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Morning Report for Wednesday 30 March 2022
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Australian federal budget release overshadowed by Warne memorial
8:56 AM.A big day in Australia today - the Government's federal budget has been released, but overshadowing the news is the state memorial service for cricket legend Shane Warne.
Australia correspondent… Read more Audio
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Lyttelton rugby game gate-crashed by hang glider
8:49 AM.A Saturday morning pre-season rugby game in Lyttelton was gate-crashed by an unexpected visitor.
Players were forced to run for cover when a hang glider crashed in the middle of the field.
Lyttelton… Read more Audio
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Thieves raid woman's bank account without access to pin or password
8:45 AM.A Christchurch woman has been left reeling after thieves broke into her car and then used ATMs to steal thousands of her savings.
They did it without the password for her online banking account or… Read more Audio
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New rules to support students in halls
8:45 AM.As the academic year gets under way, new rules to support students in halls of residence are being closely monitored.
The Education Code of Practice's tightened welfare requirements came into effect… Read more Audio
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America's Cup: Auckland public reacts to Barcelona move
8:43 AM.The America's Cup will be defended in Barcelona.
Team New Zealand announced it will go overseas as it thought the money on offer to defend the cup in New Zealand was not enough.
Reporter Jordan Bond… Read more Audio
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Women's Cricket World Cup semifinals beginning
8:37 AM.The first semifinal of the women's Cricket World Cup is set to kick off in Wellington this morning, with tournament favourites Australia taking on a strong West Indies side.
Former White Fern Rebecca… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 30 March 2022
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Australia federal government planning to toughen migration laws
8:25 AM.The federal government in Australia says it is confident it has the numbers to toughen up its migration laws when the Senate votes on it either this week or in May.
If passed, the Migration Amendment… Read more Audio
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Lynmall terror attack: Documents reveal intelligence briefings
8:25 AM.New security service documents show the LynnMall attacker believed he had been set up by someone who persuaded him to post extremist material online.
SIS briefings say Ahamed Samsudeen was likely to… Read more Audio
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Russia says it will 'reduce combat operations' around Kyiv
8:21 AM.Russia says it will "drastically reduce combat operations" around the capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv.
This comes as the latest round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended… Read more Audio
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America's Cup: Campaigners disappointed regatta leaving NZ
8:14 AM.After New Zealand's last success at the America's cup a group launched to campaign against the regatta moving offshore.
The Kiwi Home Defence Group was headed by Mark Dumphy, a businessman who… Read more Audio
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Commentator on America's Cup moving
8:10 AM.The next Americas Cup is going to be held in Barcelona in 2024.
Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron made the annnouncement overnight.
Barcelona's mayor Pere Aragonas… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 30 March 2022
8:06 AM.Century maker Will Young and pace bowler Blair Tickner starred as the Black Caps claimed a comprehensive seven wicket win over the Netherlands in the first one dayer. Audio
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Chopper controversy continues on the Hauraki Gulf
7:53 AM.'No' to a clampdown on helipads. 'Yes' to a first-up study to see if choppers are breaking the rules.
That 's what Auckland Council planners are proposing on the eve of a key meeting amid whirling… Read more Audio
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Christopher Luxon says no to ACT's proposed referendum - for now
7:46 AM.The National Party is saying no for now to the ACT Party's proposed referendum on the co-governance model of government.
ACT leader David Seymour says that sounds a lot like National is running away… Read more Audio
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ACT, Māori Party at odds over who's stoking division
7:42 AM.The ACT Party and the Māori Party are at odds over who is stoking division when it comes to co-governance.
ACT last week called for a public referendum on co-governance - broadly considered as… Read more Audio
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Ukraine invasion: Latest round of peace talks end with hint of positivity
7:37 AM.The latest face to face peace talks between the Russians and Ukrainians have wrapped up in Istanbul with a hint of positivity.
Before the talks began, the host - Turkey's President Erdogan - urged… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Canterbury's infection rate triple that of Auckland
7:33 AM.Canterbury has nearly three times the rate of new Covid-19 infections as Auckland but, so far, the main emergency department says it is coping well.
The number of new cases recorded in the region… Read more Audio
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Transmission Gully: On the ground update
7:24 AM.The long-awaited Transmission Gully motorway is finally ready to open to the public.
Reporter Jake McKee spoke to Susie Ferguson from the Paekakariki Interchange of the new road. Read more Audio
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IPCA admits it lacks resources to do job properly
7:24 AM.The police watchdog, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, admits it doesn't have the resources to do its job properly.
The IPCA is struggling to cope as complaints against the police have risen… Read more Audio
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Transmission Gully: Traffic watcher eager for road to open
7:19 AM.The long-awaited Transmission Gully motorway is finally ready to open to the public.
Very few people have been anticipating the opening more than Kelly Fox.
She runs the Traffic Updates Horowhenua… Read more Audio
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America's Cup: Grant Dalton on moving cup overseas
7:06 AM.Team New Zealand chief Grant Dalton says the hope remains of the America's Cup one day returning to being based in New Zealand.
The next Cup will be held at Barcelona in Spain.
A bid from the… Read more Audio
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Business News for 30 March 2022
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Debates on Māori co-governance unproductive - lecturer
6:46 AM.ACT's call for a referendum on Māori co-governance has once again raised the question - can New Zealand have a debate about race and the Treaty without stirring up racial abuse?
Leader David Seymour… Read more Audio
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Truck advocate on Transmission Gully's opening
6:37 AM.Wellington's Transmission Gully motorway is finally getting its opening day.
After missing five opening deadlines in the past two years, the public will be able to drive the road from Thursday.
Road… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Wednesday 30 March 2022
6:35 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 30 March 2022
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 30 March 2022
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Disappointment Hauturu/Little Barrier Island still open to scallop harvesting
6:16 AM.Iwi leaders are disappointed Hauturu/Little Barrier Island has been left out of the list of tipa - or scallop - fisheries closed for business.
Depleted fisheries in Northland, most of Coromandel and… Read more Audio
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Transmission Gully: Porirua mayor ready for ribbon cutting
6:13 AM.After years of delays and cost blowouts, Wellington's Transmission Gully motorway will finally be opened to the public tomorrow.
The Prime Minister and other dignitaries are holding ribbon cutting… Read more Audio
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America's Cup: Phil Goff on America's Cup leaving Auckland for Barcelona
6:12 AM.The next Americas Cup will be held in Barcelona in Spain.
A bid from the Government and the Auckland Council to hold the event on Waitematā Harbour has been turned down by Team New Zealand and the… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 30 March 2022
6:00 AM.The America's Cup regatta goes to Barcelona, Transmission Gully is officially opened today but you'll not be able to drive on it until tomorrow, the police watchdog, the Independent Police Conduct… Read more Audio