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Passengers battle airline after severe turbulance
An Australian aviation lawyer is accusing Singapore Airlines of trying to low-ball passengers who were injured in severe turbulence on a flight earlier this year. First Up producer Matthew Hutching… Audio
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First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 17 September
Audio 17 Sep 2024On today's First Up pod: the first FamilyBoost payments will be made in a couple of weeks - Nicola Willis explains how that works, and more; we have the latest from Florida after another attempt on… Audio
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How hard are NCEA exams in 2024? First Up found out
First Up's Matthew Hutching turned up to school for the first time in 20 years to sit a mock exam - how'd he go?? Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
Gore is synonymous with country music, but that was news to TradeMe's Tiana Barns.. she talked with First Up producer Matthew Hutching. Audio
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Plasma saves lives - vital part of blood donations
The Blood Service is calling for plasma donors, producer Matthew Hutching talked with donor Lisa Fe'ao Tansley about her reasons for donating. Audio
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New mothers with surprise tax bills struggling to cover costs
More Kiwis are being surprised by huge tax bills - and mothers are being hit the hardest - Matthew Hutching reports Audio
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Wairoa's landfill running out of space as cleanup continues
Wairoa's landfill is running out of room - adding to the stress from the latest floods - Matthew Hutching has this report. Audio
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Wairoa man with flooded home frustrated river bar not opened
Wairoa man Steve Kelly's house has been flooded twice in the past 18 months - he says the management of the Wairoa river needs to be improved Audio
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Salaried workers caught out at the end of the tax year
Audio 24 Jun 2024Have you been caught out by a tax bill from Inland Revenue? Many Kiwis on salaries at the end of this financial year have tax to pay, with some owing thousands of dollars. Employees on parental leave… Audio
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Surprise IRD tax bills biting Kiwis at end of financial year
Some taxpayers have been hit with a surprise bill from the IRD, and it seems parental leave is the common denominator. Matthew Hutching has the story. Audio
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First Up - The Podcast, Monday 24 July
On today's First Up pod: Mitch McCann has the news on President Biden's campaign out of New York; Russia targets Ukraine's power infrastructure in heavy drone and missile attacks - Anita… Audio
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Auckland city centre residents welcome overnight parking fees
Auckland city centre residents group spokesman Adam Parkinson says a turnover of cars is good for local business Audio
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World's oldest known parkrunner turns 100
Now to Northland, where the world's oldest-known "parkrunner" has recently celebrated his 100th birthday and his 175th ParkRun.
Whangārei man Colin Thorne turned 100 years old a couple of weeks ago.
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100-year-old Northland runner's secret to a long life
Now to Northland, where the world's oldest-known "parkrunner" has recently celebrated his one hundredth birthday and his 175th ParkRun. Whangarei man Colin Thorne turned 100 years old a couple of… Audio
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Woolworths asks shoppers to show care after staff abuse
The holiday season's almost upon us, and Woolworths New Zealand is launching a campaign today, asking shoppers to show some care at the supermarket. Staff are continuing to report high levels of… Audio
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The challenge of vetting political candidates in New Zealand
With less than a month to go until New Zealand goes to the polls, the selection of party candidates and the quality of background checks is once again in the spotlight. It comes after a number of… Audio
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The Caker closes iconic Karangahape Road bakery
It's the end of an era of deliciousness in Auckland. Much-loved bakery - The Caker - has closed its flagship store on Karangahape Road. Founder Jordan Rondell started making her incredible iced… Audio
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Japan's 'Ninja Bear' killed, eaten by locals
To Japan now, where some tourism organisations have reportedly been harassed by China over the country's release of treated water into the Pacific Ocean from Fukushima. And in other news - a bear -… Audio
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Saturated earth keeps burials from happening in Tai Rawhiti
Time now to hear what's been happening on the East Coast in Tai Rawhiti... Funeral burials have been on hold there for most of the year, as the ground is saturated from the constant rain. Meanwhile… Audio
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Auckland Transport to close crossings
Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link.
But it's upset several… Audio
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Auckland Transport closing pedestrian rail crossings, but is that making it safer?
Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link. But that's upset the… Audio
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Japan trials 'morning after' contraceptive pills over the counter
Audio 4 Jul 2023Time now to head to Japan where the country is set to finally allow the 'morning after' contraceptive pill to be obtained over the counter at pharmacies. And in another big step, the head of the… Audio
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Truss quits, but chaos for Conservatives not quite over
The UK is looking for its third Prime Minister in four months, after Liz Truss bowed to pressure and quit overnight.
She's only been in the top job for 44 days - and is now the shortest-serving Prime… Audio
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Shining new Ngā Hau Māngere bridge opens to public
Get your wheels, your shoes, your fishing rod and reel – the old Māngere Bridge has been replaced and is opening to the public.
For more than 100 years the communities of Onehunga and Māngere Bridge… Video, Audio
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RNZ journalists shine at New Zealand Radio Awards
RNZ has been recognised at the New Zealand Radio Awards for its storytelling and journalism.