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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 December 2024
On today's episode, the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila, and the Treasury's half-year economic and fiscal update is universally being described as bad news.
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Christchurch teenager wins Prime Minister's Space Prize
A Christchurch teenager's project to improve tracking methane from space has won him the Prime Minister's Space Prize. Year 12 student Cairo Akehurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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1:38
Ex All Black Hika Elliot's stolen jersey turns up at flea market
Former All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot will soon be reunited with of one his most treasured possessions. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
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3:45
Kindergartens Aotearoa on ECE regulations review
A review of early childhood regulations says poor compliance in the sector is putting children at risk of harm. Amanda Coulston from Kindergartens Aotearoa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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3:12
Whooping cough vaccination rates near 60 percent
Health New Zealand says vaccination rates for whooping cough are approaching 60 percent, but Maori and Pacific communities still lag behind. Health New Zealand Public Health Service national director Dr Nick Chamberlain spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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