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First Up for Tuesday 15 June 2021
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Reti: 15 March film should take into account feelings
5:49 AM.The deputy leader of the National Party, Shane Reti, says that artistic license doesn't justify the makers of a film about the March 15 terrorist attacks trampling people's feelings and experiences… Read more Audio
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Rotorua Lakes Council restructures to include 7 Deputy CEO's
5:44 AM.How many deputies does the boss of the Rotorua Lakes Council need? Well it appears one or even two isn't enough. Seven senior staff at the Council can all claim the title... To find out more, Nathan… Read more Audio
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Olympian Dylan Schmidt: bouncing onto the podium in Tokyo
5:35 AM.Love is like a trampoline for New Zealand's only representative at the Olympics in the trampoline - Dylan Schmidt. The 24 year old competed at the Rio Games where he placed 7th and he's definitely… Read more Audio
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Co-founder of Polynesian Panthers says overstayers should stay
5:25 AM.A co-founder of the Polynesian Panthers says the Government should allow overstayers to remain in New Zealand when it formally apologises for the dawn raids later this month. Prime Minister Jacinda… Read more Audio
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The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
5:16 AM.This week on TradeMe's interesting auction list is a fantastically retro 1949 Talbot car - one of the only examples in Australasia - and the opportunity for a coaching session for you and some friends… Read more Audio
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Netflix's #1 show Sweet Tooth, filmed in NZ
5:11 AM.The new Netflix series Sweet Tooth is currently the number one show on the world's largest streaming service in most places around the world. Produced by movie star Robert Downey Jnr and his wife… Read more Audio
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Britons support UK's 4 week lockdown extension
5:06 AM.We begin this morning in the UK where the current lockdown has been postponed as the number of covid-19 cases once again rises - despite a world-leading vaccination roll-out. Joining Nathan Rarere… Read more Audio