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Morning Report for Thursday 21 March 2024
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NZ chef awarded Michelin star
8:56 AM.A New Zealand chef has been awarded a Michelin star for his restaurant in France - Le Petit Léon.
It is one of 52 restaurants in France to have received the distinction.
Nick Honeyman, alongside his… Read more Audio
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Commerce Commission releases draft report on banking market study
8:49 AM.The Commerce Commission has just released a draft report on its banking market study.
The Commission says disruptive forces are needed to drive change in the banking sector.
Commission Chair John… Read more Audio
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Shortages in mental health service workforce
8:44 AM.Not sick enough to get help - that's what many people struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety are being told by mental health services.
Meanwhile, even for those who can afford to pay… Read more Audio
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Central Otago ratepayers face 24 percent increase
8:38 AM.Central Otago ratepayers are facing a rates increase of an average of just over 24 percent.
The district's mayor, Tim Cadogan says that's a lot better than what the council had considered, which… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 21 March 2024
8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Read more Audio
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Market Update for 21 March 2024
8:28 AM.Market Update for 21 March 2024. Read more Audio
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NZers with autism don't feel accepted by society: Study
8:24 AM.Many Kiwis with autism say they don't feel accepted by society - or by their colleagues.
An international study released today shows only one in five autistic New Zealanders feel accepted by the… Read more Audio
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Palestinians in NZ call for emergency visas for families
8:18 AM.Palestinians in New Zealand want the government to give emergency humanitarian visas to their family members, just like they did for people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine.
The office of the Minister… Read more Audio
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Scientists create real-time carbon maps of NZ cities
8:15 AM.Scientists are making real-time carbon maps of every New Zealand city, following a successful pilot in Auckland.
Students at one Auckland school says seeing emissions readings from outside their… Read more Audio
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Rowing officials considering ban on 'year 14' athletes
8:11 AM.Rowing officials are mulling over a rule change that would ban 'year 14' athletes competing at the Maadi Regatta.
The practice, whereby age-eligible students return after their final year of school… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 21 March 2024
8:06 AM.All White Sarpreet Singh wants to go to an Olympics at least once in his career. Read more Audio
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Meteorite hunters search for fallen stars in Mackenzie Country
7:51 AM.On Thursday morning, keen meteorite hunters are about to go on a mission to recover freshly fallen shooting stars in the Mackenzie Country.
Apparently about four meteorites land in Aotearoa every… Read more Audio
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Legal expert on Fast Track Approvals Bill
7:48 AM.A legal expert thinks the Fast Track Approvals Bill puts an unprecedented amount of power in the hands of ministers.
The bill lets ministers approve certain infrastructure projects, including… Read more Audio
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Ministry of Education on closure of Burnside High School
7:41 AM.Burnside High school in Christchurch has closed for two days after a seismic assessment revealed two classroom blocks failed earthquake protection standards.
Those same blocks passed engineering… Read more Audio
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Burnside High School closes due to quake risk
7:36 AM.An abrupt closure of the South Island's largest secondary school means thousands of students are at home Thursday and Friday.
Burnside High School's Board made the call after a seismic report showed… Read more Audio
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Anti youth vaping groups call on Government to do more to reduce vaping
7:27 AM.An anti youth vaping group is urging the Government to do more to reduce vaping.
The Government announced on Wednesday that disposable vapes will be banned outright as a part of a crackdown on youth… Read more Audio
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PM’s tobacco ‘talking points’ contradicted official advice emails show
7:20 AM.Ministers, including the Prime Minister, repeatedly insisted that the Labour government's smoke free legislation would increase tobacco-related crime, despite officials telling them it could have the… Read more Audio
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GDP figures to show whether NZ is in recession
7:15 AM.Is New Zealand in recession?
Economists say it will be a close-run thing when GDP figures come out on Thursday.
The Institute for Economic Research is predicting Thursday's economic update will show… Read more Audio
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Palestinians in NZ call for visas for family members
7:09 AM.Palestinians in New Zealand want the government to give emergency humanitarian visas to their family members, just like they did for people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine.
About 32,000 Palestinians… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 21 March 2024
7:06 AM.The Wellington Phoenix women were aware that goal difference could play a crucial part in them making the A-League playoffs so they didn't hold back against Adelaide United last night. Read more Audio
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Māoriland film festival returns for 2024
6:46 AM.The largest Indigenous film festival in the world is back on in Ōtaki for 2024.
The Māoriland festival is showing 168 feature films, documentaries and short films from nations as far apart as… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 21 March 2024
6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 March 2024
6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 21 March 2024
6:28 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio
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Rainbow Storytime event cancelled after threats from Destiny
6:22 AM.Rainbow storytellers, whose Rotorua library event was cancelled after threats from Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, say kids and their parents love their performances.
Rotorua Lakes Council… Read more Audio
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Hong Kong introduces new security law Article 23
6:16 AM.Hong Kong's new security law will usher the territory "into a new era of authoritarianism".
That's according to Human Rights Watch, who are reacting after Hong Kong's China-controlled legislature… Read more Audio
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IMF tells Govt to get spending under control and ensure any tax cuts are affordable
6:12 AM.The Government is being told to get spending under control and ensure any tax cuts are affordable.
Those were among the key issues raised by the International Monetary Fund in its annual health check… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 21 March 2024
6:06 AM.The Wellington Phoenix women recorded their biggest win of the A-League season with a 4-nil victory over Adelaide United in Porirua last night. Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 21 March 2024
6:00 AM.Top stories for Thursday 21 March 2024: Palestinians in New Zealand are urging the government to give their family members in Gaza emergency humanitarian visas to come here.
Are we in recession… Read more Audio