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Morning Report for Wednesday 8 February 2012
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Records - and competitors - tumble at Masters Games
8:55 AM.The records are tumbling and the injuries are mounting up at the 23rd Masters Games in Dunedin. Audio
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Social media content continues to leak out of Syria
8:53 AM.The Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, is visiting the Syrian capital for talks with President Bashar al-Assad, as intense violence continues. Audio
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Political crisis in Maldives
8:51 AM.The President of the Maldives has resigned after a police mutiny. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 February 2012
8:48 AM.Members of New Zealand's second largest iwi will now have the chance to express their views to the Government, over its intention to partially sell off four state owned enterprises; The Taranaki Daily… Read more Audio
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Navy barge hits rocks off Tutukaka
8:45 AM.A navy vessel is taking on water after hitting rocks on off Tutakaka, Northland. Audio
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Lawyer says mandatory child abuse reporting is necessary
8:42 AM.A South Auckland lawyer says mandatory reporting of child abuse is necessary, in light of a second conviction for the abuse of a 9 year old Auckland girl. Audio
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Republicans see politics in Eastwood Super Bowl ad
8:38 AM.The most talked-about advertisement of the Super Bowl half-time is being described as one of the loudest flashpoints yet in the early re-election campaign of President Obama. Audio
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Sports News for 8 February 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 8 February 2012
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Queensland evacuees wait to return to their homes
8:26 AM.Residents in the Queensland town of St George are facing a new threat, with flood waters damaging the local sewage treatment plant and contaminating waters. Audio
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Parliament to consider Monday-ising Waitangi, Anzac holidays
8:22 AM.A proposed law to Monday-ise Waitangi Day and Anzac Day when they fall on weekends will be considered this year. Audio
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Property council wants changes to Christchurch CBD rules
8:13 AM.The New Zealand Property Council is calling for significant changes to the draft plan for rebuilding Christchurch, saying the plan as it stands is too restrictive and undermines the business… Read more Audio
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Russia says the Syrian President is ready for dialogue
8:09 AM.Syria has had a high profile and controversial visitor. Audio
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Rescue workers continue search after Philippines quake
7:56 AM.Rescue workers in the Philippines are searching for survivors after an earthquake triggered landslides that killed dozens of people. Audio
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New system for posting parcels being giving thumbs down
7:52 AM.Customers could be charged extra for wrapping their own parcels, under a new postal system being considered for a nationwide roll out. Audio
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Auckland council demands new powers to tackle housing costs
7:48 AM.The Auckland Council wants greater powers to help create more affordable housing. Audio
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Sports News for 8 February 2012
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Legal experts at odds over Maori bid for water ownership
7:39 AM.Maori rights to the ownership of rivers and lakes are now on the agenda of the Waitangi Tribunal after the Maori Council, supported by eleven hapu groups, lodged a claim yesterday. Audio
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Pike River inquiry resumes to look into cause of explosion
7:36 AM.The Pike River Royal Commission resumes today for the first time this year and will look at the immediate cause of the explosions that killed 29 men. Audio
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Norwegian explorer back in Antartica without permission
7:26 AM.A Norwegian explorer who led a fatal Antarctica trip last year says he is now back in Antarctic waters on a second unauthorised trip. Audio
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Property Council believes Christchurch city plan is restrictive
7:23 AM.The New Zealand Property Council says Christchurch's draft central city plan is too restrictive and undermines the business community's efforts to rebuild. Audio
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Russia bids to stop the escalating violence in Syria
7:19 AM.In Syria as the diplomatic debate continues to rage, so does the violence. Audio
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Turia responds to Peters' criticism
7:14 AM.The minister responsible for Whanau Ora is Tariana Turia. Audio
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Peters denounces Whanau Ora as a 'giant koha scheme'
7:10 AM.The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, is labelling the Whanau Ora programme a giant koha scheme after learning a Wellington businessman received a three thousand dollar grant to organise a… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 8 February 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Maori Council secretary speaks about water claim
6:41 AM.The Maori Council has filed a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal for iwi ownership of rivers and lakes. Audio
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Wellington man defends Whanau Ora grant
6:38 AM.A Wellington businessman is defending the three-thousand-dollar grant he's received under Whanau Ora, saying he and his family are worthy recipients. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 February 2012
6:27 AM.The Taranaki Daily News says it regrets taking out of context holocaust comments made by a Taranaki language lecturer; Members of New Zealand's second largest iwi will now have the chance to express… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 February 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 8 February 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Debate grows over Thai lese-majeste law
6:15 AM.Debate over Thailand's Lese Majeste law is heating up, with a group of law professors calling for the penalties to be loosened. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 8 February 2012
6:00 AM.Peters denounces Whanau Ora as a 'giant koha scheme', Turia responds to Peters' criticism, Russia bids to stop the escalating violence in Syria, Property Council believes Christchurch city plan is… Read more Audio