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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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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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Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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Biz Bytes - what is responsible investment?
24 Sep 2019What is responsible investment and why is it becoming more popular? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio
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Survey shines a light on trans and non-binary New Zealanders
24 Sep 2019The first comprehensive report on the health and well-being of trans and non-binary New Zealanders was revealed at a community event in Auckland last night. The statistics are sobering; the research… Read more Audio
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Travel agent Thomas Cook folds leaving thousands stranded
24 Sep 2019To the UK now where hundreds of thousands of British tourists are having to be flown home by the Government after the country's oldest travel agent Thomas Cook folded yesterday, Joining us now from… Read more Audio
Monday, 23 September 2019
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Rugby dream over for Ritchies bus crash victim who lost leg
A young man who lost his leg in the 2016 Ritchies bus crash says he can't watch the Rugby World Cup because it reminds him of the dream he can no longer fulfill: to play for his homeland, Tonga. Read more Audio
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Tech commentator shocked at Spark Sport's patchy rugby coverage
23 Sep 2019A technology commentator was shocked at the quality of Spark Sport's rugby coverage which interrupted Saturday night's stream of the game between the All Blacks and the Springboks. The feed was… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - what is a congestion charge and why do we need it?
23 Sep 2019What is a congestion charge and why would we need one? Here with the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
23 Sep 2019It's time for our Monday fruit and vege market update with our good mate Glenn Forsyth - our Minister of Fruit and Vege. Audio
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NZ artist's installation projected onto UN building in New York
23 Sep 2019The United Nations climate summit starts today, leaders will gather to talk about what can be done to address climate change and keep nations to the Paris agreement. New Zealand artist Joseph Michael… Read more Audio
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Amnesty report says Hong Kong protestors face assaults
23 Sep 2019To Hong Kong, where protestors have descrated flag and vandalised a shopping centre on the 16th straight weekend of anti-government protests. The unrest has become the biggest challenge to China's… Read more Audio
Friday, 20 September 2019
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SPCA: don't shop at High St pet stores
20 Sep 2019The SPCA is urging people not to shop at high street pet shops after the franchise 'Petstop' was fined 10-thousand dollars for failing to properly care for a kitten, a water dragon and two geckos… Read more Audio
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Alzheimer's and dementia stigma the biggest challenge
20 Sep 2019One of the biggest challenges facing people living with Alzheimer's and dementia is how their condition is viewed by others. So, to mark World Alzheimers Awareness Month this September, First Up is… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - slowing economies, low interest rates, what to do?
20 Sep 2019New Zealand's economy is slowing and the world's most powerful central bank is cutting interest rates - is now the time to batten down the hatches? Business reporter Kim Savage has the answer. Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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