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Morning Report for Friday 29 March 2019
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Susie Ferguson in Christchurch
8:56 AM.We cross to Susie Ferguson in Christchurch, ahead of the National Remembrance Service for victims of the March 15 mosque attacks. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.The Australian Prime Minister and Opposition leader are in Christchurch for the Remembrance Service for mosque victims. Their visit ends a tumultuous week in Australian politics - with Scott Morrison… Read more Audio
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Hastings votes to increase Māori representation on committees
8:50 AM.Hastings councillors have voted to increase Māori representation on its committees. The new structure will see non-elected members of the Māori Joint Committee appointed with voting rights to each of… Read more Audio
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Bella Vista botch-up to be held to account - mayor
8:45 AM.The mayor of Tauranga is vowing to hold to account those responsible for the botch-up at the failed Bella Vista housing development. Twenty one homes were eventually declared dangerous or not up to… Read more Audio
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New Waiho River bridge a logistical challenge
8:35 AM.The Transport Agency is wrestling with how to get massive pieces of a Bailey bridge transported to the West Coast. At east 16 trucks will be used to move parts of the new structure to the site on the… Read more Audio
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Jacinda Ardern heads to China to meet Xi Jinping
8:26 AM.The Prime Minister will travel to China on Sunday to meet with President Xi Jinping amid ongoing speculation of a strained relationship with China. An Australian academic says the visit presents an… Read more Audio
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Twyford discusses Housing unit contractor spending
8:20 AM.The Housing and Urban Development ministry, which runs the Kiwibuild programme, spent just under $5 million on consultants and contractors in the first four months of its existence. More than $1… Read more Audio
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What's happening at National Remembrance Service?
8:10 AM.More now on the National Remembrance Service in Christchurch taking place on Friday morning. It's taking place amid extremely tight security. Police have launched Operation Unity with the help of… Read more Audio
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Sports News for March 2019
8:06 AM.The return of All Blacks captain Kieran Read only makes the Hurricanes job a lot tougher in tonight's Super Rugby game in Wellington. Audio
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E-scooters: NZTA under pressure over risk assessment
7:54 AM.Newly released documents show all e-scooters were being ridden illegally just a month before the launch of trials of hire scooters in Auckland last October. They also show the Transport Agency sought… Read more Audio
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Wellington councillor urges decision on NZ Bus future
7:47 AM.A Greater Wellington Regional Councillor says a decision about the future of NZ Bus must be made soon, but replacing the troubled bus operator could be difficult. NZ Bus has been fined more than… Read more Audio
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Storm gathers over Whangarei social housing project
7:43 AM.Anxiety is mounting over a social housing project planned for a high-value suburb in Whangarei. More than 200 Maunu people turned up for a council meeting on Thursday demanding a say in Housing New… Read more Audio
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KiwiBuild failing to draw industry experience - National
7:39 AM.The National MP Judith Collins says the level of spending on contractors and consultants by the Housing Ministry shows it's struggling to attract people with industry experience. The ministry, that… Read more Audio
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Fatal building fire in Bangladesh
7:35 AM.At least 19 people have been killed in a huge blaze in a high-rise building in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka - and that number is expected to rise. Dozens of people are feared trapped inside the… Read more Audio
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UK MPs prepare for another Brexit vote
7:23 AM.The UK government is struggling to try and save Theresa May's Brexit deal - a day after she promised to quit as Prime Minister if it was approved. Alternatives to her deal were voted on by parliament… Read more Audio
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Christchurch prepares for National Remembrance Service
7:14 AM.Susie Ferguson is in Christchurch where the National Remembrance Service is about to begin for the victims of the mosque attacks. Guled Mire is a Christchurch local and a former refugee. He joins… Read more Audio
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Operation Unity: Christchurch mourns mosque attack victims
7:10 AM.Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the National Remembrance Service in Christchurch later this morning to honor the victims of the mosque attacks. It's taking place amid extremely… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 29 March 2019
7:06 AM.Manchester United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their permanent manager on a three-year contract. Audio
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Business News for 29 March 2019
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Police defend handling of Paul Tainui while on parole
6:43 AM.The police are defending their handling of Paul Tainui, who has been jailed for life for the rape and murder of Nicole Tuxford, found dead in her Christchurch home in April last year. At the time… Read more Audio
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Christchurch remembers mosque shooting victims
6:40 AM.People from around the country are travelling to Christchurch this morning for the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the mosque shootings. One of those travelling is Anjum Rahman… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 29 March 2019
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Fox Glacier remains cut off after storm
6:17 AM.Fox Glacier remains in the dark ages after this week's massive storm with a communications blackout. The township has been without phone, mobile or internet connection since the Waiho Bridge was… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 29 March 2019
6:06 AM.Manchester United have handed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a three-year contract to make him their manager on a permanent basis. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 29 March 2019
6:00 AM.Christchurch prepares to host tens of thousands of people at a National Remembrance Service for the mosque shooting victims in Hagley Park, Australian police officers are flown in to help with… Read more Audio