First Up for Wednesday 22 July 2020
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Auckland 2777kg chocolate lamington breaks record
5:53 AM.We've beaten the Aussies, taking the title for the world's largest lamington. To celebrate World Lamington Day yesterday a chocolate lamington weighing nearly 2800 kilogram - equivalent to almost… Read more Audio
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Former Green MP Holly Walker: life as politician under pressure
5:47 AM.The culture of parliament is once again under the spotlight following the resignation of National Party MP Andrew Falloon yesterday morning. Mr Falloon left parliament after it had emerged he sent… Read more Audio
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Lawyer calls for urgent review of Covid-19 prosecutions
5:43 AM.A defence lawyer is calling for Covid-19 prosecutions to be urgently reviewed in light of a significant backlog in the District Court. The police laid close to 1000 charges over restriction breaches… Read more Audio
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Tree Council survey shows tree canopy dwindling in Auckland
5:36 AM.A high-tech environmental survey in Auckland has revealed the urban tree canopy is dwindling. The Tree Council survey used LiDAR - laser technology that can produce a three-dimensional image of… Read more Audio
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Winter sport athletes return to snowy elite training facilities
5:32 AM.It's not just the casual skiers that have enjoyed the snow on our mountains in recent weeks, New Zealand's top winter sport athletes have returned to their elite training facilities. A big inflatable… Read more Audio
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NZ Made: Michael Fox of Objet D'Fox
5:23 AM.Every week we have a look unique New Zealand businesses. This week we've been talking to Michael Fox of Objets de Fox. Based in Christchurch city Michael makes jewellery, artwork and products from… Read more Audio
