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Morning Report for Thursday 17 March 2022
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Covid-19: Families skipping funerals during outbreak
8:54 AM.Grieving families are being urged to resurrect the ritual power of a funeral after Covid-19 lockdowns denied in-person goodbyes.
While some mourners are now holding memorial services, there's also a… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Travel industry ready for border opening
8:47 AM.The travel industry is buzzing as our trans-Tasman cousins get ready to spend Easter in Aotearoa.
Air New Zealand has added more than 90 new flights from Australia and the government is pumping in… Read more Audio
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Coffee prices going up
8:42 AM.The cost of coffee has gone through the roof and is being described as "insane" by a Wellington roastery and cafe business.
International prices are at a three-decade high, caused by a perfect storm… Read more Audio
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Fonterra interim financial results update
8:36 AM.Fonterra has just released its interim financial results. RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Markets Update for 17 March 2022
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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20th anniversary of Nicholas Pike disappearance
8:25 AM.Twenty years ago this week Nicholas Pike is believed to have been led to a remote location off the Desert Road in the central North Island and killed.
His body hasn't been found, and the man… Read more Audio
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Waitangi Tribunal looks into ACC
8:23 AM.The Waitangi Tribunal has been told that ACC is prejudicial and discriminatory towards Māori.
It has been described as a master-servant relationship.
The tribunal is in the second stage of its… Read more Audio
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Regional representatives on Fonterra interim results
8:15 AM.Fonterra is expected to release its interim financial results on Thursday.
Our largest company is expected to announce a strong position on the back of soaring commodity prices, which have been borne… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Bloomfield expecting Auckland hospitalisations to decline
8:08 AM.Nurses are being paid $500 per night to work an evening shift as the staffing crisis around the health sector continues under Omicron.
Hospitalisations and deaths associated with the Covid-19… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Better testing needed as border opens - modeller
7:49 AM.A Covid-19 modeller says the impending reopening of the country's borders has increased the need for better testing for Covid, to guard against new variants.
Auckland University's Dr David Welch… Read more Audio
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Apple growers still searching for staff
7:46 AM.A campaign to attract seasonal workers to Nelson-Tasman orchards has recruited several hundred people.
But, while the apple harvest is in full swing, many growers are still searching for staff.
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Covid-19: Accomodation sector prepares for border opening
7:42 AM.An influx of international travellers from across the Tasman is expected in a matter of weeks.
The hotel industry -- still reeling from the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns and border closures - is… Read more Audio
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Trimmed down Polyfest dance festival goes ahead
7:42 AM.The world's biggest Pacific dance festival is getting ready to take the stage in Auckland next week - but for the first time the show will go on without any crowds.
Because of Omicron the festival… Read more Audio
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Gerry Brownlee repeats call to expel Russian ambassador
7:35 AM.A series of propaganda posts by the Russian embassy in New Zealand justifying the war in Ukraine has reignited calls to cut off diplomatic ties.
The embassy has repeated discredited claims from the… Read more Audio
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Expert on economic fallout for NZ from Ukraine
7:26 AM.A financial strategist has painted a stark picture for New Zealand if economic fallout from the Ukraine conflict spreads.
Singapore-based Rabobank global strategist Michael Every says the West may… Read more Audio
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Suspicions 700kg cocaine shipment was 'in transit' through NZ
7:25 AM.Illicit drug experts suspect 700 kilograms of cocaine seized on a ship docked in Tauranga was destined for another country.
Customs announced the bust yesterday - New Zealand's biggest ever.
It tops… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Air NZ adding extra flights to border
7:22 AM.The airline industry is buzzing with excitement as New Zealand prepares to open up its borders.
Air New Zealand has added more than 90 new Trans-Tasman flights to keep up with demand over Easter.
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Covid-19: Tourism operators raring to go as border opens
7:17 AM.From rock-bottom to elated, the once $42 billion tourism industry is back at the starting line and eager to welcome back international visitors.
Those crossing the Tasman can start arriving from the… Read more Audio
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Ukraine invasion: War reaches three-week mark
7:09 AM.The war in Ukraine has reached the three-week mark.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has called for more action against Russia in an emotional and defiant speach to US Congress.
Zelensky… Read more Audio
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Business News for 17 March 2022
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Fonterra set to release interim financial results
6:44 AM.Fonterra will release its interim financial results this morning.
Our largest company is expected to announce a strong position on the back of soaring commodity prices, which have been borne out in… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Government announces fund for South Island tourism coming out of hibernation
6:40 AM.The government is announcing this morning the opening of a fund to reboot South Island tourism operations hurt by travel restrictions.
It comes as borders are set to re-open to the world in a matter… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Thursday 17 March 2022
6:38 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 March 2022
6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 17 March 2022
6:25 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Covid-19: Pensioner told to repay $11,000 to MSD after getting stuck in Australia
6:21 AM.A 77-year-old woman has been told to repay $11,300 in pension money because Government border restrictions stopped her returning to New Zealand.
Rae, who asked for her surname to not be used, flew to… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Schools given access to RATs
6:17 AM.Schools, kura and early learning centres are being given Rapid Antigen Tests, or RATs, to improve access to the widely used tests.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says it's being done to keep… Read more Audio
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Top Stoires for Thursday 17 March 2022
6:00 AM.Today on RNZ National... Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenksy makes a public plea to US President Joe Biden to help his country. The tourism industry welcomes the news our borders are opening, we… Read more Audio