First Up for Tuesday 22 February 2022
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'Mild' Omicron strain still needs to be taken seriously
5:53 AM.For a country where just a handful of Covid-19 cases once sparked nation-wide lockdowns, the number of daily infections in the current Omicron outbreak can seem more than a little unnerving. There are… Read more Audio
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Govt announces Covid support payment for struggling businesses
5:48 AM.Targeted payments to businesses strugging in the red traffic light, an 'interest-free extension' to 'small business loans', and 'flexibility on tax payment dates' are being offered by the government… Read more Audio
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Day 15 of the Covid convoy protest
5:35 AM.Well it's now 15 days since a convoy of protesters descended on Parliament and set up their tent city. And with police remaining reluctant to use force to disband them, how long they will continue to… Read more Audio
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Local Democracy Report for Tuesday 22 February
5:28 AM.It's Tuesday, so we're having a chat with our Local Democracy reporters! And up early with us today is the fantastic Felix Desmarais of the Rotorua Daily post. Audio
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Double Olympic bonanza for sport fans
5:18 AM.Two Olympic Games in six months - that's something that doesn't happen every year - and for the New Zealand sport fans it's been golden viewing. I talked with Kiwi broadcaster and journalist Ash… Read more Audio
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Alarming numbers dying from Omicron in Japan
5:13 AM.To Japan now where the number of people dying each day from the Omicron outbreak is reaching alarming levels. Earlier I caught up with our correspondent in Tokyo Chris Gilbert who gave me the grim… Read more Audio
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UK set to scrap Covid-19 restrictions
5:07 AM.We begin this morning in the UK, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to set out his plan to scrap all remaining covid-19 restrictions.. With more on that, and the latest on the health of Queen… Read more Audio
