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Morning Report for Tuesday 15 December 2020
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Top Stories for Monday 21 December 2020
7:00 AM.Wairarapa police admit to illegally taking photos of young people. An aggressive new strain of Covid has many in England preparing to hold their festivities in lockdown. Covid is spreading in Sydney… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 22 December 2020
7:00 AM.Concerns there'll be a crash in the number of houses being built over the next three years. The Alert levels rise at Mount Ruapehu - we speak to someone who survived a surprise eruption in 2007. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 15 December 2020
6:00 AM.The Maori Party says the head of Oranga Tamariki should be quitting, not the agency's most senior Maori leader,The prison officers union rejects claims of cruel treatment of inmates in maximum… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 18 December 2020
6:00 AM.Fiji has been pummeled overnight by Cyclone Yasa - it's being called a super storm, Sydney authorities are racing to find the source of a new Covid-19 outbreak that has caught locals by surprise… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 23 December 2020
6:00 AM.The Children's Commissioner denounces police photographing of Wairarapa youth, and demands an investigation, police expect more women to come forward after Grace Millane's killer was revealed as a… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 24 December 2020
6:00 AM.Another contagious strain of Covid-19 has been detected in the UK - we discuss what that might mean for New Zealand, a boom in sales for retailers as New Zealanders do some last-minute Christmas… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 22 January 2021
6:00 AM.The Government's slammed for its 'underwhelming' Public Housing Plan, a whirlwind 24 hours for President Joe Biden as the US recommits to the World Health Organisation, NCEA results are out - how do… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 25 January 2021
6:00 AM.Testing stations are open today from Auckland to Kaitaia after a 56-year-old woman, tested positive for the virus after leaving managed isolation,f or those in the region, a list of the locations the… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 26 January 2021
6:00 AM.Australia suspends quarantine free travel for New Zealanders after confirmation we have a case of the south african variant of Covid-19, marathon waits for testing as Northlanders line up to be… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 27 January 2021
6:00 AM.The EU threatens to restrict the export of covid vaccines, a move which could affect its delivery to New Zealand, the latest on the Covid case in Northland, doctors and nurses here are racing to learn… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 28 January 2021
6:00 AM.Another two people have tested positive for Covid-19 after leaving managed isolation, Pfizer is warning the EU's new rules around exports of Covid-19 vaccines could disrupt supplies to New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 29 January 2021
6:00 AM.Recent covid cases are causing unease ahead of Auckland anniversary weekend and Waitangi Day celebrations, Returnees who are now out of managed isolation say it's unlikely people will stick to the… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 1 February 2021
6:00 AM.The Climate Change Commission suggests major moves to combat the climate crisis - but the sectors in line for the most serious change are already showing signs of resistance, Medsafe will meet… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 2 February 2021
6:00 AM.School principals accuse the Ministry of Education of not doing enough to turn around falling scores in maths and science, despite improving survival rates Maori are still twice as likely as non-Maori… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 3 February 2021
6:00 AM.Captain Sir Tom Moore -- the-100-year old who inspired people around the world by raising millions for the UK's National Health Service -- has died in hospital, New Zealand has qualified for the… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 4 February 2021
6:00 AM.Covid vaccinations get the go ahead with frontline workers likely to be the first to get the jab by the end of next month, Melbourne brings back Covid-19 restrictions after a hotel quarantine worker… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 5 February 2021
6:00 AM.Shock in two Otago towns after authorities admit lead contamination of their water supplies is much worse than first reported, why non-medical experts assessing applications for health-related… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 9 February 2021
6:00 AM.Ghost farms are being used by Fonterra to dispose of factory wastewater, Air New Zealand admits it was a mistake for one of its companies to carry out work for the Saudi military, MIQ nurses say there… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 15 February 2021
6:00 AM.Fears of community spread puts Auckland into 3 days of Level 3 lockdown .. the rest of the country moves to alert Level 2, three cases of Covid-19 in a South Auckland family trigger the level changes… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 16 February 2021
6:00 AM.Thousands of covid swabs are due back today - giving a clearer picture on whether Auckland can leave alert level three tomorrow night. The first doses of vaccine have arrived in New Zealand. We'll… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 15 December 2020
6:06 AM.The All blacks will play France, Italy, and two yet to be determined qualifiers in Pool A in the 2023 World Cup in France. Audio
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Prisoners should behave if they want to be treated different - Corrections Association head
6:10 AM.The union for prison officers is rejecting a report pointing to the cruel treatment of inmates and people being locked in their cells for up to 23 hours at a time.
The ombudsman paid a surprise visit… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 15 December 2020
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio
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Public must demand change on prisons - former Howard League President
6:37 AM.An academic and former Wellington Howard League president, says for prisons to become more humane places the public must demand change.
The ombudsman paid a surprise visit to Auckland Prison and… Read more Audio
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Emergency departments struggling across NZ - expert
6:40 AM.A busy South Auckland urgent care clinic is stopping its overnight service, at the same time as Middlemore Hospital tells people to use urgent care to take the stress off its emergency department.
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Boat industry scrambling to keep up with wave of demand
6:47 AM.The marine industry suffered a bad decline in sales earlier this year, but now it is scrambling to keep up with record demand for boats.
The Marine Industry Association says in the last three months… Read more Audio
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Business News for 15 December 2020
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio
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Sports News for 15 December 2020
7:06 AM.All Blacks coach Ian Foster says taking on hosts France in pool play at the 2023 World Cup will be a test of their title credentials. Read more Audio
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Tariana Turia says Hoani Lambert resignation 'a shock'
7:08 AM.The Māori Party says it's wrong that the most senior Māori leader at Oranga Tamariki is resigning from the ministry, and is calling for his boss to go instead.
Hoani Lambert has resigned as the… Read more Audio
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Prison officers union pushes back on report spelling out cruel treatment of inmates
7:15 AM.The union for prison officers is rejecting a report spelling out cruel treatment of inmates and people being locked in their cells at Auckland Prison for up to 23 hours at a time.
The ombudsman paid… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: First vaccine administered in the US
7:20 AM.In a milestone moment for the US, a critical care nurse in Long Island has become the first person in the country to receive the Covid-19 vaccination.
Sandra Lindsay works as an intensive-care nurse… Read more Audio
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Staff burnout sees Auckland A&E cut overnight service
7:24 AM.A busy, 24-hour accident and medical centre in Auckland will stop its overnight service because staff can't cope with a spike in demand.
East Care Accident and Medical in Botany began offering an… Read more Audio
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Customs asking ship crews for Covid-19 protocol proof
7:27 AM.Customs is asking that the crew of overseas vessels arriving at Port Taranaki carry evidence they have completed Covid-19 protocols and have health authority permission when they take shore leave.
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All Blacks in pool with France for 2023 Rugby World Cup
7:36 AM.The All Blacks will face hosts France and a handful of lesser lights in Pool A at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Italy and two qualifying teams are in the same pool following a draw ceremony in Paris… Read more Audio
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Tourism operators' confidence up with bubble news
7:40 AM.There's been a boost in confidence for tourism operators - with the Government announcing its support 'in principle' for a trans-Tasman travel bubble early next year.
The bubble would open up travel… Read more Audio
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Tolley expected Mallard's defamation case to be costly when she signed it off
7:45 AM.Former Deputy Speaker and National MP Anne Tolley expected the Speaker's legal dispute to be costly when she signed off on tax payers' footing the bill.
More than $300,000 were spent in defamation… Read more Audio
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University of Otago postpones more graduations
7:50 AM.The University of Otago is postponing graduation ceremonies and parades this week, following last week's security threat.
Four graduation ceremonies were planned for this week from Wednesday to… Read more Audio
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Let's Get Wellington Moving consultation delayed for Christmas
7:54 AM.Wellingtonians will find out next year if they are in line to lose their home, as a result of the multi-billion dollar transport package, Let's Get Wellington Moving.
An internal report, obtained by… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 15 December 2020
8:06 AM.The All Blacks coach Ian Foster concedes it will be a daunting task to face hosts France in the 2023 World Cup pool stage but he says it offers a chance to lay down a marker for the rest of the… Read more Audio
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Hoani Lambert's resignation not at a good time for Oranga Tamariki
8:10 AM.Dame Tariana Turia says Oranga Tamariki deserves Maori leadership and current CEO Grainne Moss should resign.
The Waitangi Tribunal has been hearing from Moss as it investigates the ministry's… Read more Audio -
Government sets up package for Southern Response claimants
8:16 AM.A lawyer acting for Christchurch home-owners short changed in earthquake settlements says a new plan announced by the government is likely to run into trouble.
Last year in a landmark case, the High… Read more Audio
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Fiji marina fully booked as foreign yachts unable to sail to NZ take shelter
8:23 AM.Foreign yacht owners in the path of the Pacific Cyclone Season are unable to seek shelter in New Zealand or Australia, with borders closed due to Covid-19.
Cyclone Yasa is already hovering in the… Read more Audio
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Abortions more accessible, but experiences vary by DHB
8:27 AM.A Ministry of Health survey has found abortion law passed in March has already reduced barriers to services in some parts of the country.
Significant variations between district health boards mean… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 15 Devcember 2020
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Trans-Tasman bubble travellers need to be prepared for changes - epidemiologist
8:43 AM.It's looking increasingly likely that the much discussed trans-Tasman bubble is finally on the way.
Cabinet has agreed in principle to quarantine free travel in the first quarter of 2021.
Prime… Read more Audio
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Black Caps win test against West Indies
8:49 AM.The Black Caps' fortunes are on the rise following the team's persuasive drubbing of the West Indies in Wellington.
That victory has pushed New Zealand to join Australia at the top of World Cricket's… Read more Audio
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Hundreds expected to pay respects to Dr Rose Pere
8:54 AM.Hundreds are expected to pay their respects to Dr Rose Pere, the revered spiritual leader and academic who passed away on Sunday.
Dr Pere was born in Ruatahuna and grew up in Waikaremoana. She worked… Read more Audio
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Wellington City Council shares 2020's weird and wonderful dog names
8:57 AM.The capital's canine owners are a creative bunch, Wellington City Council has just released a list of its favourite registered dog names for 2020.
Taking out the number one place spot is "Captain… Read more Audio