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Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
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Wednesday, 7 June 2023
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Asthma group: vape rules not strong enough
7 Jun 2023'Cotton candy' and 'Strawberry jelly donut' flavoured vapes are too sweet for the government - who will put an end to the 'potentially enticing' brand names in August.
New vape shops won't be able to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 7 June 2023
7 Jun 2023PGA Tour players were blindsided by the news this morning that their tour and the World Tour had agreed to merge with rival LIV Golf, and accept funding from Saudi Arabia. Audio
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Barbie film creates global shortage of pink paint
7 Jun 2023Life in plastic is fantastic - and also very pink.
The upcoming Barbie movie has made international headlines by causing shortages of pink paint, wiping out one company's entire global supply.
The… Read more Audio
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National rolls out new plan for infrastructure
7 Jun 2023Christopher Luxon is accusing the government of destroying a pipeline of good infrastructure projects -- projects he says National will get back on track.
The party is today announcing a five-point… Read more Audio
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More support needed to help neurodiverse children
7 Jun 2023Groups supporting children with conditions such as autism and dyslexia say a government action plan has failed to deliver.
The Neurodiversity in Education Coalition says the plan began in 2019 but… Read more Audio
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Firefighters battle blaze at Shelly Bay overnight
7 Jun 2023Firefighters in Wellington have spent much of this morning battling a large blaze at the Shelly Bay site on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula.
The fire, which took hold around 3am this morning, was… Read more Audio
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Firefighters slower in getting to fires
7 Jun 2023Firefighters have been getting slower at getting to emergencies, so their bosses have moved the goalposts.
Where once Fire and Emergency had a target to get paid crews to 90 percent of structure… Read more Audio
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Principals want more done about vaping around schools
School principals have given the government's new crack down on youth vaping the thumbs up but say more needs to be done to combat what they are calling a crisis.
From August, all vapes sold will… Read more Audio
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Man to appear in Kaikohe court charged with manslaughter
7 Jun 2023A man is appearing in the Kaikohe District court today over the killing of Linda Woods in her home last Thursday.
The 52 year old man has been charged with manslaughter, burglary and aggravated… Read more Audio
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State of emergency in Ukraine after dam was destroyed
A huge dam in the Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine has been destroyed, unleashing a flood of water.
Ukraine's military and Nato have accused Russia of blowing up the dam, while Russia has… Read more Audio
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Michael Wood still Minister for Auckland despite share mess
7 Jun 2023Senior Labour MP Michael Wood remains Minister for Auckland this morning, despite having to stand down from his transport portfolio.
Mr Wood was stood down after failing to properly disclose shares… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 7 June 2023
7 Jun 2023The golfing world was left stunned this morning as the PGA Tour, World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV Circuit, who have been involved in a feud that has divided the sport, announced a shock agreement… Read more Audio
Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
Hosted by former political editor and breakfast and business TV host Corin Dann, with co-presenter Ingrid Hipkiss. They’re joined by award-winning newsreader Nicola Wright, and, sports newsreader and commentator Nathan Rarere (who also hosts RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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