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Morning Report for Tuesday 2 August 2022
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Old police cars proving popular at auctions
8:56 AM.The Police aren't 'Holden' on to their old patrol cars, which are proving popular at car auctions, and in museums.
Some Holdens are being gifted to regional museums around the country and hundreds of… Read more Audio
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Prisoners shouting on Hawke's Bay Prison Roof
8:54 AM.Six teenage prisoners are still on the roof of Hawkes Bay Regional Prison, after a stand off with staff Hawkes Bay
Reporter Tom Kitchin spoke to Guyon Espiner. Read more Audio
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Gore on a mission to be more age-friendly for older people
8:51 AM.Southland's second largest town - Gore - is on something of a mission. It realised years ago that a sizeable proportion of its population of 12,800 was older, at 65 plus.
That led to a commitment to… Read more Audio
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Government urged to pause Oranga Tamariki bill
8:39 AM.A new report out today urges the government to put the brakes on a bill that would establish a new independent monitor agency charged with overseeing Oranga Tamariki.
The 46 page report - "Improving… Read more Audio
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Inquest begins into death of Erica Hume
8:35 AM.Eight years of hurt was written over the face of a man whose daughter died in a suspected suicide at the Palmerston North Hospital mental health ward. Erica Hume died in May 2014.
At an inquest into… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 2 August 2022
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Mixed response to fast-tracked medical recruitment
8:26 AM.There are mixed reactions to the Government's promise it will be fast-tracking the recruitment of internationally trained medical practitioners into the country.
Some doctors are being put off by the… Read more Audio
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Health NZ on plan for overseas doctors, nurses
8:20 AM.The government has announced plans to lure more doctors and nurses from overseas as well as more locals back into the health system.
Corin Dann spoke with with the Chief executive of Health New… Read more Audio
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Fifth swimming medal at Commonwealth Games
8:16 AM.The national anthem has been ringing out across the Commonwealth Games pool and velodrome once again this morning.
New Zealand has just won a fifth swimming gold medal after Andrew Jeffcoat powered… Read more Audio
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Prisoners audible on Hawke's Bay Prison roof
8:10 AM.Six teenage prisoners are still on the roof of Hawkes Bay Regional Prison, after a stand off with staff They been there since 2.30pm on Monday. Hawkes Bay Reporter Tom Kitchin spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Sports News for 2 August 2022
8:06 AM.Swimmer Andrew Jeffcoat has broken a national record to become New Zealand's latest gold medallist at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Audio
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PM acknowledges friendship with Samoa
7:51 AM.The Prime Minister has acknowledged New Zealand's unique relationship with Samoa as the two countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship.
Jacinda Ardern and a… Read more Audio
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Salvation Army on Cost of Living Payment impact
7:45 AM.Just over $116 landed in the bank accounts of 2 million New Zealanders yesterday, the first of three cost-of-living payments from the government for those earning under $70,000.
But what are they… Read more Audio
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Father of victim pleased Mark Lyon is dead
7:35 AM.The father of a woman who was sexually abused and tortured when she was fourteen years old by the former multi millionaire property developer Mark Lyon, says he is pleased he is dead.
Lyon, who was… Read more Audio
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Electoral amendment Bill aiming to tighten donation loophole expected to pass first reading
7:24 AM.An Electoral Amendment Bill which would tighten laws on political donations is expected to pass its First Reading today.
Electoral laws have come under increasing scrutiny since the High Court ruled… Read more Audio
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Eddie Dawkins on NZ cycling success
7:20 AM.Of the 23 medals New Zealand has won at the Commonwealth Games so far, 13 have been at the velodrome.
A man who knows all about track cycling success on the Commonwealth Games stage is former team… Read more Audio
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New Zealand finishes on top in cycling
7:16 AM.New Zealand has finished as the top nation in the track cycling at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games after another golden day for the riders in black.
Ellesse Andrews and Aaron Gate both won titles… Read more Audio
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Government warned against relying too much on migrant doctors
7:12 AM.The Government is being warned against relying too much on migrant doctors and nurses to manage chronic staff shortages in the country's health system.
The Health Minister yesterday set out a package… Read more Audio
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Six prisoners still on roof at Hawke's Bay prison
7:09 AM.Six prisoners are still on the roof of Hawkes Bay Regional Prison, after a stand off with staff.
The prisoners aged between 16 and 19 have been on the roof of the youth unit since 2.30pm on Monday.
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Business News for 2 August 2022
6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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A musician, a Bowie fan, and a management consultant enter Whanganui mayoralty race
6:51 AM.Local body elections tend to induce a zombie-like stupor among the residents of many towns and cities - but not so in Whanganui where there's excitement about actually having a race for the mayoral… Read more Audio
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Midwives ask govt to consider evidence on vaccinations
6:45 AM.The College of Midwives has asked the government to reconsider the evidence it's using to ban midwives from working if they haven't had the Covid-19 vaccine.
In a letter sent to Health Minister… Read more Audio
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Universities expecting foreign student flood
6:42 AM.Universities are expecting thousands of foreign students to start enrolling now that Immigration New Zealand has reopened visa applications.
But there is a warning it could be several years until the… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 2 August 2022
6:26 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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German cities cut back on power use to save gas
6:20 AM.Europe is continuing to feel the strain of the current energy crisis too, with some cities in Germany now turning off fountains and hot water in public places, and ceasing to illuminate landmarks at… Read more Audio
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Mosque attack survivor home after Mecca trip
6:15 AM.A Christchurch mosque attack survivor is relieved to be home after testing positive for Covid while he was in Mecca for the Hajj.
A group of sixty attack survivors and their families travelled to… Read more Audio
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Commonwealth Games update
6:08 AM.It's been another golden day in the Commonwealth Games velodrome for New Zealand, with the track cyclists coming away with two more golds and two silvers overnight.
Aaron Gate claimed his third gold… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 2 August 2022
6:00 AM.Six prisoners have spent the night on the roof of Hawkes Bay Regional Prison, after a stand off with staff, The Government is being warned against relying on migrant doctors and nurses to manage… Read more Audio