldest - and tiniest houses, and a number of police boats which are now surplus to requirements. But the score of the week will probably attract fans of real… Read more Audio
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10 million Australians under a weather warning
23 Mar 2021We head to Australia where catastrophic flooding has forced many thousands of people to evacuate their homes ... and the rivers are still rising. Our correspondent Pam Corkery joins us for the latest.
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Monday, 22 March 2021
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NZ Olympic Comm is disappointed by Japan's ban on fans
22 Mar 2021The head of the New Zealand Olympic Committee says that a decision by Japan to ban overseas supporters and fans from July's games due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be a big blow to friends and… Read more Audio
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Covid tracer apps and overseas visitors - Michael Baker
22 Mar 2021Contact tracing apps are used around the world to slow the spread of Covid-19. But what happens when our borders open to Aussies, will they need to download our Covid tracer app to use? And with the… Read more Audio
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Where will the next event be held in America's Cup?
22 Mar 2021It's still far from clear where the next America's Cup regatta will be held - Team New Zealand beat the Italian sydicate Luna Rossa last week 7 races to 3 to retain the Auld Mug . Most of the talk is… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
22 Mar 2021Joining Nathan in the studio this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Glenn likes to pop into the studio at least twice a year and physically bring in some in-season produce. Read more Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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