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Morning Report for Thursday 9 June 2022
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Music promoter wants Bowl of Brooklands lake filled
8:55 AM.A leading music promoter says a proposal to increase the capacity at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth could put it among New Zealand's premier concert venues.
He wants the council to go one… Read more Audio
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Vic Books Pipitea closing after hit from Covid-19, parliament protest
8:47 AM.This year's parliamentary protest has proven to be the final nail in the coffin for a well-known Wellington bookstore and cafe.
Vic Books is closing its Pipitea campus shop on the 31 July after the… Read more Audio
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Seven million official Covid-19 cases in Australia since 2020
8:44 AM.There have been more than seven million recorded cases of covid in Australia since 2020, but experts believe the true number is likely to be much higher. This comes as restrictions have eased… Read more Audio
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DairyNZ on He Waka Eke Noa proposals
8:40 AM.Farmers have released their plan to price emissions.
The He Waka Eke Noa partnership behind the sector's alternative to joining the Emissions Trading Scheme recommends letting farmers count their… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister headed to Australia to meet Albanese
8:29 AM.The Prime Minister is heading to Australia to catch up with her newly elected counterpart.
She will be the first world leader Anthony Albanese receives since the Labor leader took office two weeks… Read more Audio
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Victim Support hands bullying report over to Ministry
8:23 AM.Victim Support has finally given the Ministry of Justice a full copy of a report into allegations of bullying at the service under the condition very few people see it.
The charity's board has, until… Read more Audio
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Expert on Alan Hall's murder conviction quashing
8:13 AM.The Supreme Court yesterday quashed Alan Hall's murder conviction, but an expert warns there are many other wrongful convictions which are yet to be overturned.
University of Waikato professor of… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 9 June 2022
8:06 AM.The Stars captain Maia Wilson says they were able to overcome some umpiring decisions and deflect a couple of comebacks to beat the Mystics and book their place in the ANZ Premiership grand final. Audio
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World Bank warns of 'stagflation' flashback to the 70s
7:55 AM.The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has slashed growth forecasts in the global economy, following a similar move from the World Bank.
Yesterday, the World Bank issued a stark… Read more Audio
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Ports of Auckland scraps $65 millon automation project
7:51 AM.Ports of Auckland has scrapped its long-awaited container automation project after years of delays and $65 million dollars spent.
The move has pleased unions who were worried about safety and job… Read more Audio
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Contractor operated 'dangerous and high risk' sites
7:48 AM.A major contractor was operating roadworks labelled "dangerous and high risk" to pedestrians, drivers and cyclists at the same time it was let off a prosecution over a cyclist's death.
Downer failed… Read more Audio
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Wild weather arrives in Wellington
7:44 AM.There are severe weather warnings for much of the country after rather a wet night in places.
Metservice's Karl Loots spoke to Susie Ferguson. Read more Audio
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ACC reverses decision to slash home help after RNZ inquiries
7:38 AM.An Auckland tetraplegic is relieved the Accident Compensation Corporation has reversed a decision to slash his home help by 14 hours per week following inquiries by RNZ.
Dean Brennan was worried he… Read more Audio
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Groundswell co-founders haven't read Bill they're vehemently against
7:26 AM.The co-founders of Groundswell admit they have not read the three waters legislation they are so vehemently against.
More than 300 people gathered at the Gore Town and Country Club yesterday… Read more Audio
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Shane Jones on Māori tikanga
7:20 AM.A Wellington woman is vowing to fight after her husband's body was forcibly taken from their home by his whānau, to be buried at his Northland marae.
Tommy Murray, who was 54, had a heart problem… Read more Audio
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Wellington woman wants husband's body back
7:18 AM.A Wellington woman is vowing to fight after her husband's body was forcibly taken from their home by his whānau, to be buried at his Northland marae.
Tommy Murray, who was 54, had a heart problem… Read more Audio
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Alan Hall's lawyer on conviction quashing
7:13 AM.Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Read more Audio
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Alan Hall no longer a convicted murder
7:10 AM.Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Read more Audio
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Business News for 9 June 2022
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Ngāi Tahu close to permanent regional council seats
6:49 AM.Ngāi Tahu are a step closer to getting permanent seats on the Canterbury Regional Council.
A bill allowing such a move has passed its second reading.
Once it becomes law the iwi can appoint two… Read more Audio
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Expert on agriculture sector's plan to price carbon emissions
6:41 AM.Farmers have released their plan to price carbon emissions outside the Emissions Trading Scheme.
The He Waka Eke Noa partnership recommends letting farmers count their emissions and allowing… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Thursday 9 June 2022
6:38 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 9 June 2022
6:27 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 9 June 2022
6:25 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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He Waka Eke Noa will put farmers out of business - Groundswell
6:16 AM.The primary sector has released its plan to price its climate emissions, but not all farmers are happy.
The He Waka Eke Noa partnership behind the sector's alternative to joining the Emissions… Read more Audio
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US mass shooting victims' emotional testimonies at gun hearing
6:09 AM.Survivors and the family of victims of recent mass shootings in the United States have given emotional testimonies before lawmakers at a hearing on gun violence.
Among those speaking was a student at… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 9 June 2022
6:00 AM.Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer -- now questions are being raised about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars. A Wellington woman is vowing to fight to get her husband's… Read more Audio