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Morning Report for Tuesday 9 April 2024
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Cantabrians divided over future of cathedral
8:55 AM.A gothic wreck or an icon of the city that needs to be restored, no matter the cost?
The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust says the cost of restoring the quake-hit cathedral has jumped by… Read more Audio
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Government accused of misleading public on tobacco regulation cuts
8:51 AM.The Government is being accused of misleading the public on the potential cuts to roles related to tobacco regulation.
Five tobacco related roles at the Ministry of Health, including three advisers… Read more Audio
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Dramatic drop in number of millionaires receiving NZ visas
8:47 AM.Immigration lawyers are worried by a dramatic drop in the number of millionaires receiving so-called golden visas.
The visa category gives wealthy investors residence in New Zealand but was… Read more Audio
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TVNZ staff to find out about job cuts
8:42 AM.TVNZ staff will find out if they get to keep their jobs on Tuesday Morning, and viewers will find out if their favourite shows will still be on air after proposed cost-saving measures.
In March, TVNZ… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 9 April 2024
8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Read more Audio
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Market update for 9 April 2024
8:31 AM.Market Update for 9 April 2024. Read more Audio
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Latest public sector cuts an attack on science: PSA
8:27 AM.The Public Service Association is calling the latest round of public sector job cuts an attack on science.
The Ministry for the Environment has announced it is calling for voluntary redundancies… Read more Audio
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Beneficiaries advocate on Government's targets
8:23 AM.The Prime Minister says his Government will work with both private companies and use public services to improve social outcomes for New Zealanders but hasn't gone as far as saying it would include… Read more Audio
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Millions witness total solar eclipse in North America
8:17 AM.Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada have just witnessed a total solar eclipse.
The AP's Philip Crowther has been watching from the Indianapolis speedway.
Crowther spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Winston Peters delivers speech at UN on Gaza 'catastrophe'
8:10 AM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters has given a harsh speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, saying the Security Council isn't doing its job to keep world peace and security.
Peters was not… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 9 April 2024
8:06 AM.New Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is pleased Netball New Zealand has reappointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach. Read more Audio
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PM Luxon on Govt's nine key targets
7:51 AM.The Government is pledging to meet nine key targets it has set for itself over the coming years.
The deliverables are aimed at improving outcomes in areas such as violent crime, youth offending… Read more Audio
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Government to publish weekly school attendance numbers
7:42 AM.A weekly look at how many students are attending school will be published from next month with the Coalition planning to ramp it up to daily reporting at the start of next year.
The Ministry of… Read more Audio
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Groups write open letter to Govt for right to sustainable environment
7:38 AM.A group of sixteen advocacy groups have penned an open letter to the Government, calling for a right to a sustainable environment.
This comes as a member's bill by James Shaw, which proposes to… Read more Audio
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Government targets reducing assaults and robberies
7:34 AM.The Government wants to see 20,000 fewer victims of assaults, robberies and sexual crimes by 2029.
The target is one of the more ambitious of the nine pledges announced by Christopher Luxon on… Read more Audio
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South Auckland residents concerned over unsupervised dogs
7:27 AM.Residents in South Auckland say packs of unsupervised dogs have them fearing for their safety and their pets lives.
They say the dogs are killing cats and attacking other dogs. Auckland Council's… Read more Audio
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Large North Shore hospital sits unused
7:23 AM.A huge North Shore hospital surgical centre sitting unused could be treating more than 15,000 patients a year.
The brand new, 150-bed facility is physically ready but doesn't have enough staff or a… Read more Audio
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NZ should strengthen 2050 climate target says Climate Change Commission
7:17 AM.The Climate Change Commission says New Zealand should consider strengthening its 2050 climate target as it falls behind the more ambitious goals of other countries.
The Commission has released three… Read more Audio
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Winston Peters delivers scathing speech at UN over Gaza
7:13 AM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a scathing speech at the United Nations, saying the Security Council has failed in its duties to maintain international peace and security
Addressing the… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister Luxon unveils nine goals for Government
7:10 AM.Questions are being asked about how the Government will deliver on its targets, while at the same time cutting the number of public servants who would do the work.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 9 April 2024
7:06 AM.South Sydney's poor start to the NRL season has been compounded by fullback Latrell Mitchell's three week ban for elbowing the Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson in the face last weekend. Read more Audio
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Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme changes could impact infrastructure: Civil Contractors NZ
6:49 AM.Civil Contractors New Zealand say changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme will hinder work to improve infrastructure across the country.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced the… Read more Audio
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South Island's West Coast prepares for severe weather
6:46 AM.West Coast Emergency Management has started preparing for severe weather.
Orange heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the Westland District, Otago and Fiordland over the next two days and… Read more Audio
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Winston Peters tells UN Gaza situation is a 'catastrophe'
6:42 AM.New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters has told the United Nations' General Assembly in New York, the situation in Gaza is an utter catastrophe.
In an address this Tuesday morning… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 9 April 2024
6:40 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 9 April 2024
6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 9 April 2024
6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Read more Audio
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Intense downpours forecast for parts of the South Island
6:14 AM.Parts of the South Island are set to get drenched with a front moving in from the Tasman Sea expected to bring intense downpours and strong winds this week.
There are three orange heavy rain warnings… Read more Audio
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Total solar eclipse passes over North America
6:07 AM.Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada will be staring eagerly at the sky right about now, watching for the last total solar eclipse that will pass coast-to-coast across the continent for… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 9 April 2024
6:06 AM.The Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell has been banned for three weeks after elbowing the Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson in the face during their NRL match last weekend. Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 9 April 2024
6:00 AM.Top stories for Tuesday 9 April 2024 The government is asked how it might deliver its nine quote "ambitious" goals - covering the likes of health, crime and climate change - while also cutting back on… Read more Audio