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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.
Latest audio
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
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Bananaball - the new sport taking America by storm
25 Jun 2025Bananaball is taking America by storm - it's a fun filled version of baseball, Nathan Rarere talked with Andy Cosgrove from the Savannah Bananas. Audio
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News from Australia with Pam Corkery
25 Jun 2025The fate of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patter is almost in the hands of the jury - Pam Corkery has the latest from Australia. Audio
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
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Former AB Jeff Wilson on the latest All Blacks selection
24 Jun 2025All Black legend Jeff Wilson casts his expert eye over the new AB squad Audio
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Willis on active investment plus visa for overseas investment
24 Jun 2025The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Kiwis shouldn't be scared of international investment in infrastructure here. Audio
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US bases in Doha attacked by Iran
24 Jun 2025Doha based correspondent Alex Baird reports on the Irania attack on the US military base only 20 minutes from his house. Audio
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Taranaki grapples with seabed mining
24 Jun 2025LDR's Craig Ashworth reports on the controversial plan to mine the seabead off Taranaki Audio
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UK: govts of UK, US tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place
24 Jun 2025UK correspondent Henry Riley has news of a warning to citizens in Doha of imminent attacks from Iran Audio
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Japan cancels high level US meeting
24 Jun 2025Correspondent Chris Gilbert is in Japan, this week he has news of the country's latest volcanic eruption Audio
Monday, 23 June 2025
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US: reaction to bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
23 Jun 2025Bevan Hurley reports from the US on the reaction there to the US attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Audio
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Lots of competition for hospo jobs in Queenstown
23 Jun 2025Jobs are at a premium in Queenstown, Eilís Fenton from Republic Hospitality recently saw hundreds line up to fill vacancies. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
23 Jun 2025Last Tuesday was Eat Your Vegetables day, Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth has all the gossip Audio
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European leaders hold high level talks with Iran
23 Jun 2025NATO leaders have gathered at the Hague for their annual summit - Anita Purcell Sjölund has the details Audio
First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
5am - 6am Monday through Friday
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