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Morning Report for Thursday 23 January 2020
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7m tall Richie McCaw statue could come to NZ
8:58 AM.One of our most-famous All Blacks could be getting a statue erected in his hometown, but the sculpture wasn't the first choice.
A seven-metre-tall depiction of Richie McCaw has been built by an… Read more Audio
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Cape Reinga cut off by fire
8:50 AM.The northernmost two kilometres of State Highway One is closed this morning after a fire yesterday afternoon burned through more than a hectare of scrub before being brought under control.
The fire… Read more Audio
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Scientists discover world's oldest asteroid crater
8:48 AM.Scientists in Australia have identified the world's oldest asteroid crater.
The asteroid hit Yarrabubba in Western Australia about 2.2 billion years ago.
That makes the crater about half the age of… Read more Audio
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NZ Sevens to celebrate 21st birthday in Hamilton
8:47 AM.New Zealand Sevens rugby comes of age this weekend as it celebrates its 21st birthday at the World Rugby Sevens tournament in Hamilton.
Twenty-eight teams will take part in the first fully integrated… Read more Audio
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Swastikas spray painted outside Wellington synagogue
8:41 AM.Swastikas spray-painted outside a synagogue in Wellington have Jewish community members worried.
Dave Moskovitz is the former president of the Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation and says the… Read more Audio
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Wainuiomata community protests transitional housing development
8:38 AM.The Wainuiomata community near Wellington has come together in opposition to a transitional housing development that would offer temporary housing to homeless families.
But it's not because the… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 23 January 2019
8:30 AM.A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio
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Female lawyers design blueprint for changing industry
8:26 AM.Three young female lawyers who were disillusioned with the state of their profession after the Russell McVeagh crisis have come up with a blueprint for change.
Their report on combating sexual… Read more Audio
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Women researchers earn $400k less than men over a lifetime
8:23 AM.Women working in research are likely to earn about $400,000 less than men who perform at the same level over a lifetime.
A world first study by Canterbury University, released today, looked at the… Read more Audio
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Auckland principals concerned about student vaping
8:20 AM.Auckland Principals remain concerned about vaping use amongst students, despite new research that daily use remains low among 14 to 15 years olds.
The study - funded by the Ministry of Health -… Read more Audio
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Ihumātao dispute not settled as Rātana approaches
8:11 AM.The Government will front up to Rātana Pā near Whanganui with the Ihumātao dispute still to be settled.
A group from Ihumātao will also be at Rātana to commemorate the birthday of the founder of the… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 23 January 2019
8:06 AM.The New Zealand boxing teams hopes of competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic are up in the air after the International Olympic Committee cancelled the upcoming Asia-Oceania qualifying tournament in… Read more Audio
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Brownlee criticises NZ absence at Holocaust event
7:50 AM.Winston Peters has defended New Zealand's absence from the Fifth World Holocaust Forum in Israel.
Peters says Speaker Trevor Mallard was happy to attend but the organisers said no, but National Party… Read more Audio
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Winston Peters defends NZ absence from World Holocaust Forum
7:47 AM.The Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is defending New Zealand's absence from the Fifth World Holocaust Forum in Israel, saying the Speaker Trevor Mallard was happy to attend but the organisers… Read more Audio
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'Appropriate' for Kīngitanga flag to be lowered at Ihumātao - Pania Newton
7:45 AM.Protestors at Ihumātao remain hopeful a resolution to the lengthy dispute will be announced before Waitangi Day.
Kiingi Tūheitia arrived at Ihumātao yesterday for a ceremony lowering and returning… Read more Audio
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Phil Goff gets involved in ferry vs cruise ship spat
7:40 AM.The mayor of Auckland has cracked the whip over frequent cancellations of the only ferry to Waiheke Island.
Yesterday Phil Goff called Ports of Auckland, Auckland Transport, community board members… Read more Audio
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Pike River Recovery Agency may need more money to speed up
7:36 AM.The Pike River Recovery Agency says it needs more money and forensic workers to speed up the re-entry process.
The Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry is Andrew Little. He said the project… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump impeachment trial resumes
7:23 AM.US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial has resumed today. On the agenda is arguments by the prosecution, to be followed by the defence and questions.
RNZ's correspondent in Washington DC is… Read more Audio
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Grace Millane murderer ordered to pay CityLife landlord $5,500
7:19 AM.The man who murdered Grace Millane has left his landlord thousands of dollars in the red.
He's been ordered to pay CityLife $5,500, but the landlord doesn't expect to see a cent of the money owed… Read more Audio
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Labour MPs meet for caucus retreat in Martinborough
7:14 AM.Labour MPs are kicking off the election year with a brainstorming session on how they can prove to voters they have delivered.
The Prime Minister threw down the "Year of Delivery" gauntlet at last… Read more Audio
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China coronavirus continues to spread
7:10 AM.The death toll from the new respitory virus found in Wuhan in China has increased.
Out of 500 infections, 17 people have now died.
Cases have also been reported in Thailand, South Korea, Japan… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 23 January 2019
7:06 AM.The New Zealand boxing teams Tokyo 2020 Olympic aspirations have been dealt a major blow with International Olympic Committee cancelling the upcoming Asia-Oceania qualifying tournament in Wuhan, China… Read more Audio
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Business News for 23 January 2019
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio
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Phil Twyford defends US military rocket cargo launched from NZ
6:43 AM.New Zealanders are being assured there are tight controls in place for any rocket cargo launched from New Zealand for foreign military or defence clients.
Rocket Lab's next launch is for a American… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 23 January 2019
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 23 January 2019
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio
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Thousands evacuated after WWII bomb found in Cologne
6:16 AM.Thousands of workers in the German city of Cologne were ordered to evacuate after a 500kg World War II bomb was discovered.
Construction workers unearthed the bomb by chance.
The bomb has now been… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 23 January 2019
6:06 AM.Gina Crampton says the Silver Ferns attacking end and midcourt will need to step up on defence to lighten the load on their defenders in tomorrow/this morning's Netball Nations Cup clash with Jamaica… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 23 January 2019
6:00 AM.the World Health Organisation is holding a crisis meeting as the death toll from the Wuhan virus rises. Labour MPs gather in Wairarapa as they get ready for election year. The man who murdered Grace… Read more Audio
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