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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, 9 March 2021
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Shane Reti: sticking to one vaccine protocol good for country
9 Mar 2021We're fortunate to be joined each week by the deputy leaders of both of the country's major political parties. On Thursdays we catch up with Labour's number two, Grant Robertson, and on Tuesdays with… Read more Audio
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Innocent household items that can poison your pets
9 Mar 2021We might think of a lavender filled diffuser as a natural way of winding down, or an automatic fly sprayer as a summer necessity but for our pets, it's a different story. Vets are seeing cases of… Read more Audio
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Domestic passengers less compliant than international: air crew
9 Mar 2021Air New Zealand flight crews are getting more hassles from people being asked to wear masks on domestic flights than they are on international services. That's according to the airline's general… Read more Audio
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Royal commentator on jaw dropping Meghan, Harry interview
9 Mar 2021Meghan Markle made a series of explosive revelations in an interview with Oprah Winfrey yesterday, including that she was suicidal while pregnant with her first child, and when she sought help from… Read more Audio
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The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Logan Mudge
9 Mar 2021This week on TradeMe two vehicles on opposite ends of the spectrum - first, a 2013 AC Cobra - why pay a few million when you can have a grunty late model replica for less than $100,000?? And one for… Read more Audio
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Sailing icon Penny Whiting excited for America's Cup to start
9 Mar 2021America's Cup racing is due to kick off on Wednesday with Team New Zealand taking on the Italian boat Luna Rossa. One of the people who will be on the waters of the Hauraki Gulf is Auckland sailing… Read more Audio
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UK press react to Meghan and Harry interview
9 Mar 2021Nathan Rarere was joined from London by our correspondent Alex Cadier who told us about British reaction to the Oprah interview with the Sussexes. Audio
Monday, 8 March 2021
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Destiny Church leaders blame media for earthquakes, tsunami
8 Mar 2021Destiny Church was forced to hold its service in Queenstown yesterday after its leaders were prevented from using a venue in Invercargill. Speaking to their audience of fewer than 20 people, Brian and… Read more Audio
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Food waste charities better prepared for lockdowns
Auckland food waste charities say that while they are better prepared for lockdowns it's bittersweet taking goods from businesses going to the wall because of Covid-19. When Auckland went into Alert… Read more Audio
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Israel Adesanya fails in UFC fight against Jan Blachovicz
8 Mar 2021Kiwi middleweight Israel Adesanya failed in his audacious attempt to beat a man 15 kilos heavier in yesterday's UFC event in Las Vegas. Adesanya was unsuccessful in his bid to unseat Poland's Jan… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
8 Mar 2021Nathan Rarere finds out how to get the best deals from our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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New Covid-19 case from airline crew member
8 Mar 2021A new case of Covid-19 has been identified in an airline crew member during routine surveillance testing. In a statement last night, the Ministry of Health said the crew member had returned to New… Read more Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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