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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, 3 October 2019
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RWC: Match between Fiji and Georgia decides Pool D 3rd place
3 Oct 2019A clash tonight in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup between Georgia and Fiji will likely decide third place in the group providing Wales and Australia avoid any dramatic upsets. But anything can happen… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
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Ardie Savea will wear goggles during RWC match vs Canada
2 Oct 2019World Rugby hope Ardie Savea wearing goggles during tonight's game will inspire children with vision impairment to take up the sport. Savea has reduced eyesight in his left eye, so has decided to play… Read more Audio
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Hawke's Bay hosts first Special Needs Taekwon-Do competition
2 Oct 2019The first ever international competition for Taekwon-Do athletes with special needs will be held in Hawke's Bay this weekend. Competitors from 10 countries will take part in the Napier event on… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - businesses and low interest rates
2 Oct 2019Interest rates are at historically low levels, making borrowing cheaper, so why aren't businesses keen to make the most of it and invest? Business reporter Kim Savage with the answer. Audio
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SuperGold cardholders get new app and more discounts
2 Oct 2019Many SuperGold cardholders say they're tech-savvy enough to use a new smartphone app and an upgraded website. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin have announced… Read more Audio
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TJ Perenara, the All Blacks haka kaea on being a haka student
2 Oct 2019The Barrett brothers will be making history tonight when the All Blacks face Canada in their second Rugby World Cup pool game tonight. Beauden, Scott and Jordie will be the first trio of siblings to… Read more Audio
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Hong Kong protests turn violent with a student shot in chest
2 Oct 2019To Hong Kong now, where violent street battles are rocking the city in one of the most bloody days of demonstrations yet. Police fired live ammunition for the first time directly at a protester… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
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Nanogirl's social media plea sees return of stolen items
1 Oct 2019Robbers have returned some of the items they stole from Nanogirl's office after a social media plea. Dr Michelle Dickinson shared footage of the break-in at her Ponsonby office over the weekend -… Read more Audio
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Vinnie Wylie analyses Manu Samoa loss to Scotland at RWC
1 Oct 2019To the latest match of the Rugby World Cup tournament which ended just a few hours ago - Scotland beat Samoa with an impressive victory of 34 nil, scoring a crucial bonus point to stay in the quarter… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - why do companies have to bid for content rights?
1 Oct 2019Why do companies have to bid for content rights? Here's business reporter Madison Reidy with an answer. Audio
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Samoan cousins face off in RWC, Samoa vs Scotland
For two Samoan cousins, the game of rugby has taken them from intense childhood backyard matches to playing professional rugby all around the world. Pele Cowley, Samoa's reserve halfback and… Read more Audio
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Questions raised about how cruise ships manage waste
1 Oct 2019A Kiwi who went on a cruise in Canada has raised questions about how these huge ships get rid of their rubbish. Russell Wells is a Wellington based mechanical tradesman who used to work on diesel… Read more Audio
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