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Morning Report for Wednesday 27 June 2012
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New species uncovered in underwater caves near Nelson
8:57 AM.Divers have discovered three new species in one of the deepest, flooded caves near Nelson. Audio
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Queen cheered on historic visit to Northern Ireland
8:53 AM.The Queen has begun a jubilee year two-day visit to Northern Ireland that is being hailed as a watershed moment in the history of Anglo-Irish relations. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 27 June 2012
8:48 AM.An Auckland urban Maori authority, Te Whanau o Waipareira, is challenging the Ministry of Social Development in the High Court tomorrow over the termination of its Family Start contract; The Maori… Read more Audio
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Momentum building against tunnelling in Fiordland
8:45 AM.A group opposing a Milford Sound tunnel and monorail is stepping up its efforts to stop the projects. Audio
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Greece appoints new finance minister
8:43 AM.Yannis Stournaras, the Greek economist who negotiated the country's entry to the eurozone, is Greece's new finance minister. Audio
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Sports News for 27 June 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 27 June 2012
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Cyclists express concern about Olympics selection
8:27 AM.Two veteran cyclists have questioned their exclusion from the team representing New Zealand at the Olympics next month. Audio
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WA police to ban car chases
8:23 AM.Police in Western Australia have voted to ban all high speed pursuits until the State Government passes new laws giving them greater protection from criminal charges. Audio
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Auckland Transport may consider scrapping Snapper contract
8:20 AM.The Wellington company at the centre of an Auckland transport row will know within days whether it will face a penalty for alleged delays in the roll-out of the region's new ticketing system. Audio
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Family waiting 3 months for a Housing New Zealand property
8:15 AM.The mother of a family of six living in a flea-ridden room at a boarding house, has described her struggle to contact Housing New Zealand. Audio
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Maori Council decries one-off compensation for Tuwharetoa
8:08 AM.The Maori Council says a government suggestion Ngati Tuwharetoa may get compensation for the sale of state-owned power companies is playing Maori off against Maori. Audio
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Scott Guy killed up close, but number of shots uncertain
7:56 AM.A pathologist has told the jury in the Scott Guy trial the Feilding farmer would have died in a matter of seconds after being shot at close range, but he couldn't say for certain how many shots were… Read more Audio
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Finance Minister signals changes to Reserve Bank agreement
7:53 AM.The Finance Minister says he will negotiate a new inflation agreement with the new Reserve Bank Governor that takes into account changes in the global economy over the past decade. Audio
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Turkey requests emergency meeting
7:50 AM.Turkey has told Syria it should fear Turkish wrath after Syrian forces shot down a Turkish air force jet last week. Audio
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Sports News for 27 June 2012
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Chch annual plan introduces another rates rise
7:37 AM.Christchurch rate bills will rise by nearly 8 percent next month. Audio
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Snow hits Otago and Southland
7:33 AM.As you heard there a lot of snow down south today. Audio
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Builder says he couldn't wait to leave CTV days before collapse
7:25 AM.An experienced builder says he couldn't wait to get out of the Canterbury Television Building after seeing how damaged it was in the September 2010 earthquake. Audio
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ACC leak victim feels 'suicidal' after privacy breach
7:20 AM.A woman with a sensitive ACC claim who's had her privacy breached says the 250 dollars compensation she's been offered makes her feel sick to the stomach, setting back her progress and forcing her to… Read more Audio
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New Zealand fund managers welcome asset sales
7:15 AM.Most people we spoke to on Wellington's Lambton Quay said they'd like to buy shares in the assets even if they didn't support their sale. Audio
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Sale of share in public assets becomes reality
7:08 AM.Despite the passing of legislation allowing the partial sale of four state-owned energy companies, opposition parties say they have not given up their fight. Audio
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Morning Business for 27 June 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Finance Minister defends spending on share sales PR campaign
6:35 AM.The Finance Minister says a PR campaign about the shares in public companies is needed so potential investors have accurate information about the benefits and risks of buying shares. Audio
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Manu Korihi for 27 June 2012
6:27 AM.The Maori Affairs Minister, Pita Sharples, is warning a rejuvenated Maori Council that it might be overlooked by the Government - in favour of the Iwi Leaders Forum; The chief executive of Auckland's… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 27 June 2012
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 27 June 2012
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Criminologist says crime-reduction targets difficult to meet
6:10 AM.A criminologist says the government's new public service performance crime targets will be difficult to achieve without more money for the police. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 27 June 2012
6:00 AM.Sale of share in public assets becomes reality;New Zealand fund managers welcome asset sales;ACC leak victim feels 'suicidal' after privacy breach;Builder says he couldn't wait to leave CTV days… Read more Audio