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Around the motu : Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton
2 May 2024Over the next couple of months, up to 300 birds will move off the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari to other parts of the North Island in what is believed to be the country's biggest ever kiwi… Audio
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Book review: A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa
2 May 2024Lissa Michell reviews A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa. Audio
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Spanish author Juan Gomez-Jurado on his best-selling
2 May 2024Journalist and author Juan Gomez-Jurado is one of Spain's most successful contemporary writers. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
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Local paper Wairoa Star folds after 102 years
A media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin… Audio
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UK: Rwanda relocation, local elections, King back to work
2 May 2024UK correspondent Matt Dathan reports on the first migrant being relocated to Rwanda, but under a separate voluntary scheme. Audio
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Frustration at delays to mediation
2 May 2024Rising unemployment is seeing more people in mediation - putting pressure on already stretched services. Audio
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Food support charities struggling to meet unprecedented demand
2 May 2024Charities supporting more than half a million New Zealanders have reported a 40 percent increase in food demand last year - 2023. Audio
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Prominent disability rights advocate Sir Robert Martin dies
2 May 2024A prominent disability rights advocate, Sir Robert Martin, has died. Alexia Black worked with Sir Robert as a meeting assistant during his time at the UN. Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Kiwi taps at Wellington man's back door
2 May 2024When Wellington resident Eugene Dementyev heard a tap at his back door, he thought it was a cat. He was shocked to see it was a kiwi, who had likely been roaming around his backyard for days… Audio
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Proposal to build 4-star hotel raises eyebrows in Whanganui
2 May 2024A council proposal to build a $55 million 4-star hotel and carpark is dividing opinion in Whanganui. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Indian spies caught in Australia
2 May 2024Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade… Audio
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Sports Chat for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Labour MP on Chinese spying allegations
The Minister responsible for the security services, Judith Collins, says she's now seeking further information, but has been advised the GCSB was made aware of the "potential targeting of several… Audio
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NZ academic 'shocked' over being targeted by China hackers
A New Zealand academic says she feels shocked, disappointed, and let down that the government never told her she was being targeted by China's APT-31 cyber-hackers, despite the FBI telling the… Audio
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Economists warn unemployment could hit five percent
The Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the… Audio
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Police search for two people after gun fired outside Hospital
The police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann. Audio
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Sports News for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024The Central Coast Mariners have won the A-League's Premer's Plate, denying the Wellington Phoenix their first ever trophy. The Mariners beat Adelaide 2-nil in the final game of the regular season last… Audio
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Phoenix miss out on A-League Premiers Plate
2 May 2024It's bad news for the Phoenix, with the Central Coast Mariners winning their game against Adelaide United. It means the Central Coast Mariners have won the league phase of the competition, taking home… Audio
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Enrolments in Te Pūkenga workplace learning plummet
2 May 2024Enrolments in Te Pūkenga's only profitable division, workplace learning, have plummeted. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Former PM Helen Clark on AUKUS Pillar Two
2 May 2024The Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is among critics who've been sounding the alarm about AUKUS for weeks. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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High emotion mark first days of inquest into death of Gore toddler
High emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports. Audio
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Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica
2 May 2024Twelve Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica after a series of delays and aircraft breakdowns delayed their return home for more than a month in a rapidly closing window of… Audio