Morning Report for Monday 19 September 2022
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Little Blue Penguins fenced off from nesting sites
8:51 AM.A measure aimed at protecting little blue penguins on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula may be forcing them onto a dangerous road as they seek out nesting spots around the construction site of a $500… Read more Audio
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Caregivers say payment cut over vaccine unlawful
8:46 AM.A group of caregivers is seeking a judicial review of the health workers' mandate, after losing thousands of dollars in payments. The workers, who mostly look after family members they live with, had… Read more Audio
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Rules to protect fertile land sweet relief for apple growers
8:42 AM.Moves to shield fertile land from the growing urban creep has come as sweet relief to apple growers. A newly released national policy statement now requires councils to identify, map and manage… Read more Audio
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High Commissioner says Queen's death won't harm relationship with UK
8:37 AM.The British High Commissioner to New Zealand Iona Thomas is confident the relationship between New Zealand the UK will remain strong, despite the death of the Queen and the transition to a new King… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 19 september 2022
8:30 AM.Business update for 19 september 2022 Audio
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Northland waka ama competitors sprint to success in England
8:27 AM.Northland's Ngatiwai iwi has a proud tradition of paddling, and this pride translated into success at last month's World Sprint Championships in England. On Friday, the iwi hosted a celebration in… Read more Audio
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Inaugural New York to Auckland flight touches down
8:23 AM.Air New Zealand's inaugural non-stop flight from New York to Auckland finished its journey on Monday morning. The uninterrupted trip follows Sunday's first non-stop flight in the other direction. Air… Read more Audio
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Record numbers of police shot at last year
8:18 AM.Police were shot at 21 times last year - the most ever in single year. But despite the increase in firearms violence aimed at officers, the number of offenders fired on by police didn't reach similar… Read more Audio
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New Zealand royalists prepare to farewell the Queen
8:15 AM.As preparations for the Queen's funeral are finalised in London, New Zealanders are making their own plans to farewell Queen Elizabeth here at the furtherest point of the old Empire. Up and down the… Read more Audio
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New Zealand delegation prepares for Queen's funeral
8:10 AM.The queue to view the Queen lying in state has entered its final hours. Hundreds of thousands of people have filed past the coffin in silence and world leaders have joined the public to pay their… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 19 September 2022
8:06 AM.12 years after last winning a medal, New Zealand equestrians have picked up two bronze at the World Eventing Championships in Italy. Audio
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Te Papa snags precious paintings at art auction
7:54 AM.The first half of an art auction containing items from the Bank of New Zealand's collection has exceeded expectations, bringing in more than $13.5 million last night. It included the $2.45 million… Read more Audio
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Lottery grants system under review
7:51 AM.Billions of dollars from Lotto's gambling profits have been handed out using an incoherent funding model, that sees Maori, Pasifika and other minority groups miss out. The Department of Internal… Read more Audio
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Shielding prime horticultural land from subdivisions
7:45 AM.Safeguards are being put in place to stop some of New Zealand's most fertile farmland from being chewed up by subdivisions. A newly released national policy statement now requires councils to… Read more Audio
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Weather update with NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino
7:40 AM.It's a wet day for Aotearoa with heavy rain expected to bucket down over the west of the country today. Metservice says that wet front will be slow moving over the North Island tomorrow and Wednesday… Read more Audio
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Subdued mood at following moment of silence for Queen
7:36 AM.The mood in London is subdued as mourners gather to remember Queen Elizabteh II. Jake McKee spoke to Morning Report from the Mall. Audio
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Mourners camp out to view Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession
7:34 AM.Swathes of people have begun camping near Westminster Abbey to ensure they get a good view of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession. Katie Todd spoke to Morning Report about the mood in London. Audio
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The end of the queue to see the Queen's casket thins out
7:25 AM.The queue to view the Queen lying in state has entered it final hours as final preparations for the State funeral are made. Tonight Westminister Abbey will be the setting for the historic event which… Read more Audio
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New Zealand delegates 'honoured' by funeral invitation
7:20 AM.Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and New Zealand Cross recipient Jacinda Amey say they feel honoured to be invited to attend the Queen's funeral. As part of New Zealand's delegation for the event they… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister 'humbled' by Buckingham Palace invitation
7:11 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says to be among the British public paying their respect to the Queen is a humbling thing. Global leaders have arrived in London for the Queen's funeral which will be… Read more Audio
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Kawerau paper mill workers claim victory
6:49 AM.After six weeks locked out from the Kawerau paper mill, workers finally returned to the job Monday morning, having accepted a revised pay offer from Swedish-based company Essity. The deal ensures that… Read more Audio
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Growers pleased by new safeguards for fertile farmland
6:46 AM.A Pukekohe grower says new safeguards for fertile farmland will help the Auckland suburb continue to serve as a food bowl. A newly released national policy statement now requires councils to identify… Read more Audio
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Crowds flock to farewell Queen
6:44 AM.People have flocked to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral procession. Reporter Katie Todd is near Westminister Abbey where people are camping out to get spots to view the… Read more Audio
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Early Sports News for Monday 19 September 2022
6:39 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 19 September 2022
6:27 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 19 September 2022
6:26 AM.A brief update from the business sector. Audio
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Ukraine breaks through key Russian frontline
6:20 AM.The grit and unflinching determination of Ukraninan troops appears to be paying off, as they continue to push back Russian forces. They've broken through Russia's frontline along the Oskil River which… Read more Audio
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Hundreds of leaders attend Buckingham Palace reception
6:14 AM.Hundreds of heads of state and foreign dignitaries are attending a reception hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace this morning. 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries have been invited… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 19 September 2022
6:00 AM.Final preparations are being made for Queen Elizabeth's funeral at Westminister Abbey this evening. More than 500 global leaders and dignitaries have landed in England to attend the service. We hear… Read more Audio
