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Morning Report for Wednesday 27 March 2024
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Otago University looking for participants for ketamine study
8:54 AM.University of Otago researchers are calling for participants in a trial, looking into how a popular recreational drug could help treat depression.
Ketamine has grown in reputation as an illicit drug… Read more Audio
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Number of job ads declining SEEK report shows
8:51 AM.The latest report from SEEK says the number of jobs ads is declining, and the number of applications per ad is growing.
The country's top job ad site says its total listings dropped 3 percent in… Read more Audio
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US tech companies had NZ police evidence videos
8:46 AM.A document shows sensitive police video evidence was shuffled around between US tech companies without the police having any idea.
This has come to light in reports about the risks and costs of the… Read more Audio
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Teaching most vulnerable profession for Long Covid
8:43 AM.The author of a new study into Long Covid says teaching is the most vulnerable profession.
Otago University associate professor Amanda Kvalsvig says up to 14 percent of people who catch Covid-19 get… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 27 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 27 March 2024
8:30 AM.Market Update for 27 March 2024. Read more Audio
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Hundreds of Marae face exposure to flooding and landslides
8:26 AM.Hundreds of Marae around the country face potential exposure to floods, landslides and other natural hazards, but new research aims to bolster marae resilience in the face of climate change.
Pokere… Read more Audio
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First stage of Auckland Airport's Transport Hub set to open
8:22 AM.The first stage of Auckland International Airport's new Transport Hub opens next week, offering bus lanes and more spots for pick-ups and drop-offs.
The development sees the ground floor of the 1977… Read more Audio
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Govt taken to court over delays in tackling Gloriavale abuse
8:17 AM.A leading lawyer is taking multiple government departments to court for delays in tackling abuse at the Christian Community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga… Read more Audio
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins on response to China's cyberattack
8:10 AM.The Government says it isn't planning to invoke sanctions against China after confirming that a cyberattack involving the republic targeted two parliamentary agencies.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 27 March 2024
8:06 AM.The All Whites know they need to score more goals if they're to have any chance of winning this morning's match against Tunisia and in their World Cup qualifiers later this year. Read more Audio
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Shoppers still waiting to see savings on fruit and vegetables
7:55 AM.Supermarket shoppers say they're holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen.
Woolworths New Zealand says better growing conditions are to thank… Read more Audio
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Government to release budget policy statement
7:51 AM.The Government's budget policy statement will be out on Wednesday.
Expectations are that it will highlight an economy going backwards, and hint at a delay in reaching surplus and more borrowing.
RNZ… Read more Audio
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Labour MP calls for Destiny Church to be held to account
7:46 AM.A Labour MP wants to see Destiny Church members held to account for painting over a rainbow street crossing.
The vandalism was in protest against a drag queen event at the Gisborne Library.
A heated… Read more Audio
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Court rules Assange may be able to appeal extradition to USA
7:39 AM.A London court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be able to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Two judges have ordered the U.S. to provide assurances that Assange has a… Read more Audio
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Lawyer takes Govt to court over slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale
7:33 AM.A high-profile lawyer is taking the government to court for slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga Tamariki… Read more Audio
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AA calls out lack of speed camera warning signs
7:25 AM.The AA is calling out the lack of warning signs next to fixed speed camera sites.
Only one sign has been installed in the four years since the policy was announced in 2019 for signs to be mandatory.
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Expert on NZ's readiness for cyberattacks
7:18 AM.The Government Communications Security Bureau is dismissing China's rejection of claims it hacked the computer systems of New Zealand parliamentary agencies.
On Tuesday, New Zealand accused China of… Read more Audio
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NZ sends clear message to China over cyberattack says expert
7:15 AM.An international relations expert says New Zealand has sent a clear message to China: stop interfering or it will escalate its response.
The Government has accused Beijing of being behind a… Read more Audio
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Search and rescue underway after bridge collapse in Baltimore
7:10 AM.A search and rescue operation is underway in the United States after a cargo vessel slammed into the central support pillar of one of the largest bridges on America's eastern seaboard.
The bridge in… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 27 March 2024
7:06 AM.Shots on goal remain a work in progress for the All Whites as they prepare to take on Tunisia in this morning's third place playoff at the FIFA tournament in Cairo. Audio
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Govt provides $18m boost for NZers to travel for specialist health treatment
6:48 AM.The coalition government is delivering an $18 million boost to New Zealanders needing to travel for specialist health treatment.
Among the improvements are what Health Minister Shane Reti calls "long… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 27 March 2024
6:33 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 27 March 2024
6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 27 March 2024
6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio
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Disability Support Network on funding boost
6:16 AM.The Labour party says it's a "massive vote of no confidence" in the Disability Issues Minister that Cabinet has now assumed responsibility for future decisions about disability funding.
This comes… Read more Audio
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Major bridge collapses in Baltimore
6:10 AM.Several people are still missing following the collapse of a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
Footage shows a Singapore-flagged cargo ship hitting a support beam of the Francis Scott Key… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 27 March 2024
6:06 AM.The Warriors have been boosted by the return of three frontline players for Sunday's home NRL match against the Knights with Dylan Walker, Marata Niukore and Wayde Egan all back from injury. Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 27 March 2024
6:00 AM.Top Stories for Wednesday 27 March 2024: A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed overnight after a ship collided with it, sending cars and people plummeting into the water below.
The AA… Read more Audio