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Rescuers struggle with stranded whale in Northland
8:39 AM.We hear the latest from RNZ reporter Eden Moore at Ripiro beach, where hopes are fading for the surviving humpback whale which is still stranded. Audio
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Govt can lead way by sharing construction risk - Graham Burke
8:28 AM.The government's plan to tackle construction industry concerns can't come soon enough for sub contractors. Cabinet ministers met with construction leaders on Monday to address the major challenges… Read more Audio
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Oranga Tamariki recommends Hutt teen for full-time care
8:24 AM.Following a story Morning Report ran last week about a Hutt Valley grandmother's battle with Oranga Tamariki. Six months ago authorities became involved because of violence and drug use at the home… Read more Audio
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'Trade for All' will benefit women, Māori economy - David Parker
8:17 AM.Protests against trade deals was one of the reasons cited by the Government yesterday for new public consultation. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership… Read more Audio
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Secondary teacher pay, conditions talks begin
8:10 AM.The secondary teachers' union is entering into pay talks with the Education Ministry on Tuesday. Reduced workloads and better pay are top of the agenda. Jack Boyle is president of the Post Primary… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 7 August 2018
8:06 AM.Prosecutors say England cricketer Ben Stokes engaged in "a sustained episode of significant violence that left onlookers shocked" as he goes on trial for fighting. Audio
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Only six Hurricanes named in All Blacks squad
7:57 AM.While Crusaders supporters will be rubbing their hands with glee at yesterday's All Blacks' team naming, Hurricanes fans may be feeling a bit confused. Ten of the Super Rugby champion Crusaders'… Read more Audio
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Frustrated Wellington bus users turn to taxis
7:54 AM.Three weeks on from the launch of Wellington's new bus network, some frustrated passengers are giving up and say they'll use their car or a taxi instead. They're sick of the overcrowding, missed… Read more Audio
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Ben Stokes on trial over 'significant violence'
7:50 AM.The New Zealand born cricketer Ben Stokes faced trial for affray in England, with prosectuors claiming he mocked two gay men and knocked another two men unconscious. The jury at Bristol Crown Court… Read more Audio
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Bridges defends Collins' social media gaffe
7:46 AM.National's leader Simon Bridges won't be disciplining one of his MPs for calling on the Prime Minister to denounce a story about child rape - even though it turned out to be fake. Judith Collins… Read more Audio
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Govt fails to follow MBIE rules on construction contracts
7:40 AM.Cabinet ministers and construction leaders met in Wellington yesterday to discuss how to solve the major challenges facing the struggling industry. The sector has been plagued by issues related to… Read more Audio
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Stranded humpback whale alive, but hope fading
7:37 AM.Volunteers have spent the night on a beach in Northland caring for a stranded humpback whale. The humpback and her calf became stranded on Ripiro beach near Dargaville on Sunday morning. The calf died… Read more Audio
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Majority of business believes activity will improve - PM
7:23 AM.The Treasury is warning the government's finances could be under threat. In its update on the economy for July, the agency says growth may be weaker than forecast in May's budget. A slump in business… Read more Audio
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Suicide inquest needs overhaul - families
7:20 AM.Family members who've lost relatives to suicide say they're desperate for change, the inquest system needs an overhaul, and mental health services need drastic improvements. A government mental health… Read more Audio
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Nurses 'at breaking point' in aged care
7:16 AM.A rest home nurse has spoken of her guilt at being so busy she did not have the time to hold the hand of a dying patient. Rest homes are predicting they'll soon be short of about a thousand staff as… Read more Audio
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Thousands flee Lombok after deadly earthquake
7:10 AM.Thousands of people are fleeing the Indonesian island of Lombok after yesterday's severe earthquake. Nearly 100 people have been reported dead. Witnesses have spoken of chaos and terror as buildings… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 7 August 2018
7:06 AM.Prosecutors say England cricketer Ben Stokes was "provocative and offensive" and in an "angry state of mind" before an alleged fight in Bristol last year and unsuccessfully tried to bribe a nightclub… Read more Audio
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Business News for 7 August 2018
6:49 AM.NZ chief executives less confident in KPMG global survey. Commodity prices dip. Fixed price construction contracts not all bad. PGG Wrightson goes all NZ. Global markets. Audio
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'Grim' prospects for stranded whale at Ripiro Beach - mayor
6:47 AM.Hope continues to fade for a stranded humpback whale near Dargaville. The female whale, which was found with a now dead calf, has been stuck on Ripiro Beach since early Sunday. More than 100 rescuers… Read more Audio
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No problem with NZ First MPs heading Haumaha inquiry - PM
6:45 AM.The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says there are no conflicts of interest between New Zealand First Ministers or MPs and the inquiry into the process used to appoint the Deputy Police Commissioner… Read more Audio
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Treasury warns business slump may hit govt books
6:42 AM.The Treasury is warning the slump in business confidence and a cooling housing market could hit the Government's books. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson is playing this down. Audio
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Early Business News for 7 August 2018
6:20 AM.An early look at the day's business news. Overnight global market action. Audio
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Trump reimposes Iran sanctions
6:16 AM.The US has reimposed sanctions on Iran. When US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal in May, he also said the US would reimpose strict sanctions on Tehran… Read more Audio