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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, 22 May 2019
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Families elated as Pike River mine was re-entered yesterday
22 May 2019There were cheers - and some tears - as the Pike River mine was re-entered yesterday, nearly nine years after disaster struck. 29 men headed out to work on the 19th of November 2010, and didn't return… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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Investigations reveal more abused animals in puppy farms
21 May 2019An animal rescue charity is calling for greater protection of animals after continued investigations have found more abused animals in puppy farms across New Zealand. HUHA which stands for Helping You… Read more Video, Audio
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Would Botany voters support a Christian values party?
21 May 2019All will be revealed today when National MP Alfred Ngaro fronts for caucus. National leader Simon Bridges has revealed Mr Ngaro has been given time to think about setting up a Christian values party… Read more Video, Audio
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Biz Bytes - company earnings in profit affect share prices?
21 May 2019Every morning we answer one of your business questions. Steel and Tube's share price tumbled yesterday because it gave new forecasts ... but it's still forecasting a profit ... why's that. Here's our… Read more Audio
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Wellington man protests climate change inaction at Parliament
21 May 2019A Wellington-based CEO says he'll camp on the grounds of Parliament for as long as it takes until the Government declares a climate change emergency. Ollie Langridge, says he's a normal guy, with no… Read more Video, Audio
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Volunteer Service Abroad in the Pacific
21 May 2019We all know about the importance of volunteering, a way of contributing to society by giving time and skills to help other people. Here on First Up we're going to follow some volunteers who uproot… Read more Audio
Monday, 20 May 2019
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Petition calls for tighter rules on animal breeding
20 May 2019As another case of unethical puppy farming has come to light, a petition with 11,000 signatures is supporting an animal welfare organisation demanding better dog breeding and sale legislation. Read more Audio
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Biz Bytes - foreign currency rates
20 May 2019A listener has asked why the foreign currency rates that we give in the morning are never the same as the rates the banks advertise in their front windows and websites. Here's our business reporter… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
20 May 2019It's our Monday report from the fruit and vege markets with Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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Australians choose continuity over change in weekend election
20 May 2019They were given the choice between change and continuity - and it seems the Aussies weren't ready for an eighth prime minister in 10 years. They chose the continuity of the Liberal-Coalition… Read more Audio
Friday, 17 May 2019
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Who's Up at 5am? Westmere Butchery
17 May 2019One of the regular features of First Up will be hearing from people who are up and about like us in the early hours of the morning. Our producer Ellie Jay joined the team at the Westmere Butchery in… Read more Video, Audio
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Gig Guide - Nivara Lounge, Hamilton
17 May 2019First Up's gig guide for the weekend - Nivara Lounge in Hamilton Audio
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