Morning Report for Thursday 11 November 2021

8:56 AM.If you live in Tairāwhiti and get double-vaccinated by 12 December, you'll be in the draw to win a shiny new double-cab ute.

The DHB, Hauora Tairāwhiti, is offering the sweetener as it aims to reach… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.A group of law students is taking the government to court for approving two new onshore oil and gas exploration.

Students for Climate Solutions argue the permits in Taranaki goes against the Zero… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Deciding who picks up the bill for the devastation of climate change is a central issue at the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow.

As RNZ Climate Reporter Hamish Cardwell reports, huge sums of money… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Disabled people fear they'll be left without critical help when the Covid-19 vaccine mandate kicks in next week for all home care and support workers.

They are part of the government order covering… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.Auckland Airport's outgoing boss has run out of patience and is urging that stranded New Zealanders overseas be allowed to return home.

Chief executive Adrian Littlewood says scientific advice should… Read more Audio

8:26 AM.Well that's the moment Black Caps opener Daryl Mitchell secured New Zealand's place in Monday's T20 cricket World Cup final.

It was a nail-biting match with the Black Caps slow with the run chase to… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.A new report shows institutionalised government racism has been responsible for the over-representation of Māori in state care. 

The independent report was commissioned from Ihi Research by the Crown… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.AstraZeneca jabs will soon be available, in what is being seen as another lever in the government's push to boost vaccination rates.

The double dose vaccine will provide an alternative for those who… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The New Zealand Law Society says the legal aid system is collapsing and tens of thousands of people are missing out on justice because they can't afford a lawyer.

Law Society president Tiana Epati… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.Taranaki health officials believe an infected Covid-19 case could have been in their community for more than a week after two more positive results from wastewater tests in the town of Stratford.

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7:49 AM.Hundreds of pregnant people in Te Tai Tokerau are unvaccinated as the number of Covid-19 cases climbs.

The Pfizer vaccine helps to protect both the parent and baby in the womb but midwives say… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.It's school time for all primary-aged students in Auckland and Waikato next week, but many parents are unsure whether to send their children back.

Schools that reopen will take extra precautions… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.A draft climate deal has been released after days of negotiations in Glasgow - but will the promises be whittled away in the coming days?

The seven-page document urges countries to strengthen their… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.People against Covid-19 vaccines and vaccination mandates are using a leaked email address to abuse Countdown supermarket.

The email was set up to seek staff feedback on a proposal to require all the… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.The Black Caps have pulled off a dramatic win over England to qualify for the T20 Cricket World Cup final.

Jimmy Neesham delivered a game changing knock of 27 runs, but it was Daryl Mitchell's man of… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.Many Auckland principals are relieved to have primary-aged students back in the classroom. Schools that reopen will take extra precautions, including masks for students year four and up.

Other… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.The decision to let 200,000 Auckland children return to school next week is being met with both delight and apprehension.

The children will be heading to the classroom for the first time in three… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Health staff at MIQ hotels have been told they should not walk alone through the hotels because of an increased risk of violence.

The situation is so bad that the workers are now getting security… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.Firefighters say the country will be less safe on Tuesday because of the sector's Covid-19 vaccination mandate.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is requiring its 13,000 staff - both professional and… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Part-time attendance, eight-year-olds required to wear masks and classes in the fresh air - it's back to school but not school as usual for students in Auckland and Waikato next week.

The Government… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.The Climate Change Minister doesn't expect world leaders to be happy about the draft agreement at the UN climate summit, but he's optimistic they will rise to meet it.

The seven page document urges… Read more Audio