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First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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An early morning news and current affairs conversation hosted by Nathan Rarere featuring the people behind key issues and quirky human interest stories from New Zealand and overseas.
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Thursday, 3 October 2024
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Hezbollah clash with IDF as soldiers invade Lebanon
3 Oct 2024The Middle-East is braced for Israel's response to yesterday's missile attack by Iran - Alex Baird has the latest from the region. Audio
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Labour's concerns over new charter school legislation
It's Jan Tinetti's turn to front for the Labour party this week - she talked with Nathan Rarere about charter schools. Audio
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Kiwi pies taking off in New Mexico, USA
Kiwi Alyson Hyder has been in New Mexico for 20 years before adding pies to the menu during the covid-19 pandemic. Nathan Rarere asked Aly how it happened Audio
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Hamilton Gardens fee upsetting nearby neighbours
3 Oct 2024Natalie Akoorie is RNZ's eyes and ears in the Waikato, she told Nathan about the latest changes at Hamilton Gardens. Audio
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US: VP debate civil, hurricane Helene death toll 180
3 Oct 2024The Vice-Presidential candidates faced off in a televised debate yesterday - Bevan Hurley had a front row seat in his lounge. Audio
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Reaction to Israel/Iran conflict from South Asia
3 Oct 2024Pakistan shares a substantial border with Iran, our correspondent Anas Mallick has been in Iran recently and told Nathan Rarere of his experiences there. Audio
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
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School holiday amusements drain parents' wallets
2 Oct 2024It's an expensive time to be a parent - school holidays are here, Mahvash Ikram asked how parents are coping. Audio
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Iran begins missile attack on Israel
2 Oct 2024It's kicking off in the wider Middle-East as Iran launches missile strikes deep in to Israel - Alex Baird has this report. Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
2 Oct 2024This week on TradeMe - alongside a French delivery van and a Wellington coastal house is a unicorn. Audio
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Massey University had no plan B when online exams failed
2 Oct 2024The findings of a review into the technology outage that affected Massey University students trying to sit online exams earlier this year has been released - reporter Jimmy Ellingham has the story Audio
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NSW police want pro-Palestinian protests cancelled
2 Oct 2024Police in New South Wales move against pro-Palestinian protests - Pam Corkery has the latest from Australia Audio
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
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Air NZ cancels flights Wellington to Invercargill
1 Oct 2024Air New Zealand has flagged the end of services from Invercargill and Wellington disappointing many travellers in Southland - Invercargill Airport CEO Stuart Harris talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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