Morning Report for Monday 12 April 2021

6:14 AM.A Māori doctor says the country's drug laws hurt his people the most. 

Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen, from the National Hauora Coalition, is a part of group of health, addiction and social justice… Read more Audio

6:19 AM.Close to 200 dolphins and hundreds of fish and eels have washed up on beaches in Ghana West Africa, shocking residents and causing authorities to warn people not to consume them.

Ghanaian broadcaster… Read more Audio

6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

6:47 AM.A high-powered group of 25 individuals and organisations is calling for a major overhaul of the drug laws.

The group - including the Medical Association, Maori health providers, and the Mental Health… Read more Audio

6:52 AM.A mariners' organisation is angry its workers haven't been classified as essential workers - meaning they aren't included in the first group of New Zealanders to be vaccinated.

Kiwi Seafarers say its… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio

7:11 AM.A third worker at the Grand Millennium managed isolation facility has tested positive for Covid-19.

They are a close contact of the security guard who returned a positive test last week. Both workers… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.Funeral preparations are well underway for Prince Philip. The royal funeral will be held at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday 17 April.

However, Covid-19 restrictions in England mean… Read more Audio

7:29 AM.More than $1 billion was spent last year by the largest 17 Government departments and agencies on private contractors and consultants.

The Covid-19 response has forced spending up, and there's more… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.A special Education Ministry squad investigating potentially dodgy early childhood providers has been on hold since the end of October.

The Provider Assessment Group made surprise visits to high-risk… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Samoa's general election is going down to the wire after preliminary voting results over the weekend resulted in a dead heat.

The unofficial count has left both major parties with 25 seats each in… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.National's Covid-19 Response spokesperson says granting border workers another two weeks' grace to recieve the vaccination is unacceptable.

The Prime Minister has confirmed that workers will have… Read more Audio

7:57 AM.D-day has come for Matatā residents in a red-zoned debris flow risk area, and they are now squatters on their own land.

In 2005, the Awatarariki fanhead on the coast of the Eastern Bay of Plenty was… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.There are now three cases connected to the most recent border breach despite vaccination efforts.

A third worker at the Grand Millennium managed isolation facility in Auckland was confirmed with… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.A high powered group of 25 individuals and organisations is calling for a major overhaul of the drug laws.

The group - including the Medical Association, Māori health providers, and the Mental Health… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.A high-powered group of 25 individuals and organisations say its time for the Misuse of Drugs Act to be overhauled.

The group has signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for drug use to… Read more Audio

8:29 AM.Horticulturists in Central Otago fear fruit may rot on trees if a labour shortage isn't filled soon.

The region is suffering from a lack of the usual seasonal workers from the Pacific because of… Read more Audio

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

8:39 AM.It was a golden weekend for Super Rugby Aotearoa fans - at least for those who wanted nail biting finishes.

Both games were drawn after 80 minutes and went to golden point extra time.

The Chiefs… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.A new report out this morning is exposing gaps in New Zealand's risk management.

One of the authors - Sir Peter Gluckman - says the role of Government is to keep its citizens, environment and economy… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.For the first time in more than 20 years, Air New Zealand will operate flights directly between Hobart and Auckland.

Kiwis living in Tasmania are delighted at the prospect of a quick journey home.

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8:52 AM.Almost 40 Auckland beaches became unsafe for swimming this weekend after considerable rain.

Auckland Council's SafeSwim website issued warnings for 37 beaches, saying there is a high risk of illness… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.A Bay of Plenty family are having to move out of their home because of a rezoning of land due to risk.

In 2005, the Awatarariki fanhead on the coast of Matatā flooded with slurry, rocks and timber… Read more Audio

8:58 AM.New Zealand will hold a memorial for Prince Philip after his formal funeral in the UK this coming weekend.

Flags are being flown at half mast across the country to acknowledge his passing and a… Read more Audio