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First Up for Monday 29 March 2021
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New Lynn residents fight council's plan to sell reserve
5:50 AM.A group of residents in New Lynn are fighting back against Auckland Council's potential plans to rezone and sell a reserve in their street to raise revenue. 'Plan change 60' was announced by the… Read more Audio
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Cook Is tourist operators confused by travel bubble delay
5:44 AM.The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, has expressed his confidence at establishing a travel bubble with New Zealand by May, but officials here have remained noncommittal. During the… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:26 AM.From the Monday fresh produce markets, Nathan Rarere caught up with a man who is 50% fruit and 50% vegetables, Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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NZ joins international condemnation of Myanmar's military
5:16 AM.New Zealand has joined an international chorus of condemnation of Myanmar's military, after a weekend which saw over 100 peaceful protesters - and innocent bystanders including children - dead… Read more Audio
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Otorohanga District Council loosens rules around pokies
5:14 AM.The Mayor of a North Island council is at odds with his fellow representatives - after a majority of the councillors voted to change the district's gambling policy. The Otorohanga District Council… Read more Audio
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European countries struggle with third wave of Covid-19
5:08 AM.To Europe where we join our correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund in Sweden Audio