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Monday - Friday 5am-6:30am Everything you need to know before you head off into the world, First Light is all about news, analysis and commentary that will give you an edge at the start of your day.  Leading journalist Rachel Smalley talks to newsmakers

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    Latest episodes from First Light with Rachel Smalley

    Full Show: 20/12/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 89:58


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    Full Show: 19/12/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 89:58


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    Wilhelmina Shrimpton: Today FM in 2022 - It's been one heck of a first year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 2:25


    Opinion: Thank you to all of you .. for listening and for watching. We can't wait to bring you more of the same next year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News Hound: Craig Hoyle, News Director for the Sunday Star-Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 6:25


    Making the most out of an all-you-can-eat buffet, hundreds of criminals have been stopped at Auckland Airport by new officers who watch for suspicious passengers, Buttons the cat's pole dancing adventure leads to a power cutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sam Troth is more than halfway through an epic mission to walk the length of NZ in an effort to encourage men to speak up about sexual violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 6:01


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    View from the Top: Botica Butler Raudon Founder and Chairman Dr Allan Botica

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 7:14


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    The US is investing billions of dollars in Africa after years of what's been perceived as America's neglect of the continent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 3:07


    With Jagruti Dave, Correspondent in Washington DCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Market Watch: Fish with Mac Collis, Sanford Group Export Sales Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 2:19


    Fish for ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports Hit: Kane Williamson gives up the test captaincy, a jockey died in Ashburton yesterday, the Halberg Awards nominations are out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 3:06


    With John DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    On the Land: Invivo & Co Co-Founder and Director Tim Lightbourne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 6:26


    The company behind Graham Norton's new GN vodka and potato-based cocktail - the 'Tayto-tini'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A winter storm has killed at least three people in the US and left thousands without power

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 2:02


    With Will Denselow, Correspondent in New YorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Metservice Communications Meteorologist Lewis Ferris on what's going on with the weather this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 4:39


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    Full Show: 16/12/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 89:59


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    2022 In Review: Biggest International Stories of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 3:55


    From the war in Ukraine to the death of Queen Elizabeth - the news stories of 2022 brought with them a mix of emotions.  Let's take a look back at some of the global events that dominated headlines throughout the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    View from the Top: Eagle Protect CEO Steve Ardagh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 7:05


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    The US is expected to equip Ukraine with patriot missiles, America's most advanced air defense system

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 3:23


    With Nick Harper, Correspondent in Washington DCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    China's healthcare system is straining under a surge of COVID infections after strict virus policies were eased last week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 3:06


    With Richard Kimber, Correspondent in Hong KongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Market Watch: Veges with Jerry Prendergast, United Fresh President

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 2:33


    Asparagus and hot house produceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Six Chinese officials have left the UK after an assault alleged to have taken place within the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 4:35


    With Laura Makin Isherwood, Correspondent in LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Research behind curating the perfect Christmas playlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 6:38


    Interview with Matthew Lymbury, Head Of Music & Content At AMS NightlifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports Hit: The second Football World Cup semi between France and Morocco kicks off at 8am, NZ Rugby's sponsorship deal with Altrad up in the air, another silver medal for NZ at short course Swimming World Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 2:51


    News Hound: Stewart Sowman-Lund, Live Updates Editor at the Spinoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 4:45


    The fuel tax cut will be phased out from February, yesterday was the final day in parliament, and the government has accepted the findings in the review of the LynnMall attackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    On the Land: NZ Food Producer Awards Co-Director Nicola McConnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 4:17


    Kiwi food and beverage producers are being invited to enter the outstanding NZ Food Producer AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The NZ property market has experienced a bigger downturn in property values and sales volumes than expected in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 5:59


    Interview with Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at CoreLogicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The art behind crafting the perfect Christmas playlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 6:35


    If you have been to the mall recently you no doubt would have heard from Bublé, Carey or been blasted by ‘Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'. But have you ever wondered who chooses the Christmas tunes you hear in stores? Is it just a random playlist pulled from Spotify or a YouTube playlist? In most cases, it's a carefully curated musical journey with some real science behind it. For head of music and content at AMS Nightlife, Matthew Lymbury, it's his job to craft them.  He spoke to Wilhelmina Shrimpton on First Light on Thursday about what goes into creating the perfect Christmas playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Full Show: 15/12/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 89:59


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    Wilhelmina Shrimpton: We've missed a massive opportunity to tweak our vaping laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 3:07


    Opinion: I applaud our new smoking laws, but we may actually have just ended up just moving the problem around in a never-ending game of smoking whack-a-mole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News Hound: Jonathan Milne, Managing Editor for Newsroom Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 6:12


    What's going on with milk prices, and lawyer Sue Grey has been making plenty of appearances in the media recentlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    On the Land: Co-Founder of The Buzz Club Edward Eaton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 4:53


    On making mead with NZ honeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    View from the Top: Designer Wardrobe CEO Aidan Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 5:48


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    More than 40 nations have pledged a billion Euros at two international summits to support Ukraine to get through the winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 3:12


    With Ross Cullen, Correspondent in ParisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Commuters in the UK are facing more disruption as a fresh wave of strikes bring the country's rail network to a near standstill

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 3:30


    With Giles Gibson, Correspondent in LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How can you make your Christmas more sustainable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 5:37


    Interview with Tori Calver, Head Of Strategy and Impact at the Sustainable Business NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Westpac's latest regional round up report highlights a good future for regions that focus on agriculture, horticulture and foreign tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 5:11


    Interview with Westpac Industry Economist Paul ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Market Watch: Fruit with Jerry Prendergast, United Fresh President

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 5:14


    Apples, berries, and summer fruits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried with fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 3:35


    With Ira Spitzer, Correspondent in San Francisco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports Hit: Football World Cup semi-finals kicking off, A-League football fans and clubs are upset at decision to host the next three finals in Sydney, NZ's won a medal at the short course Swimming World Champs in Melbourne, sacked England rugby coach Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 3:36


    Full Show: 14/12/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 89:59


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    Is it even possible to have a sustainable Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 5:31


    Many would be familiar with the post-Christmas cleanup, the pile of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and plastic wrap strewn across the living room, the season is often a time of excess but is there a way to make Christmas more sustainable… On Wednesday morning First Light's Wilhelmina Shrimpton sought an expert's advice on this and spoke to Tori Calver the Head of Strategy and Impact at the Sustainable Business Network, Shrimpton asked Calver if it was even possible to have a sustainable Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yesterday the Government announced a major expansion to the immigration green list to help fill labour shortages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 5:10


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    News Hound: NBR's Dita De Boni

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 5:55


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    Consumer Watch: Meat with Reuben Sharples

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 3:04


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    View from the Top: Banqer founder and CEO Kendall Flutey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 5:26


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    Talks between G7 leaders wrapped up in Germany with the group convening a special meeting to talk about Ukraine as well as further sanctions against Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 2:48


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    On the Land: Te Mata Figs grower Murray Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 5:51


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    Sports Hit: New Zealand Netball Awards, England keep winning at Test cricket and the Black Ferns celebration at Parliament today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 3:54


    New Zealand's small and medium businesses are feeling positive about the future as we head into the Christmas holiday period

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 3:51


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    India has been struggling with high inflation levels, which are impacting households across the country

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 3:45


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    Wilhelmina Shrimpton: There's not enough drug testing capacity ahead of festival season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 4:12


    Opinion: We need more drug testing resources than ever before... as most of us know, people have and always will use drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Full Show: 13/12/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 89:59


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    Greenland's birth control scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 2:29


    Inuit women in Greenland are demanding answers over a traumatising birth control scandal.  From the mid-1960s to the late 70s, thousands of women had an Intra Uterine Device (IUD) contraception device inserted into their uterus - often against their will.  World News Editor Kate Gregan takes a look at the birth control scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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