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Morning Report for Thursday 5 October 2023
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How early is too early for Christmas decorations?
8:55 AM.October has only just started, and stores are already gearing up for the Christmas season.
In Auckland, shops are aglow with festive lights and adorned with ornaments, sparking the holiday spirit… Read more Audio
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Black Caps to begin World Cup campaign against England
8:52 AM.Some painful memories may have surfaced for New Zealand cricket fans on the eve of the World Cup in India.
The Black Caps meet England in the opening game of the tournament in the 132,000 seat… Read more Audio
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Push to get Māori and young people to vote
8:48 AM.Would a barbecued sausage get you to vote? What about having a voting station at your marae?
These are just some of things on the menu to get more Māori and young people to have their say this… Read more Audio
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US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy ousted
8:42 AM.The United States House of Representatives is in paralysis after the Speaker of the House was removed from his post on Wednesday.
Kevin McCarthy was ousted when a group of hard-line Republicans voted… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 October 2023
8:35 AM.England all-rounder Ben Stokes is in doubt for the World Cup opener against the Black Caps in Ahmedabad tonight because of a hip injury. Audio
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Market Update for 5 October 2023
8:28 AM.Market Update for 5 October 2023. Read more Audio
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French fans declare All Blacks their "second team" at RWC
8:24 AM.While the All Blacks may not be the bookies favourites to win the World Cup, they still appear to be the biggest drawcard in rugby, with thousands of supporters turning up to a public skills session… Read more Audio
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Auckland councillors to decide on buyout for weather damaged homes
8:20 AM.After months in limbo, Auckland homeowners are anxiously awaiting the results of a critical council meeting on Friday.
Councillors will decide, behind closed doors, how to buy out homes damaged in… Read more Audio
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OCR stays at 5.5 percent
8:12 AM.The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5-point-5-percent, but says higher rates will stick around longer as inflation persists.
Economists are mixed in what they think will happen next… Read more Audio
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Fourth time's a charm as The Beths win Silver Scroll
7:54 AM.Wednesday night's win was long-awaited for the indie rockers The Beths, who had been finalists three times before.
The band gave a pre-recorded acceptance speech from the US where they're on tour.
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'Big babies' - NZers defend extra large bully breed after UK moves to ban
7:50 AM.XL bully dog breeders in New Zealand are preparing to defend their dogs.
After attacks in Britain the breed is likely to be banned there.
The breed is not recognised by Dogs New Zealand, but was… Read more Audio
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Developer raises questions over Wellington Town Hall strengthening work
7:44 AM.A Wellington property developer says the City Council should never have tried to strengthen the Town Hall, which is now facing a huge cost blow out.
The Town Hall has been closed for a decade, due to… Read more Audio
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NZ citizen Ahmed Zaoui detained in Algeria
7:40 AM.Ahmed Zaoui - a New Zealand citizen - has been detained in Algeria after a political meeting at his home.
Zaoui is an activist for democracy. He rose to national prominence here twenty years ago… Read more Audio
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Electoral Commission under fire over EasyVote packs
7:35 AM.The Electoral Commission has come under fire from both ends of the political spectrum for failing to send out all EasyVote packs before voting opened.
The packs include information cards which help… Read more Audio
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Half of Queenstown's water now safe to drink
7:24 AM.About half of Queenstown's supply network has now been deemed safe to drink.
The drinking water regulator, Taumata Arowai, says the council can lift the boil water notice for the area served by the… Read more Audio
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Man trespassed from Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home, John Tamihere says
7:18 AM.Te Pati Maori says an elderly pakeha man has been trespassed after he entered the home of Te Pati Maori candidate Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
Māori Party president, John Tamihere, says Ms… Read more Audio
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Latest poll shows National would need NZ First to govern
7:09 AM.The latest political poll shows Labour is failing to gain traction with voters, and National will need New Zealand First if they are to govern.
The OneNews Verian poll released Wednesday night has… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 October 2023
7:06 AM.England dangerman Ben Stokes is in doubt for the World Cup opener against the Black Caps tonight because of injury. Read more Audio
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MBIE Intelligence unit using controversial search tool Cobwebs
6:46 AM.The MBIE Intelligence unit, MI, says it is using a controversial Internet search tool, Cobwebs, exclusively to counter the risk of a mass arrival of asylum seekers by boat.
A business case shows it… Read more Audio
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Auckland sees surge in dog attacks
6:42 AM.The surge in pet ownership during Covid lockdowns is now biting back. Auckland council says 2,500 dog attacks were reported in the year to June: 250 more than the year before.
And about the same… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 5 October 2023
6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 5 October 2023
6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 5 October 2023
6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio
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Pacific youth and first-time voters feel forgotten in South Island
6:15 AM.Pacific youth and first-time voters in Te Wai Pounamu feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election.
Pasifika are the fastest growing youth population in New Zealand.
For many, the cost of… Read more Audio
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Retail NZ wants government help to fight crime
6:07 AM.Retail NZ wants the government to join forces with retailers to fight back against escalating crime.
Research by the group says 92 percent of retailers have experienced some form of crime in the past… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 October 2023
6:06 AM.England dangerman Ben Stokes is in doubt for the World Cup opener against the Black Caps tonight because of injury. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 5 October 2023
6:00 AM.Top stories for 5 October 2023:
The latest political poll shows Labour is failing to gain traction with voters.
Te Pāti Māori says a man has been trespassed after he entered the home of candidate… Read more Audio