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Morning Report for Thursday 20 October 2022
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Australia trumps Silver Ferns after two weeks of wins
8:56 AM.Two steps forward, one step back for the Silver Ferns.
The Australian Diamonds trounced New Zealand last night in the third Constellation Cup match in Melbourne, winning 62 goals to 47.
Defensively… Read more Audio
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Safety concerns in parts of Central Christchurch
8:52 AM.People say they don't feel safe in parts of central Christchurch, where brawls, assaults and theft have become commonplace.
An 18-year-old appeared in the district court yesterday facing an assault… Read more Audio
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Nelson Mayor on proposal to cut regional journalists
8:43 AM.The media organisation Stuff has announced a proposal to gut its regional newsrooms, sparking fears for the impact it might have on local democracy.
In Nelson, the Nelson Mail would drop from eight… Read more Audio
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Former Dilworth headmaster speaks at Abuse in Care inquiry
8:40 AM.A former Headmaster of Dilworth School says while he was in charge there was no cover-up of sexual abuse - but he admits he didn't handle allegations properly. Abuse at the Auckland boarding school is… Read more Audio
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50th anniversary of Equal Pay Act
8:33 AM.The day was October 20, 1972.
Parliament passed the Equal Pay Act, a move met with jubilation by those lobbying for equality.
But 50 years on, those celebrations are largely muted.
Māori, Pasifika… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 20 October 2022
8:29 AM.Business update for 20 October 2022 Audio
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Developer taking Kāinga Ora to court
8:24 AM.A property developer is taking the government's housing agency, Kāinga Ora, to court alleging anti-competitive conduct.
Winton had wanted Kāinga Ora to use its powers under the Urban Development Act… Read more Audio
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Chief Victims Advisor on teen rapist's home detention sentence
8:19 AM.The Chief Victims Advisor says too much weight is being placed on the rehabilitation of offenders within the justice system.
This in the wake of the nine-month home detention sentence handed down to… Read more Audio
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Children's Minister under fire over Malachi Subecz
8:15 AM.The Children's Minister has been accused of sitting on his hands while he waits for another report on the death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
The Tauranga child suffered months of abuse that went… Read more Audio
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National Party defends social investment fund proposal
8:10 AM.The deputy leader of the National party insists a social investment fund with contribution from wealthy New Zealanders will not be idealogically driven and will instead be based on results.
Nicola… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 20 October 2022
8:06 AM.The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is refusing to blame the officiating for last night's heavy defeat to Australia in Melbourne and says her team failed to adjust to the Diamonds physicality. Audio
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How far will $40 get you in vegetables?
7:55 AM.KC Loo Fruit Centre is a family run business that has been selling fruit and veges in Mount Eden for over 60 years.
With inflation at a 32 year high we gave resident food price reporter Leonard… Read more Audio
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Farmers hitting the road for another protest
7:49 AM.Tractors will take to our roads today as part of a nation-wide protest organised by Groundswell.
The farmer advocacy group opposes the government's emission pricing scheme plan and expects… Read more Audio
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Regional councillor critical of pro-rail protestors
7:45 AM.A Greater Wellington regional councillor who is advocating for a better rail service to and from Wellington, says protestors did themselves a disservice by blocking commuters traveling on State… Read more Audio
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Putin announces martial law for Ukrainian regions
7:33 AM.Russia's president has announced the introduction of martial law in the four Ukrainian regions he claims to have annexed.
He made the declaration at a security council meeting he was chairing… Read more Audio
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Broadcasting Standards Authority decision on RNZ report
7:29 AM.In July last year RNZ reported on a child who effectively lived more than nine weeks in a Waikato hospital because Oranga Tamariki were unable to find them a placement.
The Broadcasting Standards… Read more Audio
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Auckland bike lobby group responds to Mayor's letter
7:20 AM.Auckland and it's under-fire transport system are expected to be on the agenda this morning when Jacinda Ardern meets the city's leaders.
The Prime Minister will sit down privately with new mayor… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister and Auckland Mayor set to meet
7:18 AM.The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Auckland's new mayor Wayne Brown meet today.
The outcome of their korero will be watched closely - especially by transport and housing advocacy groups.
Reporter… Read more Audio
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More criticism after review of rapist's home detention sentence
7:13 AM.A failed bid to put a teenage serial rapist behind bars has sparked a fresh wave of criticism and possibly more protests.
The Crown belatedly appealed Jayden Meyer's sentence of nine months home… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 20 October 2022
7:08 AM.The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua concedes they were bullied by Australia in last night's Constellation Cup defeat in Melbourne, as they hosts kept the series alive. Audio
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Market Update for 20 October 2022
6:55 AM.Business update for 20 October 2022 Audio
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Victims advocate on Meyer appeal decline
6:43 AM.A failed bid to put a teenage serial rapist behind bars has sparked a fresh wave of criticism and possibly more protests.
The Crown belatedly appealed Jayden Meyer's sentence of nine months home… Read more Audio
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Nelson homeowners still locked out after floods
6:43 AM.Many Nelson homeowners are still working to fix slip-damaged properties so they can return home, two months after devastating floods hit the region. Some help is at hand - to streamline the process… Read more Audio
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Fresh wave of criticism after Meyer appeal declined
6:40 AM.A failed bid to put a teenage serial rapist behind bars has sparked a fresh wave of criticism and possibly more protests.
The Crown belatedly appealed Jayden Meyer's sentence of nine months home… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 20 October 2022
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 20 October 2022
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Iranian athlete insists she forgot headscarf
6:12 AM.The Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi who competed in South Korea while not wearing a headscarf has returned to Tehran to a heroes welcome.
Crowds gathered at the airport chanting her name and calling her… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 20 October 2022
6:00 AM.It's Rapare, Thursday October the 20th Anei nga kaupapa mo tenei haora.. Top stories this morning... A failed bid to put a teenage serial rapist behind bars sparks fresh criticism We look ahead to the… Read more Audio