Morning Report for Wednesday 16 June 2021

6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

6:38 AM.Members of New Zealand's Muslim community say they will return to the final day of the anti-terrorism hui in Christchurch, despite yesterday's walkout.

During a panel talk on the causes of terrorism… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.In Jerusalem thousands of right-wing nationalists are taking part in a contentious march - despite warnings that allowing it could renew conflict.

The event risks reigniting tensions with… Read more Audio

6:49 AM.Fancy winning a brand new apartment in exchange for being vaccinated against Covid-19?

That's just one of many luxury prizes on offer in Hong Kong, where companies are lining up to launch lucky draws… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio

7:11 AM.Members of New Zealand's Muslim community will return to the final day of the anti-terrorism conference in Christchurch, despite yesterday's walkout.

The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.A growing number of New Zealanders see China as a threat according to the latest survey on New Zealander's perceptions of Asia and Asian People.

Based on the annual report from Asia New Zealand… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.Auckland's public dental service has failed to clear a backlog of about 2000 children waiting for urgent dental treatment, to put an end to painful toothache.

The Auckland District Health Board vowed… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.No photo, no service.

A rise in violence and racial abuse has led a Northland publican to photograph punters and scan their IDs or they won't be allowed a pint.

The Patronscan technology is… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Team New Zealand's boss Grant Dalton says the government's financial offer to host the America's Cup isn't yet enough to do a deal.

The two parties have until tomorrow to exclusively negotiate a deal… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.Police have revealed they intervened in stopping two potential mass shootings at about the time of the Christchurch terror attack, indicating the country is far from immune for more extremist… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.The Police have apologised to the Transport Agency over their account of what happened after a roadworker's death in Wellington.

Their original account showed police wanted an urgent ban on a type of… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.Fewer than half of South Auckland pensioners have had a shot despite being prioritised to receive their Covid-19 vaccinations early.

The government's roll-out scheme put around 70,000 South… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.A Mount Maunganui marae slap-bang in the middle of an industrial area wants polluting neighbours to find a new home.

Whareroa Marae is deeply concerned about the effects of heavy industry on their… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.All Seven New Zealand swimmers selected for the Tokyo Games will be competing at their first Olympics Read more Audio

8:10 AM.A leaked report is revealing the huge cost of fixing up water infrastructure to cope with Wellington's growing population.

The capital's population is forecast to grow by up to 80,000 people in the… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.Police have revealed they foiled two mass shootings around the same time as the 2019 mosque terror attack.

Cameron Bayly, the national security advisor for New Zealand Police, shared this detail at… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.It's the meeting the world's been waiting for - President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet in Geneva tomorrow.

It follows Biden's week deep in discussion with other world leaders… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.A leading expert on China says the growing unease about the Asian superpower is a result of political action in Hong Kong, allegations of human rights abuse in Xinjiang province and Australia's… Read more Audio

8:28 AM.An anti-terrorism hui is underway in Christchurch.

Minister responsible for the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Andrew Little spoke to Susie Ferguson. Read more Audio

8:44 AM.New Zealand cricket fans should not be worried about the team's losses in their two previous World Cup finals, as it will likely have no impact in the World Test Championship final against India.

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8:50 AM.An international student completing his PhD in New Zealand is begging to be let back into his course.

Prithwish Sain, a chemistry student at Waikato University has spent more than $200,000 dollars on… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.The gates have officially opened for the first day of the National Fieldays.

After an online-only event last year because of Covid-19, more than 100,000 people are expected over the next four days.

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