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Morning Report for Thursday 25 January 2024
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Auckland's rare lava caves documented
8:57 AM.Researchers are piecing together what they know about Auckland's extensive network of rare lava caves.
Tāmaki Makaurau is built on a large, potentially active, volcanic field made up of 53 volcanoes.
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Māori artist Selwyn Muru dies, aged 86
8:53 AM.A Māori arts advocate has described the late Selwyn Muru as a friend, family man, and dedicated to his people.
The artist, from Ngāti Kuri and Te Aupouri, died peacefully yesterday surrounded by… Read more Audio
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Controversy over adding salt to tea
8:49 AM.It's a scandal of international proportions. A professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania claims to have found the recipe for a perfect cup of tea.
It involves a pinch of salt and… Read more Audio
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Te Whatu Ora urges NZers to get measles vaccination before travel
8:44 AM.Te Whatu Ora wants New Zealanders to get fully immunised against measles before they travel overseas.
The health agency says 15 people travelling to New Zealand two weeks ago were exposed to a… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 25 January 2024
8:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Read more Audio
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Market Update for 25 January 2024
8:32 AM.Market Update for 25 January 2024. Read more Audio
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Christchurch City Council divided on hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
8:26 AM.Christchurch City Council is divided on the viability of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Despite ratepayers' financial and environmental fears, the proposal to consider throwing the city's name… Read more Audio
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Insurance costs raised by up to 20 percent says Insurance Council
8:23 AM.The Insurance Council says the cost of insurance in New Zealand has risen by between 12 and 20 percent in the past year.
Figures released by Stats NZ on Wednesday, show that inflation has slowed to… Read more Audio
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Public Health Professor on proposal to insulate cigarettes from inflation
8:17 AM.Cigarettes could be insulated from the full impacts of inflation, with documents showing New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello is seeking advice on the idea.
Currently tobacco excise is increased… Read more Audio
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Shane Jones on Rātana
8:11 AM.New Zealand First's Shane Jones is imploring Māori to debate him at Waitangi next month after he was heckled at Rātana.
Politicians from all parties except for ACT undertook their annual pilgrimage… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 25 January 2024
8:06 AM.German tennis player Alexander Zverev is through to the Australian Open semi-finals for the second time after stunning second seed Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. Read more Audio
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Trump mocks Haley after winning New Hampshire primary
7:55 AM.Donald Trump has attacked his only remaining rival for the Republican nomination for staying in the US presidential race, after he won the New Hampshire primary.
He mocked the former UN ambassador… Read more Audio
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Research highlights risks of Covid during pregnancy
7:51 AM.Babies born to mothers who catch Covid during pregnancy face three times the risk of developing serious breathing problems.
That's the finding of new research done at the University of California in… Read more Audio
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High rents and rates keeps inflation above target levels
7:40 AM.While the rate of inflation is easing, higher rents, rates and building costs are keeping it above target levels.
New data shows the annual rate of inflation eased to 4.7 percent from 5.6 percent in… Read more Audio
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Byron Kelleher's history of domestic violence revealed
7:35 AM.As former All Black Byron Kelleher faces allegations of domestic violence in France, the celebrated rugby star's long history of violence against women has come to light.
RNZ has uncovered details of… Read more Audio
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Strong message sent to parliament from Rātana over Te Tiriti
7:35 AM.Māori will not sit idly by should the government attempt to meddle with te Tiriti o Waitangi.
That's the message from yesterday's annual Rātana celebrations held near Whanganui.
Politicians from… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Commonwealth games in 1974 first colour TV broadcast in NZ
7:27 AM.Thursday marks 50 years since Dick Tayler galloped to 10,000 metre glory at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.
The Christchurch games, dubbed "the friendly games" marked the second time New Zealand hosted… Read more Audio
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PM Luxon shrugs off criticism at Rātana
7:23 AM.Māori speakers at Rātana have strongly rebuked the government at its first visit to the Pā since taking office - calling it the enemy, and a three-headed taniwha.
But the Prime Minister is shrugging… Read more Audio
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Cigarettes could be insulated from inflation under NZ First
7:10 AM.Cigarettes would be insulated from the full impacts of inflation under a proposal from New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello.
Currently tobacco excise is increased each year in line with the… Read more Audio
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Associate health minister on tax freeze for cigarettes
7:10 AM.Cigarettes would be insulated from the full impacts of inflation under a proposal from New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello.
Currently tobacco excise is increased each year in line with the… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 25 January 2024
7:06 AM.Germany's Alexander Zverev stunned second seed Carlos Alcaraz to reach the Australian Open semi-finals as a sublime display of serving took him to a 4 set victory. Read more Audio
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Business News for 25 January 2024
6:54 AM.Business news for 25 January 2024. Read more Audio
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MetService app to warn users of disasters
6:49 AM.Kiwis will now be able to sign up for text alerts for extreme weather events or fire risk.
Localised Red Warning notifications will be sent instantly to those who are in the path of extreme weather.
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Council of Trade Unions urges Govt to not cut spending to reduce inflation
6:44 AM.The Council of Trade Unions is urging the Government not to cut public spending to reduce inflation.
Annual inflation increased by 4.7 percent last year, down from 5.6 percent the previous year.
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Early Sports Chat for 25 January 2024
6:41 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 25 January 2024
6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 25 January 2024
6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio
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Mortgage broker warns of tough year ahead
6:16 AM.A leading mortgage broker is warning that the coming year could be the toughest for many people in a decade or more.
Inflation has slowed to its lowest rate in more than two years, but domestic price… Read more Audio
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Russian military plane crashes near Ukraine border
6:09 AM.A Russian military plane crashed near the border with Ukraine, killing all 74 people on board.
The plane came down in the south-western Russian region of Belgorod, with the local governor claiming… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 25 January 2024
6:05 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 25 January 2024
6:00 AM.Top stories for 25th January 2024: Cigarettes would be insulated from the full impacts of inflation under a proposal from New Zealand First.
The United Nations is reporting mass casualties in… Read more Audio