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First Up for Friday 23 August 2019
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The fart heard around the world: how an Australian musician's fart went viral
5:51 AM.When an Australian musician recorded his fart on his phone he had no idea it would become an educational talking point for music students all around the world. His 7-tone fart was so unique, he turned… Read more Video, Audio
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Business Byte: What do slowing tourist numbers mean?
5:35 AM.Both Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport mention slowing tourist numbers in their results.. does that mean the rest of the country is going to take a hit? Here's our business reporter, Kim Savage… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Veggies With Ian Reisima
5:24 AM.Ian Reisima from MG Marketing tells us whats happening in the world of Fruit and Veggies Audio
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Property specialist says seaside property getting hard to sell
5:20 AM.A long-time real estate agent in Nelson says it's getting harder to sell property around Tasman Bay, areas of which is at risk from sea level rise. Doug McKee says costs are going up, and people are… Read more Audio
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Could no-cow dairy be a risk for New Zealand?
5:10 AM.A New Zealand dairy start-up based in San Francisco is making mozzarella that looks and tastes like the real thing, but it's made without the need for cows. Matt Gibson's company New Culture is at the… Read more Audio