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Morning Report for Wednesday 17 November 2021
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Goldie's 'Hori Pokai' painting sold for more than $1 million
8:56 AM.A 102-year-old painting of a Maori chief with a full facial tattoo has sold for more than a million dollars. That's a far cry from the original 30 pounds nurse Sibyl Carr paid for the painting after… Read more Audio
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Urban designers say housing density law change is flawed
8:50 AM.Urban designers say a law change forcing some councils to allow higher-density housing is full of holes. The Bill was launched at an extraordinary cross party announcement three weeks ago and is being… Read more Audio
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English cricketer describes abuse at Yorkshire club
8:45 AM.A former English cricketer who was the victim of racist abuse at Yorkshire county cricket club says officials ignored his complaints. Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he gave evidence to a committee… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Nanogirl's take on the new vaccine passes
8:33 AM.The key to getting into public events, restaurants and bars under the new traffic light system has arrived.
A vaccine certificate for those fully-vaccinated - dubbed "My Vaccine Pass" - will be… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 17 November 2021
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Covid-19: Hamilton back in alert level 2
8:24 AM.After six weeks in Lockdown Hamilton and the western parts of Waikato ar now open for business.
They slipped into alert level 2 at midnight last night.
Reporter Leah Tebutt spoke to Susie Ferguson.
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Controversy around planning law change
8:21 AM.A law change to allow three homes up to three storeys high on one existing section is stirring controversy as it is rushed through Parliament.
Some detractors are calling it ad hoc but others vital… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Schools update ahead of reopening
8:19 AM.School is back in session for Auckland children who haven't been in a classroom for three months.
From new entrants to Year 10 - 200,000 are allowed back. Reporter Jean Bell was outside Mt Eden… Read more Audio
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100 years of radio in NZ: Broadcasting stalwarts remember big moments
8:10 AM.It has been 100 years since the first radio broadcast in New Zealand.
Over the last century, radio has kept us informed, kept us entertained, and kept us company.
Former broadcaster and ex RNZ chief… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 17 November 2021
8:06 AM.Team New Zealand says Auckland isn't out of the mix to host the next America's Cup, but it is unlikely. Audio
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America's Cup rules revealed
7:52 AM.To sail in the next America's Cup sailors will need to hold a passport for the team they are on, or have previously competed for the country.
Team NZ and Team UK, have just announced the new rules… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: MP goes to parliamentary security after protester confrontation
7:45 AM.MPs can now request a security upgrade of their Wellington homes following growing threats from anti-vax protestors.
The step-up from Parliamentary Security comes after Labour's chief whip Kieran… Read more Audio
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100 years of radio in NZ: Major news broadcast over the century
7:34 AM.Today marks 100 years of Radio in New Zealand.
While Morning Report has only been around since the 70's - the wireless has been a staple for keeping the nation together in times of hardship, war… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Collins backs rapid testing despite reliability concerns
7:23 AM.National Party leader Judith Collins is backing the use of rapid antigen testing, despite overseas experts urging caution against their widespread use.
The Royal College of Pathologists of… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Auckland primary schools taking different approaches to bringing kids back
7:19 AM.Nobody's expecting business as usual when primary-aged students in Auckland start to head back to class from today.
Schools in level three must keep children in separate, stable groups that don't… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Auckland boundary decision set to be announced today
7:15 AM.Aucklanders will today learn when they will be able to leave the super city and reunite with family and friends across the country.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce the date this… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Minister gives details on 'My Vaccine Pass' ahead of rollout
7:09 AM.The government has given details on the vaccine pass set to be rolled out on Wednesday.
Covid-19 vaccine certificates, dubbed 'My Vaccine Pass' will sit inside people's digital wallet on their smart… Read more Audio
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Business News for 17 November 2021
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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'Miss Holocaust Survivor' pageant on in Jerusalem
6:49 AM.Now to Israel, where the Miss Holocaust Survivor pageant is being staged right now in Jerusalem.
The annual event - established by a charity to empower women who survived the holocaust - has been… Read more Audio
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Whangārei centre's final chance for $60m govt funding
6:43 AM.Whangarei is at risk of losing a huge government grant for a conference and events centre, plaza, bridge and ferry terminal. Last year the Provincial Growth Fund committed 60-million-dollars to Oruku… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Retailers want clarity on vaccine certificates
6:39 AM.Retailers wants to know which businesses will require vaccine certificates as a condition of entry, and whether that extends to staff as well.
The government's just revealed the certificate - dubbed… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Wednesday 17 November 2021
6:35 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Early Business News for 17 November 2021
6:25 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 November 2021
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Covid-19: Early childhood centres struggle to stay open
6:18 AM.The Early Childhood Council is warning that some childcare centres will close permanently thanks to the vaccine mandate.
A recent ECC survey shows the no jab, no job policy will lead to nearly half… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Pop up vaccination event attracts young crowds
6:14 AM.Music, snacks, goodie bags, and accessible access for the disabled.
All things on offer at a pop up youth vaccination event held yesterday on Auckland's North Shore.
It was a chance for young people… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Michael Baker urges caution over Auckland border
6:07 AM.Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker is sounding a warning around Auckland's border, citing concerns vaccination rates are not uniformly high.
Christmas and summer holiday plans for… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 17 November 2021
6:00 AM.Today is the 100th anniversary of Radio in New Zealand, your ticket to a summer of freedom is here - vaccine certificates will be available from this morning, Aucklanders will learn today when the… Read more Audio