Morning Edition: 06 May 2026

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:02):
Good morning, I'm never ready, MANU, and this is your
morning news fix for Wednesday, sixth of May. In this update,
the US Secretary of War says they're establishing an ironclad
dome over the Strait of for mouss as a gift
to the world. Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump
announced Project Freedom, a directive for the US military to

(00:23):
escort stranded ships through the strait. Officials maintain a ceasefire
is still in place despite attacks from both sides in
the waterway. Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US is not
looking for a fight and Iran is the aggressor. He
says destroyers are on station, supported by hundreds of fighter jets,
helicopter drones, and surveillance aircraft. Concern a rare disease that's

(00:47):
killed three on a cruise ship could have been picked
up on land. Two cases of ntavirus have been confirmed
and five more suspected. The Worldouth organizations warning the disease,
usually spread by rodents, may have been passed on by
really close contacts on board. M facts aware of one
new Zealander on board the ship, who Epidemiologist Maria van

(01:10):
Kirkhove says the virus's incubation period can be anywhere from
one to six weeks. She says their assumptions they were
infected off the ship doing activities there. With a lot
of people doing things with wildlife, finding a job remains tough,
and the surge and fuel prices could make it even tougher.
Statsne Z is confirming the unemployment rate for the March

(01:32):
quarter this morning. Unemployment hit in near decade high of
five point four percent in the December quarter, and today's
figures are expected to show it's remained steady or risen
slightly in the March quarter. Job numbers are definitely rising,
but the working age population may be growing even faster.
A new path for council amalgamation is being welcomed as

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a sensible option. The government's giving councils three months to
put forward a proposal on jo winning forces with others
to make unitary authorities. Central government will step in after
the next local elections to decide what happens with those
that don't come up with plans. Regional and Unitary Council's
Altered or chair Dion Swiggs, says he's looking forward to

(02:15):
working with local councils filling them in on what regional
and unitary councils do. The Children's Commissioners calling for more
robust training and child protection after more than three hundred
reports of teacher misconduct last year. Among the reports to
the Teaching Council were concerns like inappropriate use of force, competence,

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and breaches of professional boundaries. Clai Aukhmed says teachers are
uniquely positioned to protect children from harm and are often
the first to notice when something's not right in a
child's life. She says its critical teacher training and professional
development focuses on power dynamics and keeping children safe. In sport,

(02:57):
Warrior's development manager Andrew McFadden suggested the NRL League Club
has some delicate salary cap negotiations ahead. Chanel Harris, Taveta,
De Mighty Martin and Kurt Capewell are among those yet
to extend past this season. Women's World tennis number one
Arena Sablenka has criticized prize money at the French Open,

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suggesting players should boycott Grand Slams unless they receive a
larger share of tournament revenue and live golfer John Ram
has reached a deal with a European tour to retain
his membership and eligibility for next year's Ryder Cup. I'm
nevaretty Manho and that your latest news FOKS. We'll be
back with the next update at midday from the news
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