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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.
Latest audio
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
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US President: Anthony Albanese a "very fine man"
12 Feb 2025Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump talk on the phone for 40 minutes. Australia correspondent Pam Corkery has the details of what was on the agenda Audio
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Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
12 Feb 2025A business opportunity that comes with a 1969 Kombi. TradeMe's Emma Bacon talks about the latest listings Audio
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Gaza ceasefire holding for now
12 Feb 2025Middle East correspondent Alex Baird has the latest on the Gaza ceasefire after Hamas accusations that Israel is violating the terms Audio
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
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Finance minister Nicola Willis explains new visa scheme
11 Feb 2025Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Nathan about the new visa scheme and who they will bring in Audio
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UK: public health minister resigns over WhatsApp saga
11 Feb 2025WhatsApp messages have landed a UK MP Andrew Gwynne in serious trouble. UK correspondent Henry Riley has the latest. Audio
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North Canterbury hosts several A&P shows over next few weeks
11 Feb 2025North Canterbury's local democracy reporter David Hill tells Nathan about the Waimakariri District Council's low rates rise, the latest on speed limit changes in the region, and the vast array of A&P… Read more Audio
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A NZ made electric motorbike goes bigger for commuters
11 Feb 2025Streetdog is a beautiful cafe racer style motorbike made right here in New Zealand. And it's electric. One of the creators speaks to Nathan about what could be country's most beautiful electric… Read more Audio
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Japan:study shows loneliness maybe linked to heart attacks
11 Feb 2025Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with US President Donald Trump and a new study on lonliness - correspondent Chris Gilbert has the latest from the land of rising sun. Audio
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Cook Islanders ask questions about China deal
11 Feb 2025The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown travels to Beijing to sign China agreement. Audio
Monday, 10 February 2025
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Northland banana growers taking on many varieties
Leonard Powell meets the Northland farmers growing multiple varieties of bananas. Audio
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US president to become first to attend Super Bowl
10 Feb 2025US President continues to push ahead with his mass deportation plan, US correspondent Katherine Firkin has the details. Audio
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What to expect in today's Super Bowl Sunday
Nathan talks to US Sports talk radio host Dan Dibley about Super Bowl Sunday. Audio
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News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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