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First Up for Monday 22 August 2022
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Nelson MP on region's rain damage
5:53 AM.The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Nelson last night and will today survey the damage caused by the region's devastating floods. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated due to flooding and… Read more Audio
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Wrongfully conficted Alan Hall files compensation claim
5:46 AM.A man labelled a murderer for 36 years who wrongfully spent 19 years behind bars has filed a claim for compensation, which if accepted could see the largest such payout in New Zealand history. Alan… Read more Audio
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Staff shortages shuts down elder care facility in Upper Hutt
5:38 AM.A rest home that has been in operation for 89 years is shutting down due to staff shortages. In four months, St Joseph's Home of Compassion elder care facility in Upper Hutt will close its doors for… Read more Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
5:25 AM.As we do most Mondays - it's time to head to where the produce is at it's most fresh - and that's to the markets with our Minister of both fruit AND veggies - Glenn Forsyth. Audio
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4RBBY the godwit's interesting, unusual travel patterns
5:15 AM.Now, to the story of an adventurous little bird who always come home, but only after taking a few unexpected detours. Young 4RBBY is a godwit and usually you'd find them flying back from Alaska at… Read more Audio
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US: Kobe Bryant's wife suing photo sharers of husband's crash
5:06 AM.We begin this morning in the United States of America, where in California they're ripping up their lawns for climate change - but first basketball legend Kobi Bryant's wife is in court.. Joining Nick… Read more Audio