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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, 27 August 2019
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Biz Byte - interest rates are low, good time to spend?
27 Aug 2019Interest rates are low. Is this a good time to spend? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier, with the answer. Audio
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A national strategy won't reduce Maori suicide rates
27 Aug 2019A national strategy isn't the solution to reducing the number of Maori taking their own lives. That's the opinion of Tuta Ngarimu, who's the manager of the Nati for Life trust suicide support group in… Read more Audio
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Women's drug treatment programme at Arohata a huge success
A group of female prisoners say they've turned their lives around after overcoming their addictions through a drug treatment programme at Arohata Prison. The programme at the female-only prison in… Read more Video, Audio
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Kayaker Lisa Carrington looking forward to Tokyo Olympics
27 Aug 2019Kayak world champ Lisa Carrington is looking forward to next year's Tokyo Olympics after a double gold medal weekend in Hungary. She took out the k1-200, marking her seventh year undefeated in that… Read more Audio
Monday, 26 August 2019
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Data breach could have lasting impacts
26 Aug 2019The exposing of sensitive data of hundreds of young people by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage could have a lasting impact on those affected. The data included details of their passports, birth… Read more Audio
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Biz Byte - market reaction to trade war between China and US
26 Aug 2019What's been the market reaction to the escalating trade war between the United States and China? Our business reporter, Nona Pelletier, has this report. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Ian Reisima
26 Aug 2019Joining us now for the last time for a while to talk all things winter fruit and vegetables is Ian Reisima from MG Marketing. Audio
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Tensions exposed at G7 summit
26 Aug 2019Tensions have been exposed at the G7 summit in France with leaders divided on global trade concerns, Britain's exit from the EU and how to respond to the raging Amazon fires. The summit is an annual… Read more Audio
Friday, 23 August 2019
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The fart heard around the world: how an Australian musician's fart went viral
23 Aug 2019When an Australian musician recorded his fart on his phone he had no idea it would become an educational talking point for music students all around the world. His 7-tone fart was so unique, he turned… Read more Video, Audio
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Business Byte: What do slowing tourist numbers mean?
23 Aug 2019Both Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport mention slowing tourist numbers in their results.. does that mean the rest of the country is going to take a hit? Here's our business reporter, Kim Savage… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Veggies With Ian Reisima
23 Aug 2019Ian Reisima from MG Marketing tells us whats happening in the world of Fruit and Veggies Audio
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Property specialist says seaside property getting hard to sell
23 Aug 2019A long-time real estate agent in Nelson says it's getting harder to sell property around Tasman Bay, areas of which is at risk from sea level rise. Doug McKee says costs are going up, and people are… Read more Audio
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