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Morning Report for Friday 12 April 2024
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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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Three hundred kiwi to be relocated in North Island
8:40 AM.What's believed to be the biggest-ever kiwi relocation project is underway. Over the next couple of months up to 300 kiwi will be moved from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato to other parts… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 12 April 2024
8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Future of Shortland Street remains uncertain
8:28 AM.A former Shortland Street actor says the long-running hospital drama has a vital place in New Zealand's cultural landscape, and she doesn't want to see it axed. Actor Tandi Wright spoke to Corin Dann.
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Stevenson Mining ditches case in Environment Court
8:22 AM.Another company has pulled out of the resource consent process and could be banking on trying its luck with the upcoming fast-track approval process, with Stevenson Mining ditching its case in the… Read more Audio
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Winston Peters meets with US Secretary of State Blinken
8:17 AM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken overnight, topping the conversational agenda is the war in Gaza and New Zealand's future position in pillar 2 of AUKUS… Read more Audio
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Weather begins to clear on the West Coast
8:15 AM.The West Coast has endured three days of atrocious weather and more than 800 millimetres of rain in the ranges. Reporter Nick James spoke to Morning Report from Franz Josef. Audio
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Marlborough Civil Defence on floods
8:11 AM.Residents in a Marlborough town have started to evacuate their homes as heavy rain could cause the Wairau River to rise to critical levels. Glyn Walters from Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 12 April 2024
8:06 AM.Ryan Fox has lost the lead at the Masters as he nears the end of his opening round. Audio
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Time pips change on RNZ National
7:56 AM.Brace yourself - RNZ is making a significant change to the time pips. Those are the six pips broadcast on RNZ National to mark the start of each hour. RNZ's Broadcast and IT Technologist Wayne Jarvis… Read more Audio
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Ryan Fox impresses on opening day at Masters golf tournament
7:52 AM.The Masters golf tournament is underway, with New Zealand's Ryan Fox chasing the Green Jacket at Augusta. Richard Abraham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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One in ten hospital admissions alcohol related: Study
7:48 AM.A new study shows a spike in people aged 25 to 54 needing hospital level care for alcohol issues, rising by a third over a decade. Morning Report producer Tessa Guest reports. Audio
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Boxing foundation questions what Government's boot camps will entail
7:42 AM.The Government says it will deliver its promise to establish boot camps, but David Graham, chief executive of the Billy Graham Youth Foundation, wants to know exactly what these will entail. Graham… Read more Audio
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Govt to push ahead with rental law changes
7:38 AM.The Government is pressing ahead with changes to rental laws, in a bill being introduced to parliament next month. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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OJ Simpson dies of cancer aged 76
7:27 AM.OJ Simpson, the US football star has died aged 76. His family say Simpson succumbed to his battle with cancer, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Corrections officers barricaded themselves in van after shots fired at tangi
7:20 AM.Corrections officers barricaded themselves and a prisoner inside a van, after its tyres were slashed and shots fired at a tangi in Waikato yesterday afternoon. The National President of the… Read more Audio
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West Coast faces big clean up after three days of rain
7:16 AM.The West Coast is facing a big clean up on its roads after three days of atrocious weather and more than 800 millimetres of rain. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Hokitika. Audio
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Wairau River in Marlborough swells with heavy rain fall
7:10 AM.Residents are concerned the major rainfall could cause the Wairau River to swell to critical levels, overwhelming the already damaged stop-banks. Spring Creek resident Tim Newsham spoke to Corin Dann.
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Sports News for 12 April 2024
7:05 AM.Ryan Fox has eagled the par five eighth hole to surge into an early lead at the Masters. Audio
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Roads shut on West Coast due to heavy rain
6:45 AM.Heavy downpours on the South Island's west coast have shut down roads, caused surface flooding and put businesses on hold, State Highway 6 is currently closed between Ross and Haast. Franz Josef… Read more Audio
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Households evacuated in Marlborough in case stop bank fails
6:42 AM.In Marlborough 70 households have been asked to evacuate their properties by 9 Thursday morning in case a stop bank fails and homes are flooded. Reporter Sam Gee is in Nelson and spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 12 April 2024
6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Chiefs Manawa take on Blues women in Super Rugby Aupiki final
6:20 AM.The Chiefs Manawa have a chip on their shoulder going into Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki final against the Blues women at Eden Park after losing last year's final. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 12 April 2024
6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
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More rain expected on West Coast
6:14 AM.A second wave of heavy rain is set to hit the West Coast on Friday, accompanied by snow, thunderstorms, and strong winds. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 12 April 2024
6:06 AM.Ryan Fox has made a strong start and leads the Masters on the opening day. Audio
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Sports News for 12 April 2024
6:06 AM.Ryan Fox has made a strong start and leads the Masters on the opening day. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 12 April 2024
6:00 AM.It's Ramere Friday the 12th of April Today on RNZ National... The rain keeps falling - it's heavy now in the top of the South Island and further north. Corrections officers barricaded themselves… Read more Audio