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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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Friday, 24 May 2019
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Adeaze thrilled to win Best Pacific Gospel Artist at 2019 PMA's
24 May 2019Auckland duo Vi'i and Nainz Tupa'i also known as Adeaze have won Best Pacific Gospel Artist at last night's Pacific Music Awards for their latest album A Mother's Love, released as a tribute to their… Read more Audio
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First Up listener says electric car has changed her life
24 May 2019Yesterday we talked about rising fuel prices all over the country and we received feedback from lots of people who talked about what they're having to pay for fuel - and found out some people are… Read more Audio
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Shelved immigration scheme reuniting families needs review
24 May 2019Immigrants fighting for their parents to join them under a shelved visa scheme say some of them have died while waiting to be reunited with their families. The parent category was put on hold pending… Read more Audio
Thursday, 23 May 2019
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How to recognise if you're being bullied
23 May 2019The fallout from the report into bullying and harassment in parliament continues. Yesterday a Parliamentary Service staffer was stood down following allegations of assault from some years ago. Indira… Read more Audio
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Family pinning hope on DHB Commissioner on changing DHB's plan
23 May 2019The family of a man who took his own life while under the care of the Waikato District Health Board hopes the new Commissioner of the board will stop the DHB reopening an inquest into the death… Read more Audio
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Tips for getting the best deals at the petrol pump
23 May 2019Geopolitical instability is pushing up gas prices all around the world, but in New Zealand, motorists in our biggest city are being charged a lot less than many other parts of the country – even… Read more Audio
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Biz Bytes - stock buy backs
23 May 2019Today's question is: Why do companies listed on the stock exchange buy back their own shares? Here's our business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
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Weekly Economics - houses prices and the OCR cut
23 May 2019For our mid week report on the economy, Indira speaks to ANZ strategist Sandeep Parekh. Audio
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Netball World Cup squad announced in Invercargill today
23 May 2019The 12 players to represent New Zealand at July's Netball World Cup will be unveiled later this afternoon with many wondering who coach Noeline Taurua will select after an average domestic season this… Read more Audio
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Calls for PM to resign over new Brexit deal
23 May 2019British Prime Minister Theresa May is once again calling for compromise between her Conservative lead Government and the Labour opposition over Brexit in a last gasp attempt to have her plan passed… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
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Hamilton's Meyer Gouda Cheese win 2 top prizes at Cheese Awards
22 May 2019A cheese-making family from Hamilton have walked away with two of the top prizes at the NZ Champion of Cheese Awards. Meyer Gouda Cheese won the Countdown Champion of Champions award for best… Read more Audio
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We tour Christchurch Hospital's new Acute Services building
22 May 2019Media were welcomed into Christchurch Hospital's new Acute Services Building yesterday, for a first glimpse inside the country's largest and most expensive hospital project to date. Construction has… Read more Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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