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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, 28 May 2020
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Former principal of rescued trampers confident of abilities
28 May 2020Rescued trampers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are now recovering from their 18 day ordeal in Kahurangi National Park. They went missing after getting lost in the fog early into their tramp. News… Read more Audio
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Australian correspondent Pam Corkery on fallout from Covid
28 May 2020It's time to check in with our Aussie neighbours.. We're joined by Pam Corkery from Brisbane. Audio
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
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Final chocolate eggs sold for just cents at the Warehouse
The Warehouse has sold the last of its easter chocolate for a few cents each, in just twenty four hours. During the lockdown kiwis were unable to get their usual stash for easter, leaving thousands of… Read more Audio
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NZ Post delays pushes through backlog of millions of parcels
27 May 2020NZ Post say they've still got a backlog of about 50 thousand parcels from Alert Level 3 - which they're trying to clear before the end of this week. However, an online shopping bump over the long… Read more Audio
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NZ Bans Smoking In Cars With Children Inside
27 May 2020Late last night, a bill banning smoking in cars with children inside passed its final reading and will become law. The bill, which Labour's Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa says has been a… Read more Audio
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Retro inspired NZ Made business: Vickies Originals Nelson
27 May 2020Each week we're going to share the story of a NZ business which we've found off the NZ made Facebook page. It's a page that was set up during lockdown and has now gained almost half a million… Read more Video, Audio
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Silver Ferns coach will help out when netball comp returns
27 May 2020Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua could be courtside when netball's ANZ Premiership resumes next month. After being put on hold due to Covid-19, the league is set to restart on the 19th June with… Read more Audio
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Brazilian New Zealander builds social media community Travel NZ
27 May 2020When Brazilian New Zealander Priscila Mills and her husband's travel business was paused by Covid-19, she turned her focus to her adopted country. Until recently they organised tours for Kiwis and… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
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Cinemas continue to struggle due to lack of releases
26 May 2020Meanwhile, movie theatres say the rule change will make no difference to them - and they'll continue to struggle due a lack of new releases. Under level two restrictions there can still only be 100… Read more Audio
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Religious groups welcome 100 person gatherings
26 May 2020Well the fact 100 people can gather together this weeknd is welcome news for religious leaders - many of whom were desperate to move away from virtual services. It means Reverend Frank Ritchie's… Read more Audio
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Mediaworks stuggling financially, 130 staff could lose jobs
26 May 2020130 people will likely lose their jobs at Mediaworks this week - as the company that owns TV station Three and multiple radio stations struggles finacially because of covid. Staff were called to a… Read more Audio
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Auckland iwi seeks extension for submissions on Dome Valley tip
26 May 2020Auckland iwi Ngati Whatua are urging Auckland Council to extend the deadline for submissions on a controversial Dome Valley Landfill proposal. The Auckland Council notified a resource consent… Read more Audio
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