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Morning Report for Wednesday 23 October 2019
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Top Stories for Wednesday 23 October 2019
6:00 AM.Auckland's convention centre continues to burn out of control. The roof's been sacrificed - we ask the city's fire chief how they'll save the rest of the building. Police threaten a whistleblower with… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 23 October 2019
6:04 AM.The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes the team have successfully 'reset' after last week's comprehensive win over Ireland as they prepare for an even bigger challenge. Audio
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Convention centre continues to burn
6:09 AM.The Sky City Convention centre is still burning this morning and it is not yet under control. Late last night firefighters abandoned efforts to battle a fire on an Auckland construction site from the… Read more Audio
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Snow hits South Island - roads update
6:16 AM.Snow has started to fall in parts of the South Island, with falls predicted to become heavy during the morning. Some areas in Canterbury, Marlborough and Central Otago have snow and ice warnings in… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 21 October 2019
6:21 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sky City convention centre still on fire
6:38 AM.Orange flames and black smoke are still billowing out from the roof of the convention centre in Auckland. Firefighters say the fire that started early yesterday afternoon is still not under control -… Read more Audio
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Business News for 23 October 2019
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sports News for 23 October 2019
7:06 AM.The England coach Eddie Jones says there's immense pressure on the All Blacks, but none on his side going into this weekend's Rugby World Cup semifinal. Audio
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Roof sacrificed, Convention Centre still burns
7:10 AM.The Sky City Convention centre is still burning this morning with flames still visible and black smoke billowing from the building and across the city. Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says the smoke is… Read more Audio
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Could take 'til evening to get fire under control, says FENZ
7:15 AM.For the very latest on efforts to put the fire out, we speak to Fire and Emergency's Region Manager Ron Devlin. Audio
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Auckland's mayor Phil Goff on the fire
7:21 AM.Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says it's distressing to see the fire still burning a day and a half after it began. He says this is a setback to construction, and the venue may not be ready for the APEC… Read more Audio
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Bullying whistleblower put on notice by police
7:26 AM.A former police officer who blew the whistle on bullying to RNZ has been put on notice by the police's top legal advisor for breaching the terms of the settlement reached when he quit the force. John… Read more Audio
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War of words continues over returning foreign fighters legislation
7:30 AM.The government is accusing National of reneging on its word over new laws to monitor fighters returning from overseas. The bill's been delayed as Justice Minister Andrew Little works to get enough… Read more Audio
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Neighbours mourn man killed in police pursuit
7:39 AM.Neighbours of the Christchurch driver killed during a police pursuit describe him as a keen gardener, and a caring man, who will be dearly missed. 64-year-old Kenneth McCaul died when the fleeing… Read more Audio
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NZ First says 'get on the first plane home if you're not happy'
7:41 AM.The message from New Zealand First to Indians in New Zealand, disgruntled with changes to immigration policy - get on the first plane home if you're not happy.A change in approach immigration… Read more Audio
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Battle over decision to lower speed limit to 30k/hr
7:42 AM.The decision to lower the speed limit to 30 kilometres an hour in most of central Auckland is being greeted as long-overdue and transformative by some, a threat to productivity and another blow to… Read more Audio
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Road Transport Forum accuses AT of sowing confusion
7:51 AM.Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett says dropping speeds is sowing confusion, and will reduce productivity and travel times throughout Auckland. Audio
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Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones fires up, All Blacks injury scare
7:55 AM.The England coach Eddie Jones' silver tongue is in stinging form and shooting verbal barbs ahead of this weekend's mouth watering Rugby World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Yokohama.The… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 23 October 2019
8:06 AM.The England rugby coach Eddie Jones is doing his best to get into the heads of the All Blacks ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinal. Audio
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Whole day to get fire under control
8:10 AM.Fire and Emergency says it could take a whole day to get the fire at the SkyCity Convention Centre under control. Flames are still erupting from the roof and black smoke is still billowing from the… Read more Audio
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Weather hampering fire efforts
8:15 AM.We speak to RNZ reporter Chen Liu who is outside Radio New Zealand on the corner of Cook and Nelson Streets where as well as being windy it has also been hailing. Audio
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'Clearly devastating for the city' - Ak business association
8:17 AM.The fire "is clearly devastating for the city [and] for everyone involved," said Viv Beck the chief executive of city centre business association, Heart of the City. The fire was expected to create… Read more Audio
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Police whistleblower warned for talking to media
8:20 AM.Within hours of Police Commissioner Mike Bush announcing a review into bullying within the force, a whistleblower who helped spark the inquiry was put on notice by police headquarters for speaking to… Read more Audio
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Victims' advocate on police bullying
8:24 AM.Louise Nicholas is a victims' advocate who has advised police on handling sexual assault complaints. She says police need to "dive deep and look at the underlying issue of why officers are being… Read more Audio
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Air New Zealand pulling out of London
8:28 AM.Air New Zealand has axed it's Los Angeles to London route due to rising competition; this historic route has been in place for over 30 years. Kim Savage reports. Audio
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Market Update for Wednesday 23 October 2019
8:31 AM.A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
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Change in visa policy tramples Indian marriage culture
8:38 AM.Members of the Indian community are furious at a change in government policy they say tramples over Indian marriage culture. New Zealand Indians who go to India to marry in an arranged marriage are no… Read more Audio
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Air New Zealand scraps London services
8:44 AM.Air New Zealand is scrapping its flights to and from London. It's been flying the flagship Los Angeles-London route since 1982. We speak to aviation commentator Peter Clark about the announcement. Audio
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Police failed to tell doctor young man hurt himself in cell
8:46 AM.An inquest has been told the police failed to tell a doctor a young man had hit his head more than 200 times against the walls and floor of the South Auckland police cell he later died in. 21 year old… Read more Audio
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Justin Trudeau wins Canadian election in a narrow victory
8:52 AM.Justin Trudeau has retained power in a narrow victory in parliamentary elections, but lost both his majority and - by a slight margin - the popular vote. Mr Trudeau's Liberal Party won 157 seats, 13… Read more Audio
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Wayward takahē found after 10 day adventure
8:55 AM.A wayward takahe couple have been recaptured ten days after escaping from their sanctuary at Tawharanui. Walter and Manaaki went roaming through the Tawharanui Regional Park, covering a distance of… Read more Audio