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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.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2024
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International condemnation of Israel after killing aid workers
3 Apr 2024To the Middle-East now - in Doha is Alex Baird. Audio
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Russian hit squad behind Havana syndrome
3 Apr 2024On the line from New York is correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio
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Israel responsible for death of Australian aid worker in Gaza
3 Apr 2024We begin Wednesday's programme in Australia, with us from Brisbane is Pam Corkery. Audio
Tuesday, 2 April 2024
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Willis: minimum wage, landlords, China spying illegally
2 Apr 2024Nathan Rarere speaks every week to the finance minister and deputy National leader Nicola Willis. Audio
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Blacksticks getting ready for Paris Olympics
2 Apr 2024When we think of elite athletes, we probably associate millions of dollars coming their way, endorsement contracts and sponsorships but that's not always the case. The Blacksticks mens hockey team… Read more Audio
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UK: JK Rowling not a fan of Scotland's new Hate Crime law
2 Apr 2024To the UK now - joining us from London is Henry Riley. Audio
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Good news for flood affected home owners in Tauranga
2 Apr 2024Time now to head to the regions and today it's the turn of Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans from Tauranga. Audio
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China still unhappy at Japan's slow leak of nuclear water
2 Apr 2024Nathan Rarere chats with our correspondent in Japan, Chris Gilbert. Audio
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Sth America: Argentina in trouble with Venezuela, Colombia
2 Apr 2024Let's begin in South America, our correspondent in Argentina is Kate Pereyra-Garcia. Audio
Thursday, 28 March 2024
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Finance Minister's numbers don't add up for tax cuts - Labour
28 Mar 2024Finance Minister Nicola Willis says tax cuts will be the main feature of her first Budget in May. The Treasury is expecting growth to be $42.8 billion lower in the coming years than was estimated in… Read more Audio
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Return of Warbirds over Wanaka this Easter
28 Mar 2024This weekend Wanaka once again host the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow, the first event since 2018. Plane spotters from Aotearoa and around the world have the chance to see an amazing array of classic… Read more Audio
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How to holiday on a budget
28 Mar 2024Household bills are soaring, fuel costs are rising and the economy is in a recession. But that doesn't mean you have to put your holiday on hold. Our next guest says if you get creative enough, it's… Read more Audio
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