Morning Report for Monday 15 November 2021

8:55 AM.It's taking Dublin a while to come back to earth after Ireland stunned the All Blacks 29-20 on Sunday morning.

It sparked scenes of wild celebration in a city renowned for its nightlife.

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8:49 AM.Health data from Saturday show that 81 percent of the eligible population have received their second Covid-19 vaccine.

Auckland is close to reaching 90 percent full vaccinated - currently just one… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.A 50 metre high tower with 70 tonnes of bells in it that presents a high earthquake risk in central Wellington, has been allowed to stay that way for up to six more years.

The long running project to… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Raw sewage leaks inside the walls of Whangārei Hospital's medical wing have made many scrunch their noses in disgust.

The Northland District Health Board has been asking the government for funding to… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.Hone Harawira needs no introduction as a protester - he's been at it longer than many people have been alive.

Even his harshest critic would probably concede he knows how to make it work.

So, how… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Australians have beaten New Zealand yet again in a knockout tournament, winning the T20 cricket World Cup final.

The Black Caps lost the toss and were put in to bat first, posting a record total of… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.Health workers who haven't had their first Covid-19 vaccination will be barred from the job from tomorrow.

While some nurses are firm in their stance to not get vaccinated, it's hoped others might… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.There are six cases of Covid-19 in the Lakes DHB region, an area which ranks near the bottom of the vaccination charts.

Lakes DHB chief executive Nick Saville-Wood spoke to Susie Ferguson.
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8:10 AM.Delta has latched itself onto the Rotorua-Taupō region, and the low vaccination rate there has health officials on edge. 

There are six cases of Covid-19 in the Lakes DHB region, an area which ranks… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.A Hamilton woman living in the US is openly admitting that she targets single mothers, Māori and pasifika to join a finance course that international regulators liken to a pyramid scheme.

IM Academy… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.The government's Three Waters plan has been labelled an attack on democracy at a council-organised rally in North Canterbury.

Hurunui District council is one of several councils opposing the… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.Two weeks of intense negotiations at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow has ended with a new pact aimed at curbing global warming.

The agreement is the first ever climate deal to… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.More than 2000 travellers have had a shorter stay in MIQ under new rules and are now isolating at home.

International arrivals only have to stay a minimum of seven days in managed isolation, rather… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.Well it wasn't the fairytale ending we were hoping for in the T20 Cricket World Cup final, with Australia beating New Zealand by 8 wickets to win the championship in Dubai this morning.

The Black… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.​The Prime Minister says it's not unexpected that cases of Covid-19 are surfacing in several new parts of the country.

The virus emerged in Rotorua, Taupō and the Tararua district over the weekend… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.A Northland education leader says it's unclear how many teachers remain unvaccinated against Covid-19 as a government mandate looms.

Monday is the last day for teachers and other school workers to… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Health authorities warn the rural Māori population is most at risk as Covid-19 marches down the country and cases hit a new record.

The virus is spreading in the North Island, with new cases in… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.The hex continues for the Black Caps, who've suffered a bitter defeat to Australia in this morning's T20 cricket World Cup final. Even a good knock by captain Kane Williamson wasn't enough, with… Read more Audio

6:48 AM.The COP26 climate summit agreement has enraged environmentalists but the consensus from delegates is that it is better then no deal at all.

The two-week talks in Glasgow finally wrapped yesterday… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.Covid-19 is creeping down the country, with new cases reported in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua over the weekend.

It comes after six cases were found in Taranaki on Thursday last week after multiple… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.The latest modeling suggests Auckland's Covid-19 outbreak is now less likely to hit its worse case scenario, and is on track to reach a peak by the end of November.

Data modeller Shaun Hendy says… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.Monday is the last day for teachers to get their first Covid-19 vaccine, before the government mandate kicks in.

From Tuesday it will be against the law for completely unvaccinated teachers to go… Read more Audio