Bedste Morning Report-podcasts (2024)

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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024 27:23

9h ago27:23

27:23

On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through legislation designed to prevent any greyhound owners from killing their dogs, after Tuesday's announcement that racing will be banned, Te Pati Maori sa…

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It’s time for holiday tipping 9:58

15h ago9:58

9:58

Tension over tipping may be softening thanks to some holiday cheer. A new survey from Bankrate finds that more people are planning to tip regular service providers — like child care providers, housekeepers, gardeners and mail carriers — this holiday season than in recent years. Plus, a potential strike is brewing in the world of European soccer, an…

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Loneliness a concern for seniors this holiday season 3:42

10h ago3:42

3:42

Social seniors are urging retirees not to isolate themselves this holiday season. Jessica Hopkins visited a library in Auckland where caffeine, crafting, and good mates are the cure for loneliness.

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Survey shows adult literacy and numeracy rates in NZ declining 3:35

10h ago3:35

3:35

After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

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Locals fight proposed solar farm in Central Otago 3:43

10h ago3:43

3:43

A Maniototo resident fighting a proposed solar farm near her property was heartened by the turnout at a community meeting on Monday. Rose Voice spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Govt's second Emissions Reduction Plan released 5:49

10h ago5:49

5:49

The government's second Emissions Reduction Plan is here and it shows New Zealand is on track to meet our first and second emissions budgets, taking us out to 2030. Climate change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann.

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Auckland district president on future of RSA 4:56

10h ago4:56

4:56

Up to 40 RSA clubs could leave the national body over a disagreement over the organisation's future. Auckland district RSA president Graham Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Market Update for 11 December 2024 1:11

10h ago1:11

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Market Update for 11 December 2024

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RSA clubs threaten to abandon national body over disagreement 3:56

10h ago3:56

3:56

A group of RSA clubs are threatening to abandon the national body because of disagreement over the organisation's future. RSA President Martyn Dunne spoke to Corin Dann.

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Delays at Auckland International Airport due to network outage 2:14

10h ago2:14

2:14

There are big delays at Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning, with reports there are queues extending out the doors. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann.

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Govt's new emissions cutting plan moves NZ closer to targets 3:41

11h ago3:41

3:41

The Government's new emissions cutting plan has moved the country closer to its climate targets. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Labour leader on govt's ferry announcement 6:53

11h ago6:53

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.

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CEO killing sparks huge social media reaction 4:58

11h ago4:58

4:58

The murder of United Healthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in the US has sparked a huge reaction on social media. Wellington clinical psychologist and chief executive of Umbrella Wellbeing Dougal Sutherland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Charity taking court action against govt over cancelled contract 3:00

11h ago3:00

3:00

A children's charity is taking court action against the Government over a cancelled $21 million contract. Stand Tu Maia charitable trust chief executive Dr Fiona Inkpen spoke to Corin Dann.

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Second independent audit uncovers breaches of resource consent at OceanaGold mine 3:14

11h ago3:14

3:14

A second independent audit of Oceana Gold's Macraes mine in Otago has uncovered more breaches of its resource consents. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Te Pāti Māori MPs referred to privileges committee over haka 7:04

11h ago7:04

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Te Pāti Māori says it expects rules will change to accommodate haka in Parliament. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann.

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Mongrel Mob member runs flourishing bread business 3:17

11h ago3:17

3:17

A Mongrel Mob member has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rewana bread business. Ashleigh McCaull went to check it out.

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New Lord of the Rings film premiers at Hobbiton 3:06

11h ago3:06

3:06

The premier for the latest Lord of the Rings film was held at Hobbiton on Tuesday night. The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim takes Middle Earth into the land of animation, directed by famed anime artist Kenji Kamiyama.

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Manhunt continues after person shot dead in Naenae 1:15

11h ago1:15

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A manhunt continues on Wednesday morning after a person was shot dead in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO 5:44

12h ago5:44

5:44

More details are coming out about Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with murder over last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. New York correspondent Sally Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

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Union hopeful new ferries will include rail capability 6:12

12h ago6:12

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The Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Todd Valster remains hopeful the government's replacement inter-island ferries will include roll-on roll-off capability. Valster spoke to Corin Dann.

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Govt announces greyhound racing ban 3:36

12h ago3:36

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Parliament has rushed through legislation designed to prevent any greyhound owners from killing their dogs, after Tuesday's announcement that racing will be banned. Racing Minister Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 11 December 2024 5:14

12h ago5:14

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Business news for 11 December 2024

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Gisborne sweetcorn crop harvested early 2:17

12h ago2:17

2:17

The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story.

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Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on Cook Strait ferries 4:10

12h ago4:10

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The government is expected to announce its plan for replacement Cook Strait ferries on Wednesday, after the previous iRex project was ditched because of cost blow outs. Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett.

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Early Sports Chat for 11 December 2024 4:35

12h ago4:35

4:35

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Morning Rural News for 11 December 2024 3:25

12h ago3:25

3:25

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 11 December 2024 1:16

12h ago1:16

1:16

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Lawsuit alleges Jay Z raped 13-year-old in 2000 5:13

13h ago5:13

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Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z has accused the lawyer behind joint rape allegations with Sean "Diddy" Combs of trying to "extort exorbitant sums". US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Interim prime minister appointed in Syria 5:16

13h ago5:16

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There are signs daily life is gradually returning to normal in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad over the weekend. Middle East correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Corin Dann.

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A trove of housing supply hiding in plain sight 8:41

15h ago8:41

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Empty nesters own prime real estate and lots of it. There are nearly 21 million empty nester households in the U.S., and if they choose to downsize that could go a ways in addressing the housing shortage, right. Turns out, location and mortgage rates muddy the answer. Also on this morning’s show: a scheduled ruling on a potential grocery merger and…

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The $400 billion challenge to rebuild Syria’s economy 7:26

18h ago7:26

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From the BBC World Service: Estimates suggest Syria will need at least $400 billion — likely much more — to begin to address its shattered economy. So where will that money come from? We’ll discuss. Then, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken the stand in his corruption trial and is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and briber…

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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 December 28:22

1d ago28:22

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On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison, searching for survivors potentially detained in its notorious hidden underground cells, a man is in police custody in relation to the killing of a health i…

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Rise in dog attacks worries experts 2:39

1d ago2:39

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An influx of dog attacks has canine experts warning kiwis to learn the basics of dog safety. The Dog Safe Workplace founder and director Jo Clough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.