National Radio News and current affairs programme ‘Morning Report’.
Broadcasting nationwide every weekday morning from 6am to 9am and covering major national and international stories, as well as business, sport and Pacific and Māori affairs.
07:00am
NEWS
07:05am
SOVIET. Boris Yeltsin has elected as president of Russian Federation. Kevin Connelly, BBC, Moscow.
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SOVIET. Yeltsin's election presents Gorbachev with a big political challenge. Tim Whewell, BBC.
07:09am
IRA. Dutch police hunt for killers after two Australians were shot in Holland by the IRA, while the Dutch authorities reject the proposal for a change in cat number plates. Keith Chalkley reports, LIVE.
07:12am
Kim Hill interviews John Rettie, Guardian newspaper correspondent, Moscow, on Boris Yeltsin, arch rival of Soviet leader Gorbachev having been elected as leader for the Russian Federation.
07:15am
MĀORI Opposition MP Winston Peters says his first task as Māori Affairs Minister would be to order an education inquiry in to the decline of educational achievements. Clare de Lore speaks to Winston Peters.
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MĀORI educator critical of Mr Peters' inquiry promise into Māori and Pacifica underachievement. Peter Aranyi speaks with Pat Heremaia/Shona Hearn, LIVE.
POLYTECHS. Geoff Robinson interviews Jim Doyle Chief Executive of the Polytechnic Association on the government’s 18000 extra places allotted to enable students to train for employable skills.
07:26am
FUNERAL and memorial services will be held for the murdered Ranfurly police officer today. Maureen Pennell reports.
07:27am WEATHER
07:30am NEWS and SPORT LIVE
07:40am
NLP. Kim Hill interviews Phil Amos, former Labour Minister of Education, on his appointment as newly President elect of the New Labour Party and his plans for the party.
07:45am
METROPOLITAN PAPERS
07:47am
WOOL board. The Australian government is set to announce a decision on reducing the floor price for wool as exporters criticise aggressive board selling and losing export customers. Leigh Pearson reports with comments from Wool Exporters Council president Michael Moss and Wool Board Chief Executive, Dr Sinclair.
07:51am
AUSTRALIAN BUS crash: A link has been drawn between a fatal bus crash and the fatal stabbing of woman in Sydney, as the bus driver is identified as the man responsible for the stabbing. Phil Kafcaloudes reports.
HYPERTENSION. A working party has been formed and is drawing up better guidelines on the prescription of medications to treat hypertension. Cecily McNeill interviews Bob Boyd, Health Department, LIVE.
07:55am
HEALTH. There’s been a claim that New Zealand has some of the worst health statistic in the world. Kim Hill interviews Professor Robert Beaglehole, Auckland University on the change from the Health Research Council to be replaced by the current Medical Rresearch Council.
08.00am
NEWS/LOCAL BREAKOUT
08.10am
RACING. Unemployment and poor economic performance have been blamed for the failure of the Avondale Jockey Club, which has been forced to cease racing. Peter Verschaffelt interviews Steve Penney and Haff Polland, LIVE.
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RACING. Geoff Robinson interviews Des Coppins, a racing commentator, on the implications of the downturn in business and the high number of racing clubs.
08:18am
OZONE Layer Protection Bill came back into the House yesterday with a number of changes being proposed, including the ban of importation of ozone depleting substances. Peter Aranyi speaks to Peter Simpson, Select Committee Chairman, LIVE.
08:23am
TRANSPORT. Geoff Robinson interviews Wendell Cox, keynote speaker at Land Transport Conference in Rotorua as councils raise concerns on introducing commercial, competitive transport services to the area.
08.30am
NEWS
08:35am
FIRE SERVICE recalling is recalling the first of the new fire jackets as firefighters are complaining the jackets are too hot to wear. Rory Newsam reports with comments from Derek Best/Brian Armstrong.
08:39am
TOURISM. Mt. Cook Group Chairman is critical of lack of effort in to tourist promotion, following a decline in tourism numbers. Peter Verschaffelt interviews Norman Geary, Mt. Cook Group.
08:44am
CARPARKING at Wellington Public Hospital debate is gathering momentum, suggesting car park attendants require anger management training after patients are being blocked from entering hospital parking areas. John Campbell reports, LIVE.
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CARPARKING. Kim Hill interviews Ian Powell, spokesman for salaried medical specialists.
08:50am
ODYSSEY House is now a new home to young men and women being treated for drug addiction, adding to feelings of self-worth and integrity. Peter Kingston reports, speaking to Dame Barbara Goodman from Odyssey trust.
FISHERIES. The Ministry of Transport is demanding Canterbury fishermen pay lighthouse fees, which go towards the upkeep of the lighthouse, while shipping companies and yachties don’t pay at all. Lauren McKezie reports and talks to Alan Reid over the debacle which sees the MOT threatening fisherman with debt collectors for unpaid fees.
08:55am
TVNZ records a 26-million-dollar profit, while also making staff redundant. Nona Pelletier interviews Brian Corban, Chairman of Television New Zealand.