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Morning Report for Tuesday 13 December 2022
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'Avatar' sequel lands Golden Globe 2023 nod
8:55 AM.Despite not being publicly released yet, Avatar: The Way of Water has already landed a Golden Globe nod.
It's contending with Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis for best drama film at the awards, which is… Read more Audio
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Christmas set to be packed at airports
8:53 AM.Christmas is coming, and with borders open at long last, this year finally marks the return of the international holiday season.
Airports are set to be packed to the brim, with Flight Centre bookings… Read more Audio
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New tests could deter international students - deputy principal
8:48 AM.A deputy principal says international students may be deterred from enrolling in schools here if new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests are too hard to pass.
From 2024 teenagers must pass tests in… Read more Audio
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People increasingly worried about insurance costs - Consumer
8:40 AM.A new Consumer New Zealand survey shows people are increasingly worried about the cost of home and contents insurance.
The survey of nearly 4000 respondents found half were concerned about the price… Read more Audio
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World Cup winning Black Ferns to be honoured at Parliament
8:35 AM.A month on from their dramatic Rugby World Cup triumph over England at Eden Park, the Black Ferns will assemble at Parliament today for a public celebration.
The event will be held on Parliament's… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 13 December 2022
8:30 AM.Business update for 13 December 2022 Audio
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Warning to get drugs tested before hitting festivals
8:26 AM.Festival-goers are being warned to get their drugs tested before they head to gigs this summer.
The Drug Foundation says nearly a quarter of the "highs" circulating at festivals aren't what they… Read more Audio
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Nurses Organisation continuing legal action over pay equity
8:24 AM.The Nurses Organisation is continuing its legal action over pay equity, but will support the health authority's application to the Employment Relations Authority, for an immediate interim payout.
Te… Read more Audio
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House prices down more than $100,000 from early 2022 - QV
8:15 AM.The average house value has fallen by more than $100,000 from the start of the year, as the residential market slowdown continues.
Quotable Value's house price index for November shows homes… Read more Audio
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Hospitality businesses feel left out from immigration changes
8:10 AM.Despite dozens of changes to immigration settings announced yesterday, Hospitality NZ is warning restaurants, cafes and bars could miss out on desperately needed business because they've been left… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 13 December 2022
8:06 AM.The top Silver Ferns shooter and defender have taken out the New Zealand Netball Supreme Award for 2022. Audio
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Hapū upset as govt pushes ahead with treaty settlement
7:55 AM.The government is pushing ahead with a treaty settlement one hapū says will strip it of its right to justice.
The Supreme Court last week found in favour of an earlier Waitangi Tribunal ruling that… Read more Audio
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Concerns compulsory tests will deter international students
7:52 AM.A deputy principal says international students may be deterred from enrolling in schools here if new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests are too hard to pass.
From 2024 teenagers must pass tests in… Read more Audio
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European lawmaker accused of taking bribes from Qatar
7:50 AM.High-ranking European Union lawmaker Eva Kaili has been arrested due to a corruption probe by Belgian officials for allegedly taking bribes from Qatar.
Brussels correspondent Rosie Birchard spoke to… Read more Audio
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Immigration Minister defends how long it took to widen immigration green list
7:38 AM.Better late than never has been the response of many to the government's widening of its green list immigration settings.
Nurses, doctors and midwives can now get a straight to residence visa when… Read more Audio
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Investigation ongoing into wheels falling off dental clinics
7:26 AM.Investigations into wheels snapping off mobile dental clinics are continuing, months after a health service warned about the dangers.
Wheels have snapped off the trailers twice since 2017, flying… Read more Audio
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Te Whatu Ora fast tracking pay equity for nurses
7:23 AM.Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is moving to fast track pay equity for nurses.
It says nurses shouldn't have to wait for a pay rise while unions take legal action over back pay.
It is asking the… Read more Audio
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Public transport gets a boost from immigration settings change
7:15 AM.The transport sector is also getting a much needed boost with immigration settings being temporarily tweaked to offer a residence pathway.
Cabinet has agreed to develop a sector agreement to support… Read more Audio
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Health recruiter inundated after immigration settings change
7:09 AM.The phones are already running hot for nurses, doctors and midwives who want to move to New Zealand, taking advantage of a new straight to residence pathway.
The government has expanded the straight… Read more Audio
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Immigrant family wants MIQ lottery system failure acknowledged
6:52 AM.An immigrant family who had several unhappy experiences with MIQ wants the government to formally acknowledge the failings of the lottery system.
This follows the Chief Ombudsman's finding that the… Read more Audio
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National Party says government change to immigration settings should have come sooner
6:50 AM.The National Party says the government's decision to add migrant nurses to the direct pathway to residence is welcome, but should have happened a year ago.
Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 13 December 2022
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Ruapehu Mayor wants cheaper train tickets to town
6:21 AM.It's the inspiration for one of our most famous folk songs, and now Taumarunui is back on the main trunk line.
But the local mayor wants to see people in the central North Island town get a cheaper… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 13 December 2022
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Covid-19: Data reveals virus has killed more than flu
6:17 AM.You may have heard friends or family compare Covid-19 to getting the flu, it's likely to lay you low for a few days and then life goes on, but is that really the case?
Data journalist Farah Hancock… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 13 December 2022
6:00 AM.It's Ratu - Tuesday December the 13th Anei nga kaupapa mo tenei haora.. Top stories this morning... New Zealand is opening up to more immigration as key jobs get on the fast track to residency We… Read more Audio