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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, 17 October 2019
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14 year-old's squid pic wins Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
17 Oct 2019A teenager from Auckland's North Shore has been awarded the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his night-time image of a bigfin reef squid. The annual awards are organised by London's Natural… Read more Audio
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The lifestyle of a Lotto winner
17 Oct 2019A woman who won a share of a $30 million Lotto powerball jackpot says the win has changed her life. Tina who lives in Taupo was one of 10 women in a syndicate who struck it lucky back in September… Read more Audio
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BIZBYTES - What's the difference between tradeable and non-tradeable inflation?
17 Oct 2019Every morning we answer one of your questions. What's the difference between tradeable and non-tradeable inflation? Business reporter Kim Savage with the answer. Audio
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The Diamonds strike back against Silver Ferns
17 Oct 2019The Australian Diamonds struck back in the Constellation Cup against the Silver Ferns in Auckland last night. They beat New Zealand 48-42 to square the series one-all, with two games left as the… Read more Audio
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Car thief crashes onto train plaftorm fleeing police
17 Oct 2019A passerby has described the aftermath of a dramatic police chase yesterday afternoon that ended with a car crashing onto a platform at a South Auckland train station and the driver being tasered. The… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
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Battle for the world's steepest street headed to court - kind of
The battle for the world's steepest street is headed to court - kind of. Ffordd Pen Llech in the Welsh resort of Harlech dethroned Dunedin's Baldwin Street as the world's steepest street in July. But… Read more Audio
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New homes and a new hope for Tāmaki state housing evictees
On Budget Day this year, First Up visited Tāmaki College in Auckland to find out what the students there wanted to see in the government's budget - but while we were there, several of the students… Read more Video, Audio
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Diamonds confident depite opening game loss to Silver Ferns
16 Oct 2019The Silver Ferns win in game one of the Constellation Cup hasn't knocked any confidence out of the Australian Diamonds. New Zealand won the opener in Christchurch on Sunday to back up their World Cup… Read more Audio
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BIZBYTES - What does 'seasonally adjusted' mean?
16 Oct 2019This morning's business question is about the term 'seasonally-adjusted' which is often used in the reporting of price and other data movements - So what does it actually mean? Our business reporter… Read more Audio
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Paramedic doctor on the run for charity
16 Oct 2019On Sunday thousands of runners will pound the pavements - as the annual Auckland marathon takes place. And one runner might stand out - because he'll look more like someone working the event. William… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
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Pharmac announce funding of two long-acting contraceptives
15 Oct 2019Pharmac have announced the funding of two long-acting intrauterine contraceptives - but there aren't enough practitioners trained to insert or remove them. That's from Auckland GP Orna McGinn, who… Read more Audio
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Students Association backs tougher rules to ensure better student care in hostels
University students are applauding government moves to bring in tougher rules to ensure they get better care in hostels.. But they also say it's tragic someone had to die to force change. The body of… Read more Audio
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