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10:20 Tokyo breaks records at the Olympics and with Covid-19

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 are in their final days now, and New Zealand Olympians are either on their way home or facing the final hours of competition their last medal hopes. However amid the joy and the heartbreak of the sport Covid-19 cases in Tokyo continue to surge. Karyn speaks with New Zealand journalist Chris Gilbert who lives in Tokyo.

Commuters in Fukuoka City pass electronic billboards calling for the prevention of the spread of Covid-19.

Commuters in Fukuoka City pass electronic billboards calling for the prevention of the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Yomiuri

10:30 Lately Producer becomes RNZ Pacific News Editor 

Tonight is the last shift for Lately producer and evening newsreader Susana Lei'ataua. Karyn speaks with Susana about her new role as News Editor for RNZ Pacific.

Susana Lei'ataua is RNZ Pacific's new News Editor

Susana Lei'ataua is RNZ Pacific's new News Editor Photo: Andi Crown

10:45 KiwiRules: Carb on Carb

James Stuteley of emo/punk duo Carb on Carb discusses some of his favourite local songs, and a song of the band's.

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