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Morning Report for Monday 2 December 2024
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
10:00 AM.On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… Read more Audio
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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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Group of elderly Samoans granted NZ citizenship
8:49 AM.A group of elderly Western Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 can now finally obtain New Zealand citizenship after being stripped of it decades ago. Grace Fiavaai has more. Audio
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Indian origin names widespread throughout NZ
8:47 AM.From Wellington's Khandallah to Christchurch's Cashmere, New Zealand's urban centres are full of names with origins that can be traced to India. RNZ Asia's Blessen Tom reports. Audio
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New research clinic offering genetic diagnoses for Autism
8:45 AM.University of Auckland scientists have begun providing a genetic test for people with autism. Katie Fitzgerald has been looking into this. Audio
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Hipkins says NZ under Labour wouldn't join AUKUS
8:39 AM.Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party has ruled joining the security pact AUKUS. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports Chat for 2 December 2024
8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Drownings down for 2024
8:27 AM.Sunday marked the start of summer and Water Safety New Zealand says Kiwis are on track to make 2024 a landmark year. Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Daniel Gerrard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Trump picks Kash Patel to lead FBI
8:21 AM.A former US defence department chief of staff in the first Trump administration, Patel has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Read more Audio
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Senior ministers suggested lowering expectations on govt commitments to abuse in care survivors
8:15 AM.Abuse in care survivors are outraged after senior ministers suggested lowering expectations on government commitments. Abuse survivors Ken Clearwater and Tu Chapman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Greens on request from oil and gas lobby group for govt to underwrite risk of oil exploration
8:10 AM.Resource minister Shane Jones is considering a request from the gas and oil lobby to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports News for 2 December 2024
8:06 AM.Red Bull's Formula One champion Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari took their Formula One constructors' title duel down to the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi next… Read more Audio
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Te Papa makes $750,000 since charging international visitors
7:56 AM.Te Papa has pocketed $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance and staffing… Read more Audio
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Temporary path to Cathedral Cove opens
7:50 AM.A temporary path to the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove has opened nearly two years after the walk was closed to the public. Thames Coromandel District Mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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England defeat Black caps by 8 wickets in first test
7:45 AM.England defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Report looks into school lunch programme success
7:39 AM.A new report highlights the success of the current lunches in schools programme, which the government plans to overhaul from January. Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Professor Lisa Te Morenga spoke… Read more Audio
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Local iwi and ecologists call for Hawke's Bay river to be re-widened
7:36 AM.Local iwi and ecologists say a Hawke's Bay river that flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle should be re-widened to make space for future floods. Analysis provided to RNZ shows the Ngaruroro River has been… Read more Audio
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Labour leader on party's annual conference
7:25 AM.At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Read more Audio
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Govt ministers cautioned about commitments made to survivors of abuse in care
7:13 AM.RNZ has obtained notes of an August 26 meeting between government ministers in which the Attorney-General cautioned colleagues about the commitments they made to survivors of abuse in care. Reporter… Read more Audio
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Oil and gas lobby group ask govt to underwrite risk of fossil fuel exploration
7:10 AM.An oil and gas lobby group has asked the Government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 December 2024
7:06 AM.Australia scored a late intercept try to beat the Black Ferns Sevens 28-24 in the women's final of the opening round of the World Series in Dubai. Audio
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Auckland house fire caused by charger from Temu
6:47 AM.Fire and Emergency is urging caution when using cheap charger cables after an investigation revealed that an Auckland house fire was caused by a charger bought from online retailer Temu. Risk… Read more Audio
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Labour holds annual conference in Christchurch
6:43 AM.Two years out from the next election, Labour is already making expensive promises and bold geopolitical calls. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
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Air NZ flight diverts to Auckland due to engine trouble
6:41 AM.An Air New Zealand flight to Sydney had to make a detour to Auckland on Sunday because of engine trouble. Ruth Ann Herd was on the flight and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2 December 2024
6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 December 2024
6:28 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Early Business News for 2 December 2024
6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
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Young Pacific activists take climate fight to the Hague
6:16 AM.A group of young pacific activists is taking a case to the International Court of Justice at the Hague. Vepaiamele is a 16-year-old from Vanuatu, and she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Russia carries out strikes in Syria as rebel forces push south
6:11 AM.Russia has carried out "a series of air strikes" in Syria as rebel forces continue to push south. Middle East correspondent Alex Baird spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 2 December 2024
6:06 AM.The New Zealand Sevens teams have fallen short at the season opening round of the World Series in Dubai. Audio