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Morning Report for Tuesday 14 August 2012
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Planned changes to Wellington airport road angers locals
8:57 AM.How long does it take to unload your bags, find a trolley, wrangle children and farewell your loved ones before setting off overseas? Audio
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Tongariro tracks to remain closed
8:53 AM.The Department of Conservation is keeping tracks near Mount Tongariro closed until they know more about the behaviour of the mountain. Audio
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SPCA welcomes changes to Animal Welfare Act
8:50 AM.The SPCA says proposed changes to animal welfare laws will make it easier to crack down on rule-breakers. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 14 August 2012
8:46 AM.The Ngati Kahu leader, Margaret Mutu, says she feel sorry for private property-owners caught up in the iwi's land claim; New Zealand First is welcoming official scrutiny of Whanau Ora spending; Tai… Read more Audio
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Wellington Rape Crisis forced to reduce opening hours
8:43 AM.Wellington Rape Crisis will be closing its doors one day a week as it struggles to make ends meet. Audio
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Commissioners take over NZ's most indebted council
8:40 AM.Opposition parties are asking why it took so long to appoint commissioners to run Kaipara District Council. Audio
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Sports News for 14 August 2012
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 14 August 2012
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Hearing told parts of CTV building didn't weren't up to code
8:27 AM.A hearing has been told that parts of the Canterbury Television building didn't meet the building code, and that structural improvements made several years later were suspect. Audio
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Rena's bow may be lifted off reef today
8:24 AM.Rena's salvors will decide soon whether today is the day to lift the broken vessel's bow off of Tauranga's Astrolabe reef. Audio
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More MPs may be needed in the future due to population growth
8:20 AM.The Electoral Commission says the number of MPs in Parliament may need to be increased. Audio
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Belarus to protest drugs cheat charge
8:15 AM.A disgraced Nadzeya Ostapchuk has now returned to Minsk. Audio
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Valerie Adams ecstatic over Olympic gold
8:10 AM.Valerie Adams has added a sixth gold medal to New Zealand's Olympic tally after the Belarusian winner was declared to be a doping cheat overnight. Audio
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Heavy rain continues to deluge Canterbury and Otago
7:56 AM.More bad weather is expected in Canterbury and Otago today. Audio
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Kaipara council calls for commissioners
7:53 AM.Response from Kaipara District's deputy mayor, Julie Geange. Audio
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Doubts whether commissioners will solve debt crisis
7:49 AM.Many people in Northland say they are skeptical whether Government-appointed commissioners will be able to fix the Kaipara District Council's out-of-control debt and restore the faith of the… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 14 August 2012
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Expert blames pilot error for skydiver plane crash
7:41 AM.An aviation expert says the pilot of the skydiver airplane that crashed killing nine, was inexperienced at flying the aircraft and hadn't prepared it properly for take-off. Audio
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Inquiry finds Brevik attacks could have been stopped
7:36 AM.An official inquiry into the bombing and shooting massacre in Norway by Anders Breivik has found last year's attacks could have been prevented. Audio
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MPs divided on electoral law reform
7:24 AM.Comments New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, and Green MP Holly Walker. Audio
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Banks says electoral changes unlikely
7:20 AM.The Act Party leader, John Banks, says suggested changes to MMP, detailed in a report by the Electoral Commission, are woeful and politically-motivated. Audio
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NZ Olympic tally just got better
7:17 AM.The International Olympic Committee's decision means New Zealand has now won six gold medals, two silver and five bronze. Audio
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Valerie Adams pleased to add to NZ gold medal tally
7:09 AM.Valerie Adams' Olympic silver has turned to gold. Audio
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Morning Business for 14 August 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Valerie Adams thrilled by Olympic gold
6:36 AM.The New Zealand shot putter, Valerie Adams, says she is overwhelmed by the news her London 2012 medal has been elevated to gold. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 14 August 2012
6:26 AM.New Zealand First is welcoming official scrutiny of Whanau Ora spending; The Ngati Kahu leader, Margaret Mutu, says she feel very sorry for private property-owners caught up in the iwi's land claim… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 14 August 2012
6:20 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 14 August 2012
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Conservative Party leader says 'no' to more MPs
6:13 AM.The Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig is welcoming a recommendation that "coat tailing" into parliament be abolished. Audio
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Valerie Adams awarded Olympic gold
6:11 AM.Valerie Adams' Olympic silver has turned to gold after her shot put rival has tested positive for drugs. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 14 August 2012
6:00 AM.Valerie Adams pleased to add to NZ gold medal tally; Banks says electoral changes unlikely; MPs divided on electoral law reform; inquiry finds Brevik attacks could have been stopped; expert blames… Read more Audio