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Morning Report for Wednesday 28 May 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
10:00 AM.In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Read more Audio
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Record number of Hihi chicks hatch on Tiritiri Matangi Island
8:56 AM.This year, a record 277 Hihi chicks fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island, in the Hauraki Gulf. Hihi Conservation Charitable Trust trustee and Professor of Conservation Science at the Institute of… Read more Audio
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Wellington conservationist provides $1 million for council
8:53 AM.When Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid on a thousand hectares of farmland and native bush in Eastbourne, it was only possible with the help of a million-dollar donation from the… Read more Audio
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Clinical trial underway to test kava to treat PTSD
8:48 AM.A new clinical trial is underway to test a traditional Pacific healing method for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The study's co-lead University of Waikato associate professor Sione… Read more Audio
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Early election called in Samoa
8:46 AM.Samoa will go to the polls almost a year earlier than scheduled, with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calling a snap election. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Tekapō locals remove stones stacked on lake front
8:40 AM.For months the seemingly innocuous activity of stacking stones on the shores of Lake Tekapō had increased so much that residents couldn't keep up with knocking them all down. Tekapō resident Jonny… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 28 May 2025
8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Homeless NZers on Gold Coast offered one-way tickets home
8:24 AM.Down-on-their-luck Kiwis living on Australia's Gold Coast are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand when they find themselves homeless and without government support. Nerang Neighbourhood… Read more Audio
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Gisborne Mayor on doctors strike
8:21 AM.Fifty senior doctors at Gisborne Tairāwhiti Hospital walked off the job at midnight last night, for a 24-hour strike for better pay and work conditions. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Health NZ on Tairāwhiti Hospital doctors strike
8:15 AM.Health New Zealand says the situation in Tairāwhiti Hospital is challenging, but progress is being made with more permanent staff now signing on. Health NZ's Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan… Read more Audio
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Palmerston North Boys' High School rector on death of former student from tackle game
8:10 AM.There are growing calls to ban the controversial new sport "run-it straight", following the death of a Palmerston North teenager who was playing it socially with friends. David Bovey is the Rector of… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 8am 28 May 2025
8:06 AM.Auckland FC have received a boost following the disappointment of their semi-final defeat with Steve Corica and Alex Paulsen winning major A-League awards. Audio
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Group outlines what is needed for third supermarket
7:54 AM.A potential third player in New Zealand's supermarket sector has laid out what it would need from the Government to set up shop here. Tex Edwards spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Auckland trains won't run over King's Birthday weekend
7:51 AM.Auckland trains will stop running for four days from this Friday. AT's Public Transport Director Stacey van der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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MPs may receive KiwiSaver contributions up to 20 percent
7:46 AM.A week after the government announced it would halve its annual contribution to the KiwiSaver of taxpayers, it's been revealed MPs may be receiving up to 20 percent contributions to their… Read more Audio
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Reserve Bank expected to cut OCR
7:39 AM.The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, lowering it to 3.25 percent. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Controversial police directive on retail crime canned
7:33 AM.The Police Commissioner has stepped in and canned a controversial directive telling officers not to investigate retail crimes below certain monetary thresholds. Retail Crime Group chair Sunny Kaushal… Read more Audio
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Senior doctors strike at Tairāwhiti Hospital
7:24 AM.Doctors in Gisborne say Wednesday's strike causes only minor disruption compared to ongoing delays from chronic understaffing. Consultant Physician in General Medicine at Tairāwhiti Hospital senior… Read more Audio
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Public service leaks crackdown leaked to RNZ
7:19 AM.A crackdown on public servants leaking information has been revealed, in a document leaked to RNZ. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Teen dies after head injury from tackle game
7:15 AM.An expert who raised concerns about the Run-It game trend, says more must urgently be done after the loss of a teenager on Monday. AUT Professor Patria Hume spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Uncle of dead teen on dangers of tackle game
7:09 AM.The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 7am 28 May 2025
7:07 AM.Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been named the men's A-League coach of the year after guiding his side to a record unbeaten start and the minor premiership in their maiden season. Audio
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NZer wins cheese-rolling comp in UK
6:49 AM.A New Zealander has grabbed first place at one of Britain's wacky-est sport contests, the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, annually held near the city of Gloucester. Winner Byron Smith spoke to… Read more Audio
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Port of Auckland on increase to access charge
6:45 AM.Port of Auckland bosses say they want to encourage trucks to operate off-peak, to ease congestion on city roads. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sexually abused woman retraumatised applying for ACC support
6:41 AM.A woman who was sexually violated as a child says she has been further traumatised by the process of applying for support from ACC. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 28 May 2025
6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Early Business News for 28 May 2025
6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
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King Charles delivers speech written by Canadian PM
6:19 AM.King Charles has opened the Canadian parliamentary session delivering a speech written by Prime Minster Mark Carney. The Globe and Mail senior parliamentary reporter Steven Chase spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Ports of Auckland increase access charge by 77 percent
6:14 AM.Truck operators are outraged at a 77 percent increase in access charges to Port of Auckland. National Road Carriers Association chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Man in custody after car drives into crowd in Liverpool
6:08 AM.A 53-year-old man is in custody and facing charges of attempted murder, after a car was driven into crowds celebrating at Liverpool FCs Premier League victory parade. UK correspondent Olly Barrett… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 6am 28 May 2025
6:06 AM.Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been named the men's A-League coach of the year after guiding his side to a record unbeaten start and the Premier's Plate in their maiden season. Audio