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Morning Report for Tuesday 10 April 2018
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Top Stories for Tuesday 10 April 2018
6:00 AM.Donald Trump says he'll decide America's response to the chemical weapons attack in Syria within days, Wahine survivors are gathering in Wellington today to mark 50 years since the interisland ferry… Read more Audio
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Museum's quake risk rating rubbished by Southland Art Society
6:15 AM.The decision to close one of Invercargill's biggest tourist attractions because it's an earthquake risk has enraged some locals. The Southland Museum and Art Gallery will close on Thursday - its 41… Read more Audio
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Wahine memorial unveiled in Wellington
6:18 AM.It's 50 years today since the interisland ferry, Wahine, sank in Wellington Harbour, leading to the death of 53 passengers. The ship carrying 734 passengers and crew, and one stowaway hit Barrett Reef… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 10 April 2018
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 April 2018
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Ardern plays down expectations of big-spending Budget
6:41 AM.The Prime Minister has been told to stop crying wolf and start governing. Jacinda Ardern is playing down expectations of a big spending budget next month saying her government didn't realise how bad… Read more Audio
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Wahine rescuer remembers tragedy 50 years later
6:44 AM.It's 50 years today since the Wahine disaster took place in Wellington Harbour. A memorial service is being held in Eastbourne where many lifeboats made shore and where many bodies were recovered… Read more Audio
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Thick smoke rising from Timaru Port trawler fire
6:46 AM.A Korean fishing vessel is still on fire at Timaru Port after a loud explosion was heard last night before a fire erupted on board the 81-metre-long ship. Six fire crews are fighting the fire. Soosie… Read more Audio
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Business News for 10 April 2018
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Syria chemical attack: 'Nothing off table' - Trump
7:11 AM.US President Donald Trump says a decision on the U.S response to chemical weapon attacks in Syria will be made in the next 24 - 28 hours. Footage from the city of Douma in Syria which is unverified… Read more Audio
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Wahine sinking remembered 50 years on
7:15 AM.It's 50 years today since the interisland ferry, Wahine, sank in Wellington Harbour, with the loss of 53 lives. The ship carrying 734 passengers and crew, and one stowaway hit Barrett Reef at about 20… Read more Audio
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Fire crews still fighting blaze on Timaru trawler
7:21 AM.Fire fighting crews are still battling a fire that's engulfed a fishing vessel at Timaru Port. Soosie Lucas lives opposite the Timaru Port. She told Morning Report she saw thick smoke coming from the… Read more Audio
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Ardern sticks to Budget responsibility rules as costs rise
7:26 AM.The government is trying to dampen expectations of a spending bonanza in next month's Budget. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the lack of investment in essential services by the previous government… Read more Audio
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Commonwealth Games: Walsh wins gold but not how he wanted
7:38 AM.It was the best day yet for the New Zealand team at the Commonwealth Games. World Champion Tom Walsh won gold in the men's shot put and while happy to take the title he was left a little disappointed… Read more Audio
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Commonwealth Games: Pascoe wins second gold
7:43 AM.A relieved Sophie Pascoe walked away from the pool with her second gold medal last night, ending her Commonwealth Games campaign two from two. Pascoe's victory capped off a huge week for her, which… Read more Audio
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Commonwealth Games: King beats England to win gold
7:45 AM.New Zealand squash star Joelle King went to the Commonwealth Games to win gold, and last night she did, beating England's Sarah-Jane Perry in five games. She told RNZ's Megan Whelan the vocal New… Read more Audio
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Wintry weather hits NZ - NIWA forecast
7:47 AM.Strong winds, snow, thunderstorms and rain are expected to hit most of New Zealand today through to Wednesday. There are snow warnings for all of the major passes in the South Island. The Central… Read more Audio
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Nurses protest at Middlemore hospital over pay
7:51 AM.About 200 nurses are protesting in the rain at Middlemore Hospital, about their pay and work conditions. Last month, the nurses union - on behalf of members - rejected an offer of a 2 percent pay rise… Read more Audio
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UN meets to plan response to Syria chemical attack
7:53 AM.Back now to Syria and the chemical attack in the city of Douma. Speaking at the UN Security Meeting convened to discuss the attacks, the Russian UN envoy has called on investigators to fly to Syria as… Read more Audio
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Immigration criteria shows racial profiling - lawyer
8:10 AM.The Immigration Minister has temporarily suspended a controversial data modelling programme that was being used to profile overstayers. Last week RNZ News revealed the existence of the programme… Read more Audio
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Taupo, Rotorua, Te Anau chopper bases under threat
8:18 AM.Rescue helicopter bases in Taupo, Rotorua and Te Anau are under threat as part of a proposed re-design of air ambulance services. Locals say closing the bases could cause unnecessary delays and put… Read more Audio
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'This is a chance for a well-integrated air ambulance sector'
8:21 AM.Rescue helicopter bases in Taupo, Rotorua and Te Anau may close as part of a proposed re-design of air ambulance services. Locals say closing the bases could cause unnecessary delays and put lives at… Read more Audio
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Schools pay for lockdown lessons
8:24 AM.Hundreds of schools are hiring a private company to run lockdown drills and help beef up their emergency plans. Harrison Tew - a company set up five years ago by two former police officers - offers a… Read more Audio
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Wahine survivors reflect on disaster during 50th anniversary
8:28 AM.As we've been reporting, it is 50 years today since the Wahine went down in Wellington Harbour. On Tuesday, many survivors have gathered in Wellington to mark the day. The commemorations started with… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 10 April 2018
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Commonwealth Games: NZ aims higher after medals haul
8:42 AM.It was a golden night for the New Zealand team at the Commonwealth Games on Monday night. World champion shot putter Tom Walsh added Games Gold to his growing list of titles. Para swimmer Sophie… Read more Audio
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Cold War NZ embassy service staff officially recognised
8:48 AM.Defence Force {NZDF) staff sent to the New Zealand Embassy in Moscow at the height of Cold War tensions have been officially recognised for their service. About 150 NZDF personnel were sent between… Read more Audio
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New drug offers hope for Polycystic Ovary sufferers
8:52 AM.New research by a team at the University of Otago has the potential to restore fertility for the 1 in 10 women who have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It's one of the leading causes of infertility in… Read more Audio
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Napier centre naming fight nearly over
8:55 AM.A long-running saga over the re-naming of Napier's conference centre is over. The council has voted a return the building to its original name, the Napier War Memorial Centre. That's despite the mayor… Read more Audio