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Morning Report for Friday 10 March 2023
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Political editors panel: Public service posturing
8:46 AM.Friday means Morning Report's weekly political panel.
This week Newshub's Political Editor Jenna Lynch, joined RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Read more Audio
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Bagpipes set to ring out across Christchurch streets
8:42 AM.Cantabrians might be forgiven for thinking they're living in a Scottish town over the next few days.
Bagpipes and drums will be ringing out in Christchurch's streets for the New Zealand and South… Read more Audio
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Cyclone Gabrielle doesn't stop man's Puketapu store purchase
8:39 AM.A Hawkes Bay man hasn't let Cyclone Gabrielle put him off from buying a local store in a hard hit rural area.
Jaycen Maxwell took the plunge in Puketapu taking on the business within days of the… Read more Audio
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UK-NZ working holiday visas coming in earlier than expected
8:31 AM.Young New Zealanders looking to go on that big OE to the UK will now be able to stay longer.
A new working holiday visa between the two countries will come into effect earlier than expected.
Changes… Read more Audio
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Another meningococcal case in Christchurch
8:24 AM.Another 18-year-old is in hospital with meningococcal, the second in less than 24 hours and the fourth case in Christchurch so far this year.
On Wednesday a fellow 18 year old university student had… Read more Audio
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Health experts warning about Covid-19 in schools
8:19 AM.Health experts are warning that schools without adequate Covid-19 safety measures could cause another outbreak of the virus.
In an editorial published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today… Read more Audio
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Interislander ferry troubles a nightmare for Picton tourism
8:15 AM.Repeated delays, cancellations and mechanical problems on the Interislander ferries are causing nightmares for tourism and accomodation providers in Picton.
Destination Marlborough general manager… Read more Audio
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School closures likely next week due to teachers' strike
8:11 AM.Widespread school closures are likely next week after primary and kindergarten teachers voted to go on strike on the same day as secondary school teachers.
The decision means nearly 50,000 union… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 10 March 2023
8:06 AM.The Black Caps captain Tim Southee says Sri Lanka showed why they are near the top of the world test championship standings on day one of the First Test in Christchurch. Audio
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Rare beers on show for a good cause
7:55 AM.If you've got a palate for a pint - would you rather your afternoon ale taste like prunes, barley wine, or smoke?
Those at the Rare Beer Challenge being held in Wellington and Auckland on Friday will… Read more Audio
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Westminster Abbey closes doors to prepare for King's coronation
7:51 AM.Westminster Abbey will close its doors to the public on 25 April to prepare for the King's coronation.
Preparations are well underway for the crowning of King Charles and his wife, Queen Consort… Read more Audio
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Independent panel wants review of lawyer complaints
7:47 AM.An independent panel is calling for a complete review of how complaints about lawyers are handled.
Its three members say the old legislation is no longer fit for purpose.
The 192 page report calls… Read more Audio
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Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama in police custody
7:43 AM.Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama spent last night in police custody in Suva after being arrested and charged with abuse of office.
He is due to appear in court today.
RNZ Pacific… Read more Audio
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Fired Up Stilettos group protesting for strippers' rights
7:43 AM.Fired Up Stilettos is a group of 19 strip dancers who were told by way of a Facebook post that their services were no longer required at the Wellington club known as Calendar Girls.
The women had… Read more Audio
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Whangarei had caused unease for some time - lawyer
7:36 AM.A leading Northland lawyer says she and other collegues have been uneasy about their safety at the Whangārei courthouse for some time.
A family lawyer is in hospital with serious injuries after… Read more Audio
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Police involved after arguments outside Dargaville meeting
7:28 AM.Police had to break up arguments and ask people to leave when protesters turned up at a Dargaville meeting organised by opponents of co-governance.
Organiser Julian Batchelor tried to give a one-hour… Read more Audio
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Nuclear power plant cuts in Ukraine 'cannot go on' - UN
7:23 AM.Russia has launched its largest offensive on Ukraine since the anniversary of the war last month.
Missiles rained down across the country, killing at least nine people and knocking out power for… Read more Audio
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Up to 50,000 teachers and principals to strike next Thursday
7:19 AM.As many as 50,000 teachers and principals across the country will strike next Thursday.
Primary and kindergarten teachers are joining their secondary school counterparts in their bid to boosts… Read more Audio
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Health Minister on flawed emergency department data
7:10 AM.The National Party is seeking assurances that public data on cancer and acute care is not riddled with mistakes after the fiasco over Emergency Department wait times.
Te Whatu Ora has apologised for… Read more Audio
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Christchurch residents set to have their say on water use
6:48 AM.Christchurch residents will have their say on whether the amount of water they can use each day for free, is increased.
But before it happens, it wants to know what people think.
As Anna Sargent… Read more Audio
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Officials turn efforts to rebuilding
6:43 AM.It's been almost a month since Cyclone Gabrielle struck New Zealand, devastating large portions of Hawke's Bay and Tai rāwhiti.
The clean up is in full swing, with people still digging through silt… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 10 March 2023
6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 March 2023
6:28 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 10 March 2023
6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
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New York Mayor's message - ban shoppers who won't drop masks
6:18 AM.New York Mayor Eric Adams has made an unusual request to shopkeepers in these Covid-19 times - ban customers who won't remove their masks.
The former cop turned mayor says thieves are using face… Read more Audio
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Auckland Principal on upcoming massive teachers strike
6:09 AM.Hundreds of thousands of school students will have the day off next Thursday as teachers and principals across the country strike for more money.
As many as 50,000 teachers and principals from… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 10 March 2023
6:00 AM.Top stories for 10 March 2023 The National Party wants assurances that public health data is not riddled with mistakes... We'll speak to the Health Minister Ayesha Verrall. Primary and kindergarten… Read more Audio