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The Country Today - Cyclone Cook edition

The Country
13 Apr, 2017 01:39 AMQuick Read

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Today's show is all about Cyclone Cook. Interviews are with: Bill English, Phil Duncan, Joe Wheeler, Chris Russell and James Shaw.

It's the whole show in one go! As New Zealand gets battered about by Cyclone Cook today Jamie and Dom are bringing you the latest on the situation whilst playing storm-themed tunes on The Country.

On with the show: Bill English: The PM ponders Cyclone Cook, Andrew Little, posing Greens and a storm cloud that has a silver lining.

Phil Duncan: We update the latest weather warnings as Cyclone Cook bears down on us.

Joe Wheeler: Courtesy of Farmlands, fans of farming and footy, our sixth-favourite Highlander previews this weekend's Super Rugby round.

Chris Russell: As we face the might of Cyclone Cook our Australian correspondent says across the ditch, they're still cleaning up after Cyclone Debbie.

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James Shaw: The Green Party co-leader says Cyclone Cook is yet another example of climate change plus he comments on the urban/rural divide over water quality.

Happy Easter everyone. The Country will be back on Tuesday 18th. Stay safe out there!

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