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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, 9 October 2019
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Biz Byte - how will we afford pensions for aging population
9 Oct 2019The amount of money paid out in pensions is going to grow as the population ages - how will New Zealand afford them? Business reporter Kim Savage with the answer. Audio
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Schools still deciding on new donations scheme
9 Oct 2019Only a third of schools so far have signed up to the government's school donations scheme. Schools that sign up receive a hundred and fifty dollars per pupil of government funding, but as part of the… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
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Who's Up at 5am? The Morning People dance party
8 Oct 2019Once a month, 'The Morning People' take over Whammy Bar. Jamie Newman is up at 5:30 preparing for the morning rave which sees over 100 people attend a pre-work dance party, with coffee and kombucha… Read more Audio
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Parent visa changes may see police officer return to UK
8 Oct 2019A Dunedin police officer recruited from the UK ten years ago says he may call it quits because he's so angry about new immigration rules that block him from bringing over his parents. The government's… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - opening up the government accounts
8 Oct 2019It's the government's accounts for the past year - so what can we expect, here's our business reporter Nona Pelletier. Audio
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The Wonderful World of TradeMe auctions with Paul Ford
8 Oct 2019TradeMe is a goldmine for the rare and quirky, for collectors it's the go to site for feeding their obsessions, whether buying or selling. Here's an interesting fact, TradeMe has more member accounts… Read more Audio
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Extinction Rebellion protests cause disruption in London
8 Oct 2019Hundreds of climate change activists have been arrested around the world after taking part in a protest movement called Extinction Rebellion. Demonstrations have taken place in countries including… Read more Audio
Monday, 7 October 2019
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Deary Dairy Me: Auckland 12yo opens smoked butter business
An entrepreneurial 12-year-old from Auckland has set up a smoked butter business - and is taking famers markets by storm. Charlie Pronk - with a little help from his mum Jess - set up Dairy Me earlier… Read more Audio
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Dunedin students shocked after weekend party death
7 Oct 2019Dunedin's student community is in shock, following a death at a party this weekend. A young woman died and two people were seriously injured as dozens of people tried to flee a house on Dundas Street… Read more Audio
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Bizbyte - What is the hidden economy?
7 Oct 2019Every morning we answer one of your questions. Today's question: What is the hidden economy? Here's business reporter Madison Reidy Audio
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Fruit and Vege report with Glenn Forsyth
7 Oct 2019Before you head out to do your grocery shopping this week, our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth is here to join us with all the tips you'll need so you can get the buys for you and your… Read more Audio
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Native Voices: Art opens the Tuia 250 commemorations
7 Oct 2019Tuia 250 ki Turanga kicked off over the weekend in Gisborne - with a range of events acknowledging Pacific voyagers and learning about Aotearoa's whole history. One of those events, separate to Tuia… Read more Audio
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