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First Up for Thursday 12 September 2019

  • Previous Episode: Wednesday, 11 September 2019
  • Next Episode: Friday, 13 September 2019
  • Extreme heat could impact how we play sport

    sport climate
    Firebirds captain Hamish Marshall lifts the trophy.

    5:53 AM.Most of us know the impact climate change is having on our planet - but what about the way it could impact on the sports we watch and play? Well, a new report launched at the home of cricket, Lords… Read more Audio

  • One bad treatment should not put off acupuncture therapy

    health
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    5:48 AM.Fear, anxiety and a sense that acupuncturists aren't professional practioners. The president of New Zealand's largest acupuncture body is worried that's how people will feel after reading a recent… Read more Audio

  • Biz Byte - how tough is it out there for small businesses

    business
    2018 DEC 22, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Regent st,

    5:35 AM.How tough is it out there for small businesses ? Here's our business reporter, Nona Pelletier with the answer. Audio

  • Life at Ihumatao as the occupation continues

    te ao Maori
    Protest banners at Ihumatao

    5:21 AM.After dominating news headlines for weeks, updates on the situation at Ihumatao have slowed recently as discussions about the future of the land moved away from the frontlines to meeting rooms and… Read more Audio

  • Scottish Court rules UK's suspension of Parliament unlawful

    politics world
    Boris Johnson, pictured on a visit to year six pupils at Pimlico Primary in London on Sept 10.

    5:08 AM.To the UK now where a Scottish Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful. The case will now go to the UK's Supreme Court. Joining us now is our correspondent in London… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Wednesday, 11 September 2019
  • Next Episode: Friday, 13 September 2019
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