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Morning Report for Thursday 12 May 2022
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Pōpokotea whiteheads return to Whanganui sanctuary
8:56 AM.Whanganui's Bushy Park Tarapuruhi sanctuary is home once again to a flock of long-lost residents, 52 native pōpokotea whiteheads.
Sanctuary Manager Mandy Brooke spoke to Susie Ferguson.
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Community groups await decision on Founders Theatre future
8:53 AM.Community groups are on tenter-hooks awaiting a decision from the Hamilton City Council on the future of Founders Theatre.
The building was closed in 2016 due to earthquake safety concerns. Two-weeks… Read more Audio
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Ockham Book Awards winners crowned
8:48 AM.Four quite different books all received top prizes in the Ockham Book Awards in Auckland last night.
They included a meaty history about the New Zealand Wars; a book on fashion in Aotearoa from 1840… Read more Audio
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Superyacht industry wants to bring 60 boats to NZ
8:44 AM.The superyacht industry says it is aiming to get 60 boats of over 30 metres in length into Aotearoa during 2022 and 2023.
NZ Marine says it estimates each visit should see around three million… Read more Audio
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David Jones closing its doors in Wellington in one month
8:38 AM.The upmarket David Jones apartment store in Lambton Quay, Wellington, will close its doors in a little over a month's time.
The store replaced the former iconic, Kirkcaldie and Stains department… Read more Audio
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Brendon McCullum may be England's next test coach
8:34 AM.Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum has emerged as the favourite to become England's test cricket coach, according to UK media reports.
Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Susie… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 12 May 2022
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Life on the streets in Auckland 'definitely hard as' for formerly homeless teen
8:24 AM.Two brothers who've spent years couch-surfing and living rough have finally found somewhere to live in Auckland.
'Chris' - not his real name - says he hasn't had a proper home for most of his teenage… Read more Audio
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Lower speed limits coming for Christchurch - Akaroa roads
8:19 AM.New speed limits are coming for routes between Christchurch and Akaroa.
Waka Kotahi is also introducing other measures to improve road safety in the area.
Director of regional relationships James… Read more Audio
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Border industries on 31 July reopening
8:10 AM.New Zealand's border will fully reopen from 31 July, bringing a new wave of tourists and migrant workers to our shores.
Tourism Industry Association spokesperson Ann-Marie Johnson, New Zealand Cruise… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 12 May 2022
8:06 AM.Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum is set to take on his old team next month after being selected as the new England test coach. Audio
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Wellington novelist wins Jade Medlicott Acorn prize
7:56 AM.A Wellington novelist and playwright - Whiti Hereaka - has won Aotearoa's richest writing prize.
The Jann Medlicott Acorn prize, worth 60,000 dollars, was awarded at the Ockham New Zealand Book… Read more Audio
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US parents struggling to find baby formula
7:48 AM.Parents across the United States are desperate to find baby formula - supply disruptions have left shelves bare.
Months of shortages have been exacerbated by a recall at Abbott, which was forced to… Read more Audio
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Pacific community youth most affected by Covid-19 - research
7:44 AM.New research published today shows that children and teenagers in Pacific communities have been affected more than most by Covid-19.
The Education Review Office, says most Pacifika students live in… Read more Audio
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Curbing sugar cravings may be harder than you think - research
7:39 AM.Breaking old habits is hard, especially if it involves giving up sugar.
But what if you're reaching out for the late afternoons lollies because you simply have no control over your cravings?
That is… Read more Audio
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Principals hope decile system scrapping will be in budget
7:26 AM.Many principals are hoping the government will use this month's Budget to scrap the decile system and introduce the equity index, which has been promised as a replacement for several years.
They… Read more Audio
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Young people struggling with homelessness
7:23 AM.An Auckland teenager who has been living on the streets with his 14-year-old brother says they were always on the move - trying to find somewhere safe to sleep.
The pair now have an address - thanks… Read more Audio
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Immigration NZ on border opening plans
7:19 AM.New Zealand's borders are opening earlier than expected, July 31 rather than the original planned date in October.
Questions remain about whether Immigration New Zealand will be able to make the visa… Read more Audio
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Immigration 'green list' outrages nurses
7:16 AM.A new immigration Green List to help solve the country's skilled worker crisis has outraged nurses who say it won't help hospitals fix their chronic shortage of frontline staff.
The border will be… Read more Audio
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Foodstuffs to cut prices on 110 grocery items
7:08 AM.It's a supermarket turf war as both chains make changes to prices as the cost of living crisis continues.
Supermarket operator Foodstuffs is cutting the price of 110 of the most purchased grocery… Read more Audio
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Business News for 12 May 2022
6:53 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Immigration plans discriminate against low-waged - Greens
6:49 AM.The Green Party says the government's immigration plans discriminate against low-waged migrants.
The party's immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March spoke to Corin Dann. Read more Audio
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National Party questions if immigration system will handle extra load from border opening
6:42 AM.The National Party says the government will not deliver on its promise of a rebalanced immigration system.
The country will open to the world at the end of July with sector-specific settings to shift… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 12 May 2022
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 12 May 2022
6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Immigration rebalance 'elitist' - Migrant Workers Association
6:08 AM.New Zealand borders will fully open to visitors, workers and students from August - much earlier than expected.
The Government is hoping to attract migrants in 85 hard-to-fill roles with a Green… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 12 May 2022
6:00 AM.Top stories this morning... Foodstuffs versus Countdown, who's offering the best price cuts?- We'll speak to someone who's been doing the numbers.? The borders are being flung open, with a "fast… Read more Audio