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Morning Report for Wednesday 10 October 2012
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Three rugby cups on display in Wellington
8:56 AM.Three rugby trophies that have never before been in the same country at the same time will be on show in Wellington today, in all their glittering glory. Audio
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Albert Einstein "God letter" up for sale on eBay
8:53 AM.Albert Einstein's famous "God letter" is up for sale on the US auction site eBay. In the letter, written just a year before his death in 1955, Einstein says religion is an expression of human… Read more Audio
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Young entrepreneurs' innovative ideas richly rewarded
8:49 AM.What if you could book a doctor's appointment at the click of a button, or keep your children entertained with software that turns long car journeys into a treasure hunt? Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 10 October 2012
8:46 AM.The Mana Party is comparing a plan to lower wages for some 16 to 19 year olds, with slave labour; Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi in Whakatane says it supports the idea of setting up a new tertiary… Read more Audio
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Opposition parties welcome watering down of legal aid proposals
8:42 AM.The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, has admitted the Government's plans to clamp down on legal aid bills went too far. Audio
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Gisborne Rail Action Group review to start on Thursday
8:39 AM.Organisers of a public appeal to raise funds to review KiwiRail's decision to shut the Gisborne to Napier railway line say they've surpassed the minimum target they need to get proceedings underway. Audio
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Sports News for 10 October 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 10 October 2012
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Australia's speaker resigns
8:27 AM.The Australian Speaker of the House, Peter Slipper, resigned last night, just hours after he survived a motion to dump him. Audio
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Easy Rider action 'wake-up call' says professional skipper
8:24 AM.A mariner and industry advocate says the decision to charge the widow of a skipper over their boat's sinking is the right one, and also sends a clear message to the muttonbirding industry as a whole. Audio
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Complex benefits system must change says welfare advocate
8:18 AM.A long-time welfare advocate says the increasing use of sanctions against beneficiaries shows just how odious and onerous the system is. Audio
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How does New Zealand avoid the fiscal cliff?
8:09 AM.The Prime Minister John Key and the Finance Minister Bill English were unavailable for comment. The Labour Party's finance spokesperson David Parker and the Green Party co-leader Russel Norman state… Read more Audio
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Frankfurt Book Fair kicks off in Germany
7:54 AM.New Zealand authors are set to gain unprecedented exposure at the Frankfurt Book Fair which opened in Germany a few hours ago. Audio
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Christchurch rentals market remains tough
7:51 AM.More than 18 months since the Canterbury earthquakes the rental property shortage continues to worsen, and there are predictions it won't be easing anytime soon. Audio
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Housing crisis in Napier reflects national picture
7:48 AM.A Napier councillor is accusing the government of emptying out state houses so they can sell them off to the highest bidder, sparking a housing crisis for low-income families. Audio
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Sports News for 10 October 2012
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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NATO draws up plans to protect Turkey from Syria
7:38 AM.Nato has drawn up plans to defend Turkey if necessary, as the violence in Syria continues to spill over the border. Audio
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Pacific Fibre says no hope for NZ connections
7:33 AM.The company that failed to set up a 400 million dollar undersea cable between New Zealand and the United States says this country's broadband infrastructure will go nowhere without China's help. Audio
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Youth wage option touted as good foot-in-the-door
7:26 AM.Employers and industry representatives are welcoming a move back to youth wages, which they say will benefit young job seekers. Audio
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Widow charged over Easy Rider sinking
7:23 AM.The father of one of eight people killed when the fishing ship Easy Rider capsized says he doesn't want the widow of the boat's skipper used as a scapegoat for the tragedy. Audio
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Use of benefit sanctions more than doubles over five years
7:18 AM.The use of sanctions against beneficiaries failing to meet work test obligations, has more than doubled in the past five years. Audio
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Greeks protest Merkel's visit
7:14 AM.Police have fired tear gas and stun grenades on thousands of protesters in Greece, as the German chancellor Angela Merkel arrived for an official visit. Audio
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World economic outlook darkens but not for New Zealand
7:09 AM.The International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth forecast to the weakest level since the peak of the 2009 financial crisis, but it predicts New Zealand's economy will grow 3.1 percent… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 10 October 2012
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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IMF says New Zealand the one to buck global economic trend
6:37 AM.New Zealand's economy is set to grow more than three percent next year - unlike most other developed economies, which are at risk of recession. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 10 October 2012
6:27 AM.The Mana Party is comparing a lower wage for some 16 to 19 year olds with slave labour; Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi in Whakatane supports the of setting up a new tertiary campus in Tauranga, which… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 October 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 10 October 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Assange seeking to sue Gillard for defamation
6:14 AM.The pop star Lady Gaga has spent five hours visiting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuador embassy in London. Audio
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Salvation Army says beneficiary sactions being applied swiftly
6:11 AM.The Salvation Army says sanctions are being applied quickly against beneficiaries who fail to meet work test obligations. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 10 October 2012
6:00 AM.World economic outlook darkens but not for New Zealand; Greeks protest Merkel's visit; Use of benefit sanctions more than doubles over five years; Widow charged over Easy Rider sinking; Youth wage… Read more Audio