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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, 30 June 2020
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Covid-19 restrictions easing around the UK
30 Jun 2020In the UK, covid-19 restrictions are easing in most, but not all parts of the country as our correspondent Henry Riley reports. Audio
Monday, 29 June 2020
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Govt to strengthen managed isolation system
29 Jun 2020A review of the country's managed isolation system has found it's under extreme stress and unable to respond to increasing demand. In response the government will increase the number of clinical and… Read more Audio
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Life and Death under Pharmac, a year on: Fiona Tolich
29 Jun 2020This week, we continue checking in with those who shared their experiences trying to get New Zealand's drug buying agency Pharmac to fund life saving and extending as part of a series last year… Read more Audio
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Dan Hooker loses Las Vegas UFC fight in tight decision
29 Jun 2020New Zealand MMA fighter Dan Hooker fell to a tight decision loss to Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas in the US yesterday. The Aucklander had hoped to advance from fifth position into the top contender spot… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
29 Jun 2020Joining us now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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Devilskin amped for major tour of NZ starting in August
29 Jun 2020Heavy rock band Devilskin has been one of the first big name artists in New Zealand to announce a tour. The band were due to go on a European tour supporting their new album RED but then Covid-19… Read more Audio
Friday, 26 June 2020
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New Zealand wins bid to host 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
26 Jun 2020New Zealand will host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside Australia - with the opening game set to be played at Auckland's Eden Park. The joint bid was deemed the favourite leading up to the… Read more Audio
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Football Ferns goalkeeper excited about NZ's winning FIFA bid
26 Jun 2020Goalkeeper Erin Nayler and the Footbal Ferns team spent an anxious night awaiting the announcement from FIFA on New Zealand's bid to host the Women's World Cup. Audio
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'Lifechanging' - the difference Pharmac funding can make
Lifechanging. That's how a father describes the difference Pharmac funding a drug for his son with Cystic Fibrosis has been. We first spoke to Eddie Porter as part of our Pharmac series last year -… Read more Audio
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NZ On Air 'calls for industry vetting after convicted paedophile worked on children's show What Now
26 Jun 2020New Zealand on Air is calling for an industry standard to vet staff who work around children on TV shows - after it was revealed children's show What Now employed a convicted sex offender. It was… Read more Audio
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Sport with Nathan Rarere
26 Jun 2020Sport is back in full swing.. well almost full swing, another weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa Super Rugby, Netball and Rugby league, but this morning it's all about the Women's Football World Cup… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Veg Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining us now from the fruit and vegetable markets is our Minister of all things fresh, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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