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Coastal shipping at an impasse
7 May 2024Coastal shipping was seen as a saviour after Cyclone Gabrielle, but Government backing for the sector has cooled. Audio
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Westpac CEO on tough times for customers and combatting scams
Westpac says many households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates and costs and the coming months will be challenging. Chief Executive Catherine McGrath talks about the sluggish… Audio
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Consumer NZ reveals NZ's favourite cars
7 May 2024Consumer NZ surveyed over 8,000 New Zealanders about 72 different models to assess reliability and owner satisfaction. Consumer product test manager James le Page spoke to Morning Report. Audio
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NZ post-grad students awarded NASA internships
Six post-graduate students were awarded New Zealand Space Scholarships last night in Wellington, allowing them to take up three-month internships with NASA. Alexandra McKendry, of the University of… Audio
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New study shows at-risk children slipping through cracks
The Otago University research shows referrals from support organisations requesting intervention from Oranga Tamariki are being left unopened, with carers sometimes spending hours on the phone to… Audio
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Junior doctors' picket outside hospitals
7 May 2024Junior doctors are picketing outside hospitals around the country this morning as they strike in support of 300 doctors in line for a pay cut. Natalie Akoorie outside Waikato Hospital, Krystal Gibbens… Audio
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Sports Chat for 7 May 2024
7 May 2024An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Five percent of world's antimony could be in Reefton
7 May 2024An Australian mining company is predicting a West Coast mining town could be sitting on a huge supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles… Audio
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Former prisoner on govt's investment in Corrections
7 May 2024A former prisoner and penal reform campaigner says the $1.9 billion investment in Corrections should instead be used to keep people out of jail. Twenty years ago, Cosmo Jeffrey spent 2 years in… Audio
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Top climate modellers could be at risk from job-cuts proposal
7 May 2024Job cuts at Crown-owned science company NIWA could cull a team of New Zealand's top climate modellers. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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OECD warns education gaps a threat to prosperity
The OECD warns declining achievement and long-standing education gaps for Maori and Pacific children are a serious threat to prosperity. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 7 May 2024
7 May 2024The Tactix remain unbeaten in netball's ANZ Premiership after edging the Magic 54-53 last night in Hamilton. Audio
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PM Luxon on confusion over Corrections media conference
In a confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up. Prime Minister… Audio
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Officials work to keep bird flu out of NZ
7 May 2024Officials are working to keep bird flu out of New Zealand as cases spread through cattle in the United States. Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel spoke to Corin… Audio
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OECD warns NZ needs to get inflation under control
With just three weeks to go until the Budget is released, the OECD says New Zealand needs to get inflation under control. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Manhunt continues after Ponsonby shooting
A manhunt continues in Auckland Tuesday morning after a fatal shooting on one of the city's most popular and busiest roads. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
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Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell on $1.9 billion prison spend
The Government has promised a $1.9 billion investment in Corrections over the next four years. Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Confusion over Govt's numbers for prison spend-up
In a confused and confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up… Audio
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Te Whatu Ora chief clinical officer on junior doctors' strike
7 May 2024About half of the country's junior doctors have walked off the job. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Junior doctors go on strike
7 May 2024About half of the country's junior doctors have just walked off the job. Every aspect of the hospital system is likely to be affected by the 25-hour strike - before the roughly 2500 doctors return to… Audio
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Sports News for 7 May 2024
7 May 2024Tactix defender Karin Burger concedes they were lucky to win last night's clash with the Magic and remain unbeaten in netball's ANZ Premiership. Audio
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Public health expert on drinking water safety
Public health experts say the Government has been unpicking drinking water safety protection since coming to power - and is risking a repeat of the deadly Havelock North camplyobacter outbreak… Audio