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Morning Report for Tuesday 2 April 2024
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Sustainable replacement for polystyrene developed in NZ
8:57 AM.A sustainable replacement for polystyrene developed here in New Zealand is going commercial.
The new technology, ZealaFoam, relies on starch derived from plants like maize, cassava and sugar cane.
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Great Wahine Surf Reunion held in New Plymouth
8:54 AM.Pioneers of women's surfing in New Zealand gathered in Taranaki over the weekend to reminisce, share insights, and for some, to scratch that competitive itch again.
The Great Wahine Surf Reunion was… Read more Audio
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NZ woman dies after suspected drug overdose on the Gold Coast
8:51 AM.A New Zealand woman died on Australia's Gold Coast following a suspected overdose during celebrations for her 40th birthday.
Queensland police say Danielle Whittaker, who's originally from… Read more Audio
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Direct link between hate speech and hate crime: report
8:46 AM.An Islamic organisation wants to know why the Government appears to be ditching the recommendation of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks royal commission of inquiry to outlaw "hate speech" having… Read more Audio
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Children under 5 can now be vaccinated by pharmacists
8:41 AM.A vaccinologist says allowing pharmacists to vaccinate children under 5 years' old will help improve immunisation rates in pockets of the country where they are dangerously low.
Pharmacists can now… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 2 April 2024
8:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Read more Audio
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OIA papers reveal Oranga Tamariki trying to overhaul old technology
8:28 AM.A multimillion-dollar IT platform vital to safeguard children at risk of abuse has lurched into the danger zone and had to be reset.
Oranga Tamariki is trying to overhaul technology so old its… Read more Audio
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Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick on Govt changes to emergency housing
8:21 AM.The Green Party is furious at the Housing Minister for refusing to guarantee that the Government's changes to emergency housing won't lead to more homelessness.
The Coalition last month announced… Read more Audio
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Community housing providers concerned over funding
8:18 AM.Community housing providers are putting the brakes on building desperately needed homes because there's no guarantee of government funding after June next year.
The Government pays rent subsidies to… Read more Audio
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Search and rescue operation for missing fisher underway in Hawke's Bay
8:12 AM.A search and rescue operation is underway in Hawke's Bay to find a crew member who fell overboard from a fishing vessel.
The person was reported missing at eight o'clock last night, 11 kilometres… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 April 2024
8:06 AM.Greymouth squash star Paul Coll has won back to back tournaments after prevailing in an injury-curtailed final at the London Classic. Read more Audio
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PM Luxon on Govt's new 36-point action plan
7:55 AM.The Government has unveiled a 36-point action plan on Tuesday morning, listing projects it's promising to achieve by June the 30th.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Read more Audio
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Shipping container causing issues in Hamilton neighbourhood
7:48 AM.A shipping container dressed as a house and ruled as public art by the Environment Court is causing angst in a Hamilton neighbourhood.
And the stoush between its owners and the council looks set to… Read more Audio
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Anniversary to mark 160 years since battle of Ōrākau
7:40 AM.Let's go back again to the 160th anniversary of the battle of Ōrākau, where dignitiries have gathered to remember the most famous of the New Zealand Wars.
The battle in 1864, which took place east of… Read more Audio
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New financial year sees change in benefit payments
7:35 AM.A new financial year has begun and with it comes a change in benefit payments, with a number of payments to New Zealand households increasing.
There has been criticism from some sectors that benefit… Read more Audio
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Search underway for missing fishing boat crew member off Hawke's Bay
7:33 AM.A search is underway for a crew member of a fishing boat who was lost overboard last night 11 kilometres off the coast of Waimārama.
RNZ reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Corin Dann. Read more Audio
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Students from Far North school fundraising for global robotics challenge in USA
7:28 AM.The principal of a tiny Far North school calls it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Four kids from Motatau kura are fundraising frantically to represent their region in a global robotics challenge… Read more Audio
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Police on Easter road toll
7:15 AM.Overtaking on congested roads, speeding and taking unnecessary risks are some of the reasons police are giving for this Easter's high road toll.
They say the weekend serves as a reminder for… Read more Audio
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Government announces new list of projects
7:11 AM.The Government has announced its new list of projects it's promising to achieve over the next three months.
The action plan contains 36 bullet points to be ticked off by June the 30th.
Deputy… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 April 2024
7:06 AM.New Zealand's World No.2 Paul Coll has won the London Squash Classic, beating Egypt's Mostafa Asal for his 25th PSA tour title. Read more Audio
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Psychologists rebel against proposed changes
6:45 AM.Thousands of psychologists are rebelling against rule changes that many fear will make it even harder for patients to get help.
The registering body, the Psychologists Board, is proposing changes… Read more Audio
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Highest Easter road toll since 2021
6:40 AM.The AA says the Easter weekend's road toll is another tragic reminder that more needs to be done to increase safety on the roads.
Six people died in crashes over the weekend, the highest toll since… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 April 2024
6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 2 April 2024
6:28 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio
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Property listings back to normal after years of low numbers
6:20 AM.New property listings are back to normal according to realestate.co.nz after years of unusually low listings.
That's despite high interest rates and high inflation.
In March, new listings were up… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 April 2024
6:10 AM.England recovered from an early batting collapse to beat the White Ferns by four wickets in the opening one-dayer yesterday in Wellington. Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 2 April 2024
6:00 AM.Top Stories for Thursday 2 April 2024: The Government has announced a new list of projects.
The Police discuss the worst Easter road toll since 2021.
A search is underway for a missing crew member… Read more Audio