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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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Wednesday, 27 March 2024
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UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
27 Mar 2024To the hot-spot that is the Middle East, joining First Up from Doha is Alex Baird. Audio
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Julian Assange handed lifeline by London courts
27 Mar 2024To Australia now, the head of our Brisbane bureau is Pam Corkery. Audio
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US: container ship collapses bridge in Baltimore, Maryland
27 Mar 2024Let's begin this morning in the USA, for the latest on that incredble bridge collapse in Baltimore, we're joined from New York by our correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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Govt taking into account new information on long covid
Time now for our weekly chat with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nathan Rarere asked her what the government has to offer for those who may have long covid. Audio
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New study highlights long term effects of "long covid"
A new study is out today, with significant findings on the effects that Long Covid is having on people. Epidemiologist at the University of Otago Michael Baker has been part of the study and he spoke… Read more Audio
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VW Nationals - vehicles of all vintage gather in Kaikoura
26 Mar 2024This weekend, VWs of all shapes and sizes are gathering in Kaikoura for the annual Volkswagen Nationals. Kirsty Hopewell is one of the organisers, Nathan Rarere asked her what it is about VWs that… Read more Audio
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New coach helping Eliza McCartney reach pole vaulting goals
26 Mar 2024Pole vault star Eliza McCartney feels better than she has for years and she's crediting her new coach for playing a part in that. The Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist has battled a list of injuries… Read more Audio
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Polyfest a blast for South Ak comnmunity
26 Mar 2024Nathan Rarere spoke with our South Auckland local democracy reporter Torika Tokalau about her experience at Polyfest. Audio
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Argentina marks anniversary of 1976 military coup
26 Mar 2024Let's head to South America - Kate Pereyra-Garcia is in Argentina. Audio
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US and Japan to overhaul their security agreement
26 Mar 2024Nathan Rarere speaks with our correspondent in Japan Chris Gilbert. Audio
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UK: PM says ability to fend off IT cyber attacks "very strong"
26 Mar 2024We begin this morning in the UK where the ever reliable Henry Riley is standing by... Audio
Monday, 25 March 2024
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Gisborne mayor on 2 deaths at huge brawl at 21st party
25 Mar 2024Two men are dead and three are critically injured after a huge brawl in Gisborne on Saturday night About 100 people were involved in a massive fight on Lytton Road in Elgin. Police have launched a… Read more Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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