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Morning Report for Tuesday 7 August 2012
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Biologists chart spread of invasive species in NZ ports
8:56 AM.Populations of invasive pests are increasing in New Zealand's harbours. Audio
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Christchurch council to give evidence at Commission
8:53 AM.The Christchurch City Council will have its say today at the Royal Commission hearing into the collapse of the CTV building. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 7 August 2012
8:48 AM.A hui in Wellington of iwi representatives has established unity among Maori over water rights; Pita Sharples says the meeting agreed to set up a structure so Maori can properly discuss among… Read more Audio
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National standards could differ from region to region
8:47 AM.The suggestion targets for schools could differ from region to region as part of the government's national standards policy is being met with disbelief by educators. Audio
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Government could vary national standards targets by region
8:44 AM.The Ministry of Education is considering setting different national standards targets for schools in different regions. Audio
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Tongariro eruption update
8:41 AM.Reporter Chris Bramwell is on the Desert Road. Audio
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RSA are looking forward to the National Memorial Park
8:40 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says the park will be a significant legacy to commemorate the centenary of Anzac Day in 2015. Audio
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Sports News for 7 August 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 7 August 2012
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Maori Council angered as govt pushes ahead on asset sales
8:24 AM.Solicitor for the Maori Council, Donna Hall. Audio
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PM advised to hold off on partial sales by Maori Party
8:21 AM.The Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has been unable to convince the Prime Minister to delay the partial sale of Mighty River Power. Audio
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NZ wins silver in shotput, hockey women through to semi
8:15 AM.The New Zealand shot putter, Valerie Adams, has been unable to defend her Olympic title, with the Belarusian, Nadzeya Ostapchuk, winning gold in London's Olympic Stadium. Audio
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Eruption effecting roads and air travel
8:14 AM.The ash cloud over the central North Island is already having an effect on air travel. Audio
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Neighbouring towns watch Tongariro closely
8:11 AM.Andrew McRae is in Turangi. Audio
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Officials watch Tongariro for further signs of activity
8:09 AM.The eruption just before midnight happened at the Te Mari Craters, close to the Ketetahi Hot Springs on the northern side of the mountain. Audio
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NASA rover lands safely on Mars
7:57 AM.It survived the landing, and now the Curiosity Mars Rover will spend two years gathering data about the red planet. Audio
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Plans unveiled for new National War Memorial Park
7:55 AM.The Government has just unveiled plans for a National War Memorial Park in Wellington. Audio
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Beast of Blenheim could be out of jail sooner than expected
7:51 AM.The revelation comes as the Parole Board today tries, for the second time, to set prison release conditions for Stewart Murray Wilson. Audio
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Sports News for 7 August 2012
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Political editor discusses latest twists in water rights case
7:44 AM.Political editor, Brent Edwards. Audio
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Maori Party may take court action to stop asset sales
7:39 AM.The Maori Party has failed to convince the government to slow down its plan for asset sales. Audio
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Valerie Adams settles for silver
7:28 AM.Adams needed to beat her personal best on her last throw to take over as the leader. Audio
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Changes to NZ Defence Force Afghan mission to protect soldiers
7:24 AM.This follows the announcement, allowing them to cross into the Hungarian controlled Baghlan area. Audio
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Volcanic activity could die down
7:21 AM.GNS science Duty Volcanologist Michael Rosenberg. Audio
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The scene on volcanic plateau
7:20 AM.Reporter Andrew McRae is in Turangi. Audio
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Civil Defence urges caution over ash, residents stay indoors
7:17 AM.Sarah Stewart Black is the duty manager for Civil Defence. Audio
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Tongariro - Police sending teams to check for trampers
7:14 AM.The area commander for Ruapehu police is Inspector Steve Mastrovich. Audio
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Mt Tongariro erupts for the first time since 1897
7:09 AM.The eruption occured at the Te Mari Craters, close to the Ketetahi Hot Springs on the northern side of the mountain. Audio
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Morning Business for 7 August 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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New Zealand soldiers to patrol more widely after attacks
6:42 AM.New Zealand soldiers stationed in Bamiyan province in Afghanistan are expected to start patrolling a wider area following recent attacks by rebels. Audio
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Mt Tongariro eruption - GNS science take on events
6:40 AM.Civil Defence says the volcanic activity could pose a threat to the Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu-Wanganui, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki regions. Audio
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Road closers follow eruption
6:37 AM.Reporter William Ray with an update. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 7 August 2012
6:27 AM.A hui in Wellington of iwi representatives has established unity over water rights; Pita Sharples says the hui was very cordial with those present acknowledging each others efforts for water rights… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 7 August 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 7 August 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Mt Tongariro eruption forces evacuation, road closures
6:16 AM.The ash cloud over the central north island could affect air travel. Audio
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Truck driver describes 'orange flash' as Tongariro erupts
6:14 AM.Truck driver Bryn Rodda was one of the first people to report the incident. Audio
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Mt Tongariro has erupted
6:12 AM.Nearby residents have had to leave their homes and a national advisory has been released by Civil Defence detailing a potential ash threat to much of the central North Island. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 7 August 2012
6:00 AM.Mt Tongariro erupts for the first time since 1897, Changes to New Zealand Defence Force Afghan mission to protect soldiers, Valerie Adams settles for silver, Maori Party may take court action to stop… Read more Audio