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Morning Report for Thursday 27 January 2022
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Researchers unearth hippo's communication secrets
8:56 AM.Researchers have unearthed the secrets of how hippopotamuses communicate, and it can get pretty messy.
A team of European-based scientists discovered the hippos can recognise each others' voices.
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Australian Open: Medvedev into the semi-finals
8:53 AM.It's all go at the Australian open, Daniil Medvedev beat Felix Auger-Aliassime to secure his spot in the semi finals.
Meanwhile, Spain's Rafael Nadal is the semi-final, but not without controversy.
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Covid-19: Mask mandates difficult for those with legitimate reasons to not wear masks
8:49 AM.A disability advocate says hostility towards people not wearing masks is increasing.
This is making life difficult for those with genuine reasons not to mask up.
Autism New Zealand advocate Chanelle… Read more Audio
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Porirua residents contaminating recycling could lose bins
8:45 AM.Porirua residents who regularly throw contaminated items in their recycling could lose their bins.
The council says workers have found dirty nappies, sanitary items, broken glass and rotting meat in… Read more Audio
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Regional mayors back opposition to speed limit drop
8:41 AM.Waka Kotahi is standing firm in the face of local opposition to a lower speed limit for the road between Napier and Taupo.
It insists reducing the maximum speed on the highway from 100 kilometres an… Read more Audio
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ACC service set up to challenge its decisions fails
8:37 AM.A service the ACC set up to help people better understand how its dispute process works has failed.
Documents obtained by RNZ show the so-called Navigation service created in 2019 has not worked… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 27 January 2022
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Househunters go into spending lockdown to secure loans
8:24 AM.Wannabe homeowners are locking up their lives to try to increase their chances of getting a mortgage.
Banks are now tougher to convince with potential mortgage applicants now having to reveal more… Read more Audio
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GP fears people could slip through cracks in Omicron plan
8:17 AM.People who catch Omicron will be alerted by text and directed to a website for information when the country moves into Phase Two of its response to the variant.
The move has GPs worried that people… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Shane Reti on infections modelling
8:10 AM.The National Party's health spokesperson says changes need to be made to boost ICU capacity for the Omicron outbreak.
National's Dr Shane Reti told Morning Report it's clear New Zealand's health… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 27 January 2022
8:06 AM.Top seed Daniil Medvedev says he had "zero confidence" when he trailed Felix Auger-Aliassime by two sets in their Australian Open quarter-final last night yet somehow found a way to claim victory in a… Read more Audio
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Veteran rocker Neil Young delivers ultimatum to Spotify
7:56 AM.It's either him or me, but you can't have both.
That's the ultimatum from Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, to the streaming giant Spotify.
He's threatened to pull his music from the platform… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Business NZ on RAT supply and government
7:51 AM.A furore is continuing over supply of rapid antigen tests for Covid-19.
Some businesses are fuming - accusing the government of commandeering orders they had placed with suppliers.
Director General… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Early Childhood Council on risk in centres
7:46 AM.The Ministry of Health has confirmed a suspected case of Omicron at an early childhood centre in Tauranga.
It says all those at the centre at the time are being treated as close contacts, being asked… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Michael Baker on expected Omicron numbers
7:40 AM.A top epidemiologist thinks New Zealand could see a better Omicron scenario than what a highly respected overseas health research organisation is modelling.
New Zealand could be facing 50,000 daily… Read more Audio
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Inflation figures set to come out today
7:35 AM.Inflation figures come out today with what's expected to be highest rate in three decades.
It comes as the economy braces for more disruption with the arrival of the Omicron variant of Covid-19… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Business says RATs order not filled due to govt
7:25 AM.Businesses importing and distributing rapid antigen tests in New Zealand say the government's bulk order is crushing private supplies.
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says government has… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: New Zealand well prepared for Omicron surge - Andrew Little
7:17 AM.The Government is preparing for a more hands-off approach once Omicron cases in the community grow to their thousands.
A three phase plan has been announced.
In phase one, which we're in now… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Cases at ECE, music festival
7:16 AM.The Ministry of Health has confirmed a suspected case of Omicron at an early childhood centre in Tauranga.
It says all those at the centre at the time are being treated as close contacts, being asked… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Modelling says NZ could face 50,000 infections per day by Waitangi
7:09 AM.New Zealand could be facing 50,000 daily Omicron infections by Waitangi weekend, according to modelling by a highly respected, overseas health research organisation, peaking at about 80,000 each day… Read more Audio
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Business News for 27 Januray 2022
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Covid-19: Fiji schools head back despite new wave
6:50 AM.Students are back at school in Fiji for the first time since April last year, but more than 200 teachers are positive for Covid-19.
This comes as the Pacific nation grapples with the third wave of… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Mayor on newest New Plymouth case
6:46 AM.A new community case of Covid-19 in New Plymouth came just one day after the Taranaki region was declared Covid-19 free.
The Ministry of Health says genome sequencing is underway but in the meantime… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: GPs warn they won't be able to help everyone
6:42 AM.Doctors are warning they won't be able to help all of their patients when there are thousands of daily Omicron infections.
The warning follows the announcement of the Government's three-phase plan to… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Thursday 27 January 2022
6:38 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 27 January 2022
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 27 January 2022
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Corrections union warns loss of unvaccinated workers disruptive
6:17 AM.The union representing prison staff is warning the loss of dozens of workers who refused to get vaccinated will disrupt prison life.
The Department of Corrections insists there is no problem, but the… Read more Audio
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UK PM Boris Johnson rejects calls for his resignation
6:11 AM.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected opposition calls for him to resign for attending lockdown parties.
Tensions over the UK leader's job are mounting, ahead of the publication of an… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Businesses say government rapid antigen test order ruined plans
6:08 AM.Businesses say the government's order of rapid antigen tests has tripped up their pandemic planning.
The Food and Grocery Council says it's members are profoundly disappointed the government has… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 27 January 2022
6:00 AM.Modelling suggests New Zealand could be facing 50-thousand daily Omicron infections by Waitangi weekend, the Government outlines its 3 stage approach to Omicron, businesses say the government's bulk… Read more Audio