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Morning Report for Thursday 18 August 2011
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Endangered fishing cats born in captivitiy to boost population
8:56 AM.It's an endangered species of wild cat found in the south of Asia, and three fishing cat kittens have just been born in an Ohio zoo. Audio
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Solo sailor just hours from smashing Australian record
8:53 AM.Back to our earlier story about the Taranaki yachtsman Bruce Arms, who is just a few hours away from setting a record for the quickest non-stop, solo circumnavigation of Australia. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 18 August 2011
8:49 AM.The New Zealand Maori Council has expanded on its reasons for expelling its former spokesperson, Maanu Paul; Kohanga reo supporters go into a second day of hearings in Wellington today - arguing for… Read more Audio
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Thousands continue to protest in India
8:44 AM.In India, tens of thousands of angry protestors have again been out on the streets in support of the anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare who's on hunger strike in prison in Delhi after his arrest… Read more Audio
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Archbishop of York reflects on life of Sir Paul Reeves
8:40 AM.The state funeral for the former Governor-General and former Archbishop of New Zealand Sir Paul Reeves will take place in Auckland today. Audio
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Sports News for 18 August 2011
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 18 August 2011
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Man who killed Auckland taxi driver sentenced to 15 years
8:26 AM.The Chinese man who stabbed an Auckland taxi driver to death in Mt Eden in January of last year has been sentenced to fifteen years in a Shanghai prison. Audio
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Big swells pummeling Hawkes Bay
8:23 AM.Returning now to the big swells due to hit Homoana and other parts of coastal Hawkes Bay this morning. Audio
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Government does u-turn on mines inspectorate
8:18 AM.The Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson's been listening to that and joins us. Audio
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Mine safety expert says self-regulation has failed
8:14 AM.A mine safety expert says a new mine inspectorate shows the experiment with self-regulation has failed. Audio
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Minister not ruling out further use of payment cards
8:09 AM.The Social Development minister is giving mixed messages about the government's welfare reforms. Audio
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US vice-president visits China to reassure leaders
7:57 AM.The US Vice-President Joe Biden has arrived in China for a five-day visit, designed to reassure the country's leaders about the management of the American economy. Audio
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Provenance of Rugby World cup investigated
7:53 AM.Rugby World Cup organisers in New Zealand have launched an investigation into the provenance of the 'Webb Ellis Cup' which recently toured the country as part of a tournament road show. Audio
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Concern grows at violence among young girls
7:49 AM.Yesterday five youths, including two girls aged 13 and 14, were charged over a prolonged attack on a man in his Hamilton apartment. Audio
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Stats show suicides by female teens highest in OECD
7:46 AM.A new report reveals the female youth suicide rate in New Zealand is the highest in the OECD. Audio
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Sports News for 18 August 2011
7:42 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Farming leader says stock bearing up well
7:39 AM.With the snow storms easing farmers are now concerned about the rain and gales that has replaced them. Audio
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Apple exports to Australia finally get green light
7:35 AM.For the first time in 90 years Australians could be eating our apples soon. Audio
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Funeral for Sir Paul Reeves will take place in Auckland today
7:27 AM.The state funeral for the former Governor-General and former Archbishop of New Zealand Sir Paul Reeves will take place in Auckland today. Audio
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Former mines inspector welcomes Government U-turn on safety
7:22 AM.A former mines inspector has welcomed the government's about turn on mine saftey. Audio
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Hawkes Bay warned about strong ocean swells this morning
7:19 AM.Swells of up to four metres are being forecast for many parts of the East Coast today. Audio
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Family of murdered taxi driver says they are relieved
7:16 AM.The family of a murdered Auckland taxi driver say they are relieved justice has been done. Audio
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Paula Bennett backtracks on opposition to payment cards
7:09 AM.The Minister of Social Development, Paula Bennett has backtracked on her opposition to the use of payment cards for beneficiaries. Audio
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Morning Business for 18 August 2011
6:49 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Swells of up to six metres expected on East Coast
6:43 AM.The snow and sleet may have abated but warnings for people living on the East Coast have been issued with forecast swells of up to six metres expected again today. Audio
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Govt warned it hasn't done enough to avert another tragedy
6:40 AM.The Government is being warned it's not done enough to avert another tragedy like Pike River. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 18 August 2011
6:28 AM.The state funeral for the first Maori Governor General takes place in Auckland today; Kohanga Reo supporters will continue their arguments today for an urgent hearing of their claims to the Waitangi… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 18 August 2011
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 18 August 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Early childhood groups oppose shift of funding to poor families
6:15 AM.The government's been told it won't improve early childhood education by increasing resources for disadvantaged groups at the expense of those with more money. Audio
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David Cameron says courts should hand down tough sentences
6:11 AM.The British Prime Minister David Cameron has defended courts for handing out tough sentences to those involved in the recent riots across England. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 18 August 2011
6:00 AM.Is the Social Development Minister offside with her own government's welfare reforms? Large swells are expected to threaten the Hawkes Bay coastline this morning and the government's moves to increase… Read more Audio