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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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Wednesday, 13 November 2019
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Three deaths after pharmac switches epilepsy medication
'I'm afraid more people will die' That's the concerns of a mother campaigning against Pharmac's epilepsy drug switch - after three deaths that may be linked were reported to the Centre for Adverse… Read more Audio
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Car Importers worried about extra cost to ship to Northland if Port goes ahead
Car importers say cars could cost hundreds of dollars more if they're brought into the country via Northland instead of Auckland. The government is considering a report that's recommended moving Ports… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - OCR expected to hit all time low
13 Nov 2019The Official Cash Rate will be announced this afternoon by the Reserve bank, it's expected to be one of the toughest official cash rate calls in years.
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Immigrant community leaders offer to teach Shane Jones about arranged marriages
13 Nov 2019South East Asian community leaders are offering to teach Shane Jones about arranged marriages. The New Zealand First MP is out of favour for telling those unhappy with immigration's clampdown on… Read more Audio
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Identifying Myrtle Rust is like finding a needle in a haystack
13 Nov 2019Trying to identify plants infected with Myrtle rust can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But researchers at the crown institute, Scion, think they have found a tool which will help… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
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Camping out in Whitianga to witness Mercury in transit
12 Nov 2019Just after sunrise this morning an astronomical event is taking place that has extra significance this year. The transit of the planet Mercury moving across the sun happens around 13 times every… Read more Audio
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Catastrophic fires are still burning through NSW
12 Nov 2019Catastrophic fires are still burning through New South Wales and Queensland with firefighters battling more than 60 fires. Paul Williams is from Lake Cooroibah, on the Sunshine Coast and told the ABC… Read more Audio
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Witness gives emotional and explicit evidence in Grace Millaine trial
12 Nov 2019A witness in the Grace Millane trial has cried as she realised she would need to give more evidence today. A 27-year-old man is accused of murdering Ms Millane during a tinder date almost a year ago… Read more Audio
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RNZ Business News focus for 12 November
12 Nov 2019What is the business team is focusing on today? Gyles Beckford joined us live on the show to let us know. Audio
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The Wonderful world of TradeMe auctions with Millie Silvester
12 Nov 2019Let's take a look at what's up on TradeMe this week as Christmas rapidly approaches. Bay of Plenty's famous yellow fire-engine-with-a-face, Bernie, is up for sale for at least ten thousand dollars… Read more Audio
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No candidates to stand, but a new focus for Nigel Farage's Brexit Party
12 Nov 2019In the UK, Nigel Farasszhge has announced that his Brexit Party won't stand candidates in the 317 seats won by Conservative MPs in the 2017 election. Mr Farage explained his position to supporters a… Read more Audio
Monday, 11 November 2019
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Scottish idea for pet safety on Guy Fawkes night takes off
11 Nov 2019A petition to ban the sale of fireworks to the public has gathered almost 25,000 signatures with organisers wanting Guy Fawke's celebrations restricted to public displays organised by Councils. In… Read more Audio
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