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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, 15 October 2020
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Those with dementia encouraged to vote without judgement
15 Oct 2020If you're 18 years of age or older, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and you've lived in the country for one year or more then you can vote in Saturday's General Election. There's no test… Read more Audio
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Sex scandal takes over headlines from rise in NSW Covid cases
15 Oct 2020We begin in Australia with our correspondent, former MP and broadcaster Pam Corkery - talking about a sex scandal of sorts with the NSW premier while cases of Covid rise in the state. Audio
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
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NZ Made: Kevin Barratt's Famine of Beauty
14 Oct 2020Each week we have a look at a unique New Zealand business and this week we are very "on-trend" for the election. Kevin Barrett is a fulltime primary healthcare nurse and also the founder of 'Famine of… Read more Audio
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HUHA launching petition to stop dog sales online, pet shops
14 Oct 2020Indira Stewart discusses the issue further with Carolyn Press-McKenzie, who's the co-founder of the animal charity HUHA "helping you help animals". Audio
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Puppies "broken and terrified" at puppy mill in Dargaville
14 Oct 2020Police are investigating an incident in Northland where a property was entered by animal rescue workers following ongoing concerns over the welfare of more than 90 dogs. The group filmed themselves… Read more Audio
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Prof Michael Baker: WHO Covid-19 advice not helpful to NZ
14 Oct 2020A leading epidemiologist says the World Health Organisation's Covid-19 advice has not been helpful to countries like New Zealand. Professor Michael Baker's comments follow the WHO's special envoy on… Read more Audio
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Nurse on working in managed isolation facilities in Auckland
14 Oct 2020Since March people entering New Zealand have been required to complete a 14 day isolation in one of the now 32 dedicated managed isolation facilities across the country. They're being run by an army… Read more Audio
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Auckland in economic recovery despite big job losses
14 Oct 2020Going by the numbers, Auckland is in economic recovery - coming back from the brink after losing over four-thousand jobs during the recent regional lockdown. Auckland Council number-crunchers have… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
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80 year old on why he's voting Yes in cannabis referendum
13 Oct 2020Roderick Aldridge has never used cannabis in his life, but the 80-year-old Hamilton man will be voting to legalise the drug in the upcoming referendum. He's even been delivering New Zealand Drug… Read more Audio
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Poisoning the Pacific:Jon Mitchell on US military contamination
13 Oct 2020Since the Second World War US military operations have been contaminating the Pacific with toxic substances, including chemical weapons and radioactive material. It's estimated that hundreds of… Read more Audio
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AK water blasting businesses pleased with easing restrictions
13 Oct 2020Auckland water blasting businesses are sighing with relief, now that the region's water restrictions have been eased for commercial users. But the region's water woes are far from over. The area's… Read more Audio
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Bees getting busy, new hives formed during swarm season
13 Oct 2020After their own winter lockdown of sorts New Zealand's bees are getting busy again. The blooming flowers and warmer weather mark the start of swarm season, when bees form new hives because their old… Read more Audio
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