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Morning Report for Tuesday 20 February 2024
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Long Drive Golf builds a following in NZ
8:56 AM.We've heard about golf, speed golf, disc golf and mini golf, so this story is the logical next step.
Long Drive Golf involves athletes swinging a golf club like an axe, trying to bash the ball as far… Read more Audio
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Deadly bird flu threatens NZ wildlife
8:49 AM.A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.
The H5N1 strain has been spreading rapidly around the world since late 2021.
Recent confirmed… Read more Audio
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More than 60 dead in Papua New Guinea massacre
8:42 AM.Authorities in Papua New Guinea are urging residents to stay calm, after more than 60 people were shot dead in a massacre.
Police say they were killed when one tribe, on its way to attack another… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 20 February 2024
8:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market Update for 20 February 2024
8:32 AM.Market Update for 20 February 2024 Audio
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Wellington Phoenix soar at the top of the men's A League
8:29 AM.Rated by many pundits as wooden spoon prospects at the start of the season, the Phoenix are soaring, and on track for their finest season, although there's still two months until the playoffs.
Club… Read more Audio
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Neglected buildings causing concern for police
8:23 AM.The Police Association says black mould and leaky ceilings in stations throughout the country are making it difficult for officers to do their jobs.
It says many buildings are a health and safety… Read more Audio
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International Court of Justice hearings begin on Israel's occupation
8:19 AM.While Israel is pursuing its war against Hamas in Gaza, the International Court of Justice in the Hague has begun hearings on whether Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since the Six Day… Read more Audio
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Former welfare minister defends rise in beneficiaries at National toughens rules
8:12 AM.Not only is the government apparently determined to crack down on those who break the welfare rules, it also wants people to know that the problem it's addressing is of the former Labour government's… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 12 February 2024
8:06 AM.The Crusaders have suffered a blow just days out from the start of the Super Rugby season with All Blacks winger Will Jordan ruled out of the entire competition with injury. Audio
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Government makes 'no apology' for benefit sanctions
7:53 AM.The Government is taking what it says is early action to curb what it sees as an unacceptable surge in welfare dependency that occurred under Labour.
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise… Read more Audio
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12 percent of nursing workforce registers to work in Australia
7:48 AM.More than 9000 Kiwi nurses, about 12 percent of the workforce, have registered to work in Australia in the last ten months.
Nurses have to sign up with Australia's registration body before applying… Read more Audio
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Experts concerned about children using adult skincare
7:46 AM.Dermatologists are alarmed an offshore trend of very young children using adult skincare products appears to be happening here too.
They blame social media for introducing children to the products… Read more Audio
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Ambulance availability cut back due to a budget blowout
7:40 AM.A $5.5 million defecit in Hato Hone St John's finances has forced the ambulance service to cut back on its staff cover.
The charity does not expect its cuts to ambulance callouts will impact the… Read more Audio
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Residents on edge as Canterbury fires continue burning
7:37 AM.The fire is contained in Waikari Valley, but while residents of the nearby North Canterbury town of Waipara are back home, they remain on high alert.
The 300-hectare scrub fire broke out on Sunday… Read more Audio
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Universities warned their funding could run dry
7:28 AM.Some universities could run out of cash this year or breach their borrowing limits.
The Tertiary Education Commission made the warning in a financial overview of the sector delivered to incoming… Read more Audio
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Analysis - government's plan to 'reset' welfare system
7:20 AM.New sanctions being introduced to beneficiaries by the government has copped criticism from parties on the left, with the Greens accusing it of "pushing people into poverty."
RNZ political editor Jo… Read more Audio
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Welfare Minister defends benefit crackdown
7:10 AM.The government's directive to ramp up welfare sanctions to stop what it calls the surge in benefit dependency under Labour, is being slammed by parties on the left.
The coalition has told officials… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 20 February 2024
7:07 AM.The Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova believes they achieved their goal of getting better every game as they sealed their spot at this year's Paris Games. Audio
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Firefighters still tackling multiple fires in Canterbury
6:45 AM.Firefighters are still wrestling with two major bushfires in Canterbury.
Fire and Emergency says about ninety firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire on Port Hills in Christchurch.
And… Read more Audio
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Benefit sanctions cop criticism
6:40 AM.The government is being accused of ignoring evidence, as it orders the increased use of benefit sanctions.
It has directed the Ministry of Social Development to ramp up the use of penalties on… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 20 February 2024
6:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 20 February 2024
6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 20 February 2024
6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
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Sports News for 20 February 2024
6:06 AM.The Football Ferns have booked their place at this year's Paris Olympics. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 20 February 2024
6:00 AM.Top stories for Tuesday 20 February 2024 We speak to Social Development Minister Louise Upston about her plans to crack down on benefit dependency. Documents show some universities could run out of… Read more Audio