Morning Report for Thursday 5 December 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.An Auckland community say they are stuck in the mud with years of silt making their lagoon unuseable, and are pushing for it to be restored. Maia Ingoe has the story. Audio

8:50 AM.A United Nations summit on tackling plastic pollution has just wrapped up in South Korea, after failing to reach any agreement. Fiji's representative Sivendra Michael spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:45 AM.A lecturer in management says a law change preventing people earning over $180,000 from raising unjustified dismissal claims is "dangerous". Massey University Lecturer Dr Zoe Port spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier has lost the confidence of lawmakers, and his government must resign. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 5 December 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.The lawyer for a Taranaki farmer who successfully overturned an ACC decision denying him compensation for exposure to the herbicide 2,4,5-T reckons his client is just the tip of the iceberg. Taranaki… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.The government has announced sweeping changes to limit farm to forestry conversions. Minister for Agriculture and Forestry Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:14 AM.Changes include a pause on high quality farm land being used for exotic forestry, and a cap of 15,000 hectares of other farm land being converted. The Forest Owners Association Chief Executive Dr… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.More than a dozen Filipinos say they've been trafficked to New Zealand, facing death threats to stay silent and their families back home targeted. Workers First Union General Secretary Dennis Maga… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Golf's LPGA has banned transgender athletes who transitioned after puberty from playing on the tour. Audio

7:52 AM.A Wellington city councillor has plans to try save a central city bridge at a meeting on Thursday which will decide its fate. City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:48 AM.South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing impeachment after attempting to impose martial law, claiming threats from North Korea. Journalist and Korean export Jean H Lee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:37 AM.New Zealand's scores in the Trends in International Maths and Science Study have improved and it's thanks to boys. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.Donald Trump's controversial pick for Defense Secretary may be replaced, as his nomination comes under intense scrutiny. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:29 AM.The Association of Scientists says the slashing of funding for humanities and social sciences research is "chilling". Association of Scientists co-president Dr Troy Baisden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:23 AM.The partner of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao says it has been difficult coming to terms with her death, after a man was found guilty for her murder. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.More than a dozen Filipinos say they have been trafficked to New Zealand and are getting death threats to stop them reporting what has happened. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

7:13 AM.The culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus. Mainland Poultry… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 5 December 2024 Audio

6:50 AM.A survey of public service workers found 85% thought working from home made them more productive. The Public Service Association assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:45 AM.An archaeology professor at the University of Otago is joining voices of opposition to an announcement of cuts to the Marsden Fund. University of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory director Professor Nic… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:30 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.French lawmakers will soon vote on a no-confidence motion after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed through budget measures without parliamentary approval. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to… Read more Audio

6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio