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Morning Report for Wednesday 30 December 2020
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Magazine industry rebounds despite lockdowns
8:55 AM.The magazine industry has rebounded, with 20 new titles published in the past few months. In April, Bauer, the country's largest player in the market made the shock announcement it was closing its… Read more Audio
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Increase in bike thefts in Auckland
8:52 AM.Bikes are being stolen at an alarmingly high rate in Auckland - in some cases by organised gangs with lookouts. Barbara Cuthbert, the chair of Bike Auckland, told reporter Amy Williams that CCTV… Read more Audio
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Throw out the rulebook - how NZX handle a cyberattack
8:42 AM.Even in a bad year, things can always get worse. The New Zealand Stock Exchange experienced this first hand in August, when a massive cyberattack knocked the exchange's servers out of public view for… Read more Audio
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Auckland City Mission expects demand to continue into New Year
8:37 AM.The Auckland City Mission is expecting demand for support and food to continue to be high right through the Summer. It's noticed a marked increase for its services this year, including from families… Read more Audio
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Fiji recovering from Cyclone Yasa
8:34 AM.Cyclone Yasa was the fourth most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded to hit the Pacific, with gusts up to 280 kilometres and hour - and it left thousands living in evacuation centres over… Read more Audio
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Expert says prisoners should be treated with dignity
8:31 AM.Four prisoners involved in a riot at Waikeria Prison yesterday surrendered to staff overnight. Sixteen prisoners remain non-compliant, but are within the secure perimeter of the 'top jail' facility… Read more Audio
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NZ Dairy industry unhappy with Brexit
8:26 AM.The dairy industry wants export tariffs scrapped as it tries to get the best bang for its buck overseas - and doesn't think the new post Brexit trade deal will help. New Zealand is in the throes of… Read more Audio
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Ahipara homes evacuated as fire spreads
8:23 AM.A massive scrub fire near Ahipara in the Far North is under control this morning. Residents of more than 100 homes were given 10 minutes to evacuate yesterday evening, as the blaze grew. Multiple… Read more Audio
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Workers rights in the Covid-19 pandemic
8:16 AM.Spats over workplace health and safety haven't been contained to Managed Isolation and Quarantine this year. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed some instances of disagreement between employers and… Read more Audio
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Workplace safety at MIQ facilities taking months to roll out
8:12 AM.Workplace safety planning at managed isolation facilities is taking months to roll out by government officials. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has been in charge since July but… Read more Audio
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Prison riot continues at Waikeria
8:10 AM.Prisoners continue to riot at Waikeria prison this morning, prompting other inmates to be evacuated to safety. The Corrections Department says the 'top jail' is significantly damaged and may never… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 30 December 2020
8:05 AM.The New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee hopes to be playing at the highest level for a few years yet after reaching the milestone of 300 Test wickets. Audio