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Morning Report for Tuesday 6 August 2019
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Top Stories for Tuesday 6 August 2019
6:00 AM.A standoff at Ihumātao after police send in reinforcements we speak to protest leader Pania Newton, The government proposes to make it easier for women to have abortions we speak to Andrew Little, and… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 6 August 2019
6:06 AM.Nathan Lyon has spun Australia to a remarkable victory in the first Ashes cricket test at Edgbaston, where the tourists prevailed by 251 runs midway through day five. Audio
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Govt has wasted money not listening to Ngāpuhi - representative
6:16 AM.A Ngāpuhi representative is astounded the government has spent more than $10 million trying to get the iwi into treaty settlement negotiations.
Ngāpuhi has been unable to establish a mandate to enter… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 6 August 2019
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Abortion: 'Validating' move from crime to health - supporters
6:38 AM.The government wants abortion removed from the Crimes Act and made available as of right in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
After that a doctor would need to decide whether an abortion was… Read more Audio
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Chief Censor welcomes Cloudfare dropping 8Chan after shootings
6:41 AM.The Chief Censor supports the decision by a cyber-security firm to drop the online message board 8Chan in the wake of Sunday's mass shooting in Texas.
Twenty people were killed during the attack at a… Read more Audio
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Ihumātao tensions rise as police send reinforcements
6:44 AM.There has been a standoff at Ihumātao after police sent in reinforcements last night.
Pania Newton who is leading the protests says she can't explain why more than 80 extra police turned up.
Dozens… Read more Audio
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NZ declines request to join NATO Iraq mission
6:46 AM.New Zealand has declined a request from NATO to join a mission in Iraq, working with its Defence Ministry to help rebuild Iraq's military institutions.
NATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg… Read more Audio
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Business News for 6 August 2019
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sports News for 6 August 2019
7:06 AM.Nathan Lyon has become only the fourth Australian to take 350 Test wickets after spinning his side to an emphatic victory in the first Ashes cricket test at Edgbaston. Audio
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Ihumātao: Pania Newton describes sudden police reinforcement
7:10 AM.There has been a tense standoff at Ihumātao after police sent in reinforcements on Monday night.
Pania Newton who is leading the protests says she can't explain why more than 80 extra police turned… Read more Audio
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Ihumatao: 'Traumatic' night after police stand-off
7:19 AM.RNZ reporter Gill Bonnett is at Ihumatao. A day of action is planned by protesters on Tuesday in the main centres and outside Fletchers' main offices. Read more Audio
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Abortion law reform: Justice Minister talks details
7:21 AM.The government is proposing to make it easier for women to have abortions, and takes the legislation out of the Crimes Act.
Under legislation unveiled on Monday, women will have an automatic right to… Read more Audio
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Jacinda Ardern discusses Ihumātao, Christchurch Call, NATO
7:27 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Corin Dann about the increased police presence at Ihumātao, where a land protest is taking place.
She has not visited the site, and indicates no plan to visit… Read more Audio
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Trump blames internet, video games for mass shootings
7:38 AM.President Trump has made his first public announcement since two mass shootings in the US over the weekend.
Thirty people were killed in two separate attacks - the first in Texas where a gunman shot… Read more Audio
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Dow tumbles, stocks in disarray - financial analysis
7:45 AM.The Dow tumbled more than 900 points and global stocks were left in disarray after China escalated the trade war with the United States.
The Chinese government devalued the yuan to fall below its 7-1… Read more Audio
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Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement: 10 years, $10m, but no agreement
7:47 AM.The government has spent more than $10 million trying - and failing - to get Northland iwi Ngāpuhi to enter into treaty settlement negotiations.
Figures obtained under the Official Information Act… Read more Audio
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Abortion law reform: 'We're keen on continuity of care' - GP
7:52 AM.On the proposed reform of abortion laws: Under the legislation women will have an automatic right to an abortion in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
After 20 weeks, a health practitioner will have to… Read more Audio
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Cricket: England loses first Ashes test to Australia
7:55 AM.In cricket, England surrendered on the final day of the first Ashes Test, giving Australia a crushing 251-run win and a 1-0 lead in the series.
Needing to bat out the day to earn a draw - chasing 398… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 6 August 2019
8:06 AM.Mocked by England's fans for crying last year, Steve Smith was close to tears of a different kind at Edgbaston during a knock that prompted Tim Paine to praise his predecessor as cricket's "best… Read more Audio
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Māori leaders urge law change on confiscated land
8:10 AM.Some Māori leaders are urging the government to revoke a law that prevents Māori from getting confiscated land back if it's now owned privately.
They say keeping private land off-limits in treaty… Read more Audio
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Abortion law reform: How will parties vote?
8:16 AM.New Zealand First has no plans to call for a referendum on abortion and its MPs have been keeping quiet on which way they will vote on the reforms.
The party has a history of calling for the public… Read more Audio
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Down Syndrome Association concerned over abortion counselling
8:20 AM.Among the changes in Andrew Little's bill affects women who learn their baby will be disabled.
A clause in the current law stating foetal abnormality is not in itself grounds for abortion after 20… Read more Audio
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Ihumātao rallies planned across NZ, at Fletcher offices
8:25 AM.Tuesday is a day of action across New Zealand and the first rally is going on in Auckland outside Fletcher Building's offices on Great South Road in Auckland. Read more Audio
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Monitoring scheme lacking for NZ dams
8:28 AM.New Zealand lacks any scheme to monitor and maintain the structural integrity of many hundreds of dams nationwide, but is now playing catch up.
The risks are illustrated at the town of Whaley Bridge… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 6 August 2019
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Meat, dairy in hospital food needed for energy, protein - dieticians
8:37 AM.Dietitians are urging the government to drop a recommendation to use less meat and dairy in meals for hospital patients.
The idea was included in sustainability guidelines for the health sector… Read more Audio
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Education: Principals' boycott delays Ministry decisions
8:43 AM.Primary and intermediate school principals say their refusal to cooperate with the Education Ministry is putting the ministry under pressure.
Educational Institute members started the boycott in July… Read more Audio
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NZ's policy 'balancing act' between US, China - analysis
8:49 AM.The United States Defence Secretary, Mark Esper, says New Zealand's contribution to Pacific security and freedom is greatly appreciated.
Mr Esper, who was sworn in two weeks ago, arrived in New… Read more Audio
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Boy racers regroup after road roller attack
8:56 AM.Upper Hutt police say most of the boy racer community are well behaved, it's just a couple of bad apples that ruin it for everyone.
The car community set up a support meet on Friday night for people… Read more Video, Audio