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Morning Report for Wednesday 13 December 2023
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Cozy caberet-style venue wins over artists with intimate vibe
8:57 AM.After raising its curtain for the first time a decade ago, the 4th Wall Theatre in New Plymouth has gone from touting for business to hosting luminaries of the stage and screen, and an array of… Read more Audio
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Otago Uni zoologist spots rare bird
8:54 AM.An Otago University zoologist has contributed to a new report after spotting an extremely rare half female, half male bird. Hamish Spencer was on holiday in Colombia in May when a wild Green… Read more Audio
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Cyclone Jasper approaching Australia
8:50 AM.Cyclone Jasper is edging closer to Australia's northeast, with risks of storm surges and damaging winds. It's expected to make landfall later today, and residents in Cairns were given 'prepare to… Read more Audio
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Paul Goldsmith comitted to settling Ngapuhi treaty claim
8:40 AM.Minister of Treaty negotiations Paul Goldsmith says he's committed to settling Ngapuhi's treaty claim, but says he doesn't want to "relitigate" arguments around legal sovereignty. On Saturday Waitangi… Read more Audio
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Golriz Ghahraman on NZ, Aus, Canada statement
8:35 AM.The Green Party has welcomed this morning's joint statement from the prime ministers of New Zealand, Australia, and Canada calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza. It comes just before an emergency… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 13 December 2023
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Marvel Universe exhibition arrives in Wellington
8:27 AM.Super-heroes of the Marvel Universe feature in the worldwide premiere of an exhibition opening today in Wellington. Home to Iron Man, Thor and their band of Avengers, the exhibition explores Marvel's… Read more Audio
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High school counsellors awarded $1.8m for stress
8:21 AM.Two high school counsellors have been awarded almost $1.8m by the courts for the workplace stress they dealt with. Kath and Ron Cronin-Lampe were both counsellors at Melville High School in Hamilton… Read more Audio
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Construction management expert on Commerce Commission's cartel prosecution
8:16 AM.An expert in construction management said it's a good thing the Commerce Commission has filed charges against two companies for cartel conduct. The charges allege the companies rigged bids for… Read more Audio
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Changing Reserve Bank mandate 'pointless' - Hipkins
8:10 AM.The Labour Party says the government's moves to change the Reserve Bank's mandate is pointless, and a backwards step. The bill, being passed under urgency through all stages, is the first piece of… Read more Audio
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Holidays Act proves continuing headache for Te Whatu Ora
7:55 AM.Payroll experts warn Te Whatu Ora's more than two-billion-dollar backpay bill owed to staff will keep growing because the Holidays Act is not fit for purpose. As well as the amount owed for wrongly… Read more Audio
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NZ not on track to meet climate target - Climate Commission
7:47 AM.The Climate Change Commission says New Zealand is not on track to meet its climate targets. The independent organisation's latest report discusses how the government can meet its emissions budgets -… Read more Audio
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Shane Jones puts environmental laws in his sights
7:47 AM.The new Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Ocean and Fisheries, Shane Jones, has put climate change and environmental laws firmly in his sights. In Parliament yesterday, the New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Te Whatu Ora issues Covid booster reminder
7:41 AM.Te Whatu Ora is reminding those eligible for Covid boosters to book them in before Christmas. New Zealand has been experiencing another wave of COVID-19 over the last few weeks with hospitalisations… Read more Audio
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Christchurch to host Sail GP
7:37 AM.Lyttelton Harbour has been confirmed as host of the New Zealand leg of Sail GP in March next year. Auckland was meant to play host to the racing, but the unavailability of a spectator facility put… Read more Audio
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Government releases joint statement on Israel/Gaza war
7:27 AM.The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined Australia and Canada's leaders in calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza and more international efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire. In a… Read more Audio
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COP28 mired in debate about draft statement
7:19 AM.Today was meant to see the end of the annual COP28 summit in Dubai, but an impasse as to the wording used in the conference's final text is causing delays. A row erupted after a draft of a potential… Read more Audio
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Roofs torn off, windows shattered in powerful Lower Hutt storm
7:13 AM.A powerful thunderstorm caused significant damage across the country yesterday. Roofs were torn off buildings, windows and doors shattered, and at least two people were injured when the storm struck… Read more Audio
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Government rushes to scrap Reserve Bank's employment mandate
7:10 AM.Legislation to scrap the Reserve Bank's mandate to protect jobs is being rushed through Parliament under urgency. It's one of the coalition government's first moves in power - aimed at bringing down… Read more Audio
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Business News for 13 December 2023
6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Protest sparks debate about limits of civil disobedience
6:49 AM.A protest at Te Papa has sparked questions about what is deemed 'too far' for civil disobedience in public spaces. A group called Te Waka Hourua spraypainted over a panel of the English text of the… Read more Audio
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Dramatic weather hits country on Tuesday
6:44 AM.Uawa Tolaga Bay Civil defence said the community had a scary night after rain, hail and lightning continued late into the evening on Tuesday night. Civil defence manager for the area Greg Shelton said… Read more Audio
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Hutt South MP describes aftermath of powerful storm
6:39 AM.The Hutt South MP Chris Bishop has praised locals who rushed to get children to safety during the ferocious storm that hit Lower Hutt yesterday afternoon. Howling winds and heavy rain pelted the… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 13 December 2023
6:21 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Whangarei fuel prices drop to $2.58pl
6:16 AM.There is good news for drivers in Whangarei - fuel prices have plummeted months after the city was lamenting some of the highest prices in the country,. Cut price retailer Allied has opened up in the… Read more Audio