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Morning Report for Monday 15 August 2022
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Costco delays West Auckland opening
8:57 AM.Originally slated to be opening up in mid - August, Supermarket Giant Costco has pushed back the opening of their flagship new store in West Auckland.
The announcement came last week, without a new… Read more Audio
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Christchurch residents unhappy with cell phone blackspot
8:53 AM.People on the edge of suburban Christchurch, say living in a cell phone coverage blackspot is annoying and dangerous.
Ladbrooks residents want more action from the telecommunications companies to… Read more Audio
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Royal Oak roundabout a sore point for residents
8:50 AM.Months on from an upgrade to make a congested central Auckland roundabout safer, many locals say it hasn't made enough of a difference.
The Royal Oak roundabout underwent changes late last year… Read more Video, Audio
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Bromley resident taking Council to disputes tribunal over air purifier cost
8:46 AM.A Bromley resident says she should not have to pay for air purifiers she bought to cope with the stench from the burnt-out wastewater treatment plant.
Vickie Walker is taking the Christchurch City… Read more Audio
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Public health expert on fluoride in Christchurch water
8:41 AM.Christchurch City Council doesn't want to pay $63 million to put fluoride in its water supply and is looking for alternatives.
Fifty different water sources would have to be treated if the city is… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 15 August 2022
8:30 AM.Business update for Monday 15 August 2022 Audio
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Abuse in care survivors hope for remorse from government
8:25 AM.Survivors of abuse in state care hope to see some signs of remorse from the government over the next two weeks.
From today, the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care will hear from more than a dozen… Read more Audio
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Massive power imbalance between MPs and staff - ex Parliament worker
8:17 AM.A former parliamentary staffer says MPs are never held accountable for their actions, and political parties want to keep it that way so as not to damage their brand.
David Buckingham worked in… Read more Audio
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Ian Foster's days as coach could be numbered - Jamie Wall
8:10 AM.Despite a stunning reversal in form for the All Blacks in their 35 points to 23 win over South Africa on Sunday morning in Johannesburg, coach Ian Foster's days could be numbered.
That's according to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 15 August 2022
8:06 AM.Ian Foster says he expects to remain as All Blacks coach. The All Blacks beat the Springboks 35-23 in Johannesburg yesterday morning following a run of five losses in six games. Audio
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Christchurch City Council involved in fluoridation stoush
7:55 AM.Christchurch City Council is doing all it can to avoid an estimated $63 million bill to fluoridate the city's water.
The Ministry of Health has set its sights on fluoridating 100 percent of public… Read more Audio
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Sharp increase in online extremism after Donald Trump raid
7:51 AM.There has been a sharp increase in online extremism in the US after former president Donald Trump's home in Florida was searched by the FBI for classified documents.
It has already led to one… Read more Audio
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NZ can be confident about Covid-19 numbers dropping - expert
7:47 AM.An expert says New Zealand can be confident about Covid-19 case numbers dropping.
The number of new daily community cases dropped below the 3000 mark yesterday for the first time since late February.
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Another woman complains about behaviour from senior gynaecologist
7:42 AM.Another woman has come forward claiming bad behaviour by a senior gynaecologist during a vaginal examination.
In July, a young woman alleged the doctor asked her if he had a chance with her while… Read more Audio
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Former publishing executive horrified by Rushdie attack
7:38 AM.Author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed at at a literary event in New York state at the weekend, came to New Zealand about 25 years ago to promote one of his books.
The writer is being treated in a… Read more Audio
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Smart speed cameras could be in use within months
7:26 AM.Newer, smarter speed cameras could be on their way which can catch you by recording your average speed between two points.
Transport Agency documents show the new speed cameras can also detect if you… Read more Audio
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David Moffett full of criticism for NZR over press conference
7:20 AM.Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive David Moffett says a press conference held yesterday by the organisation's current head, Mark Robinson, was bizarre.
Robinson told media Ian Foster's coaching… Read more Audio
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Analysis: Labour Party response to Sharma allegations
7:16 AM.Hamilton West MP Dr Gaurav Sharma says he has faced MP on MP bullying within the Labour Party, posting a 2600 word statement on his Facebook page on Friday detailing his experiences.
The Labour Party… Read more Audio
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Ardern on complaints from MP, former Parliament staffer
7:09 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she doesn't believe issues of bullying is widespread across the party, but she says these issues come up from time to time with a large workplace.
"Across the 65… Read more Audio
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Western Europe still engulfed in heatwave
6:48 AM.It's an unfamiliar feeling for most New Zealanders who are battling endless rain, soggy ground and freezing temperatures.
On the opposite side of the globe, our Northern neigbours are feeling the… Read more Audio
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Rain warnings for South Island as lambing and calving nears
6:43 AM.Heavy rain warnings are in force for north and western parts of the South Island.
The weather is expected to hit on Tuesday and already saturated farms could be in for a rough ride as many are… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Monday 15 August 2022
6:40 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 15 August 2022
6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 15 August 2022
6:24 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Draft bill could hald coal mining on conservation land
6:20 AM.A draft bill drawn from the ballot box last week could halt all new coal mining ventures on public conservation land.
Forest and Bird is urging everyone to support the mining ban bill - saying it… Read more Audio
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Migrant doctors in NZ feeling overlooked by Health NZ
6:16 AM.Migrant doctors who are already in the country, are worried they will be overlooked, as Health New Zealand tries to attract more international doctors.
Around 80 doctors who have graduated from… Read more Audio
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Questions surround Ian Foster's job after South Africa win
6:08 AM.All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been given no assurance he will keep his job, despite his side's stunning 35-23 win over the Springboks in Johannesburg on Sunday morning.
Minutes after the victory… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 15 August 2022
6:00 AM.The All Blacks win their second Test in South Africa - but it's still not clear whether Ian Foster will remain as coach, We spoke to the Prime Minister about bullying complaints laid by back bench MP… Read more Audio