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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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Friday, 15 November 2019
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Measles outbreak likely to continue into the new year
15 Nov 2019Meanwhile the Auckland public health authority expects people to still be getting measles into the new year, as it warns people the virus is continuing to spread. And it's warning we'll have further… Read more Audio
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Small Pacific states brace for measles spread
15 Nov 2019Measles is wreaking havoc across the Pacific, with Samoa, American Samoa, Fiji and Tonga confirmed to have the disease. Since an outbreak was declared in New Zealand, it's spread across the region… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
15 Nov 2019It's been a wet around the country this weekend, what does that mean for the production of fruit and veges? Glenn Forsyth will know.. Audio
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Shamed former cop stands by his actions
15 Nov 2019The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found former officer Hurimoana Dennis unlawfully detained a teenager in 2015 and abused his power while he was in the force. In 2015, Mr Dennis was charged… Read more Audio
Thursday, 14 November 2019
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David Seymours 'End of Life' Choice bill passes through parliament
It's now up to the public to decide if voluntary euthanasia becomes legal in New Zealand. Last night the End of Life Choice bill passed its third reading 69 to 51. A change a few weeks ago means the… Read more Audio
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Today we meet Opotiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer
14 Nov 2019We are finding out the stories behind the people who are leading our district communities all around the country. We're speaking to different mayors every week and this morning we have Opotiki's Mayor… Read more Audio
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Millane trial: Jury hears about accused movements
14 Nov 2019The Crown are expected to wrap up their case against the man accused of murdering Grace Millane today. Yesterday the public gallery was standing room only. as the jury watched CCTV of the accused… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte: OCR steady at 1.0 percent
14 Nov 2019The official cash rate (OCR) was kept steady at 1.0 percent, as the monetary policy committee, which now sets the cash rate, decided that there was no major change in the outlook since the surprise… Read more Audio
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Euthanasia bill: Campaigner Shirley Seales thrilled with result
The public will now decide whether terminally ill adults will be given the right to end their lives. MPs last night voted by 69 to 51 in favour of the End of Life Choice Bill, promoted by the Act MP… Read more Audio
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Will Scott Robertson be the new All Blacks Coach?
14 Nov 2019One of the leading contenders for the All Blacks head coach role could cause a shake-up for Super Rugby coaching even before the new season kicks off. The Super Rugby sides have officially announced… Read more Audio
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Mana Whenua carry loved ones across structurally unsafe Patangata Bridge
14 Nov 2019The repair of the only bridge offering vehicle access to three Urupa near Wairoa hangs in the balance after the district council deemed it structurally unsafe. Patangata Bridge was closed to cars in… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump impeachment hearing starts - Nick Harper
In the US, the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump began. It's the first public impeachment hearings in 20 years and only the third in the history of the… Read more Audio
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