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Morning Report for Wednesday 21 November 2012
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Apes prone to mid-life crisis just like humans
8:57 AM.A new study has found evidence great apes are prone to mid-life crisis, much like humans. Audio
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Pro surfer paddling Westcoast to protest against sea bed mining
8:54 AM.A group of surfers and environmentalists is taking a stand against proposed sea bed mining off the West Coast of the North Island. Audio
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Principals say ed ministry undermining schools independence
8:51 AM.School principals and trustees are saying schools independence is being undermined by the Ministry of Education. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 21 November 2012
8:48 AM.The high cost of repatriating bodies to New Zealand is causing some Australia-based Maori to choose cremations - which are less expensive but go against tikanga; A Far North GP says his new clinic… Read more Audio
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Risk of shortages grow in Gaza as ceasefire negotations cont.
8:42 AM.Egyptian mediators say they're hopeful a ceasefire deal may be reached between Israel and Hamas later today. Audio
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Aged care groups form coalition to press for pay changes
8:38 AM.Groups working in aged care are joining forces to demand the government provide extra funding to ensure resthome workers are paid the same as hospital staff doing similar work. Audio
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Sports News for 21 November 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 21 November 2012
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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The Principals Fed to meet ed ministry about Novopay errors
8:25 AM.The Principals Federation says the Ministry of Education is 'dreaming' if it thinks schools will get their Christmas pay instructions in on time. Audio
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Animal welfare concerns not likely to dent Hobbit takings
8:21 AM.Concerns raised about the treatment of animals during the filming of The Hobbit movies aren't expected to affect ticket sales. Audio
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Key fails to raise human rights issues in Cambodia
8:17 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, has refused to raise Cambodia's human rights abuses with its leader during the East Asia Summit, despite a number of other countries taking a firm line. Audio
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Greens want Labour caucus to unite to fend off National
8:13 AM.Labour's potential coalition partner, the Green Party, is watching the leadership struggle with interest. Audio
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John Tamihere says Shearer's made the right move
8:09 AM.Labour's troubles are not over, with one of its electorate committees planning to lay a complaint over the treatment of the MP David Cunliffe. Audio
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Dunedin councillors urged to turn down luxury hotel proposal
7:57 AM.An official Dunedin City Council staff report has urged councillors to reject a proposed 27-floor luxury hotel that would tower over the city's waterfront. Audio
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Think tank asks why Labour housing plan isn't means tested
7:53 AM.Labour's kiwibuild policy is being rubbished by a think tank. Audio
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Auckland public transport use has slowed
7:50 AM.The once rapid growth in the use of public transport in Auckland has slowed, and the region's agency say it will probably miss this year's targets. Audio
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Sports News for 21 November 2012
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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More charges for Murdoch editors
7:43 AM.The former news international editors, Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks, are facing more charges. Audio
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School's end of year pay instructions deadline is today
7:39 AM.The deadline for schools to get their end of year pay instructions into Novopay is today, but as yet only half have submitted their reports. Audio
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SPCA says Peter Jackson proactive about animal welfare
7:29 AM.The SPCA says it has found no evidence animals were mistreated during filming of The Hobbit movies. Audio
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Negotiators hopeful of ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
7:24 AM.Diplomatic efforts to end the week-long conflict between Israel and Gaza is picking up pace with Egyptian and Palestinian officials hopeful a ceasefire can be agreed later today. Audio
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Man arrested - connected with alleged Timaru abduction
7:21 AM.A man in his 20's has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 9-year-old boy from Ocean View Heights School last week. Audio
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Radio New Zealand political editor analyses Labour row
7:17 AM.More on the demotion of David Cunliffe. Audio
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Labour's New Lynn LEC angry about Cunliffe's demotion
7:09 AM.Mr Cunliffe has been demoted to the backbenches and stripped of his economic development, and associate finance portfolios to end speculation about an impending leadership challenge. Audio
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Morning Business for 21 November 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Hamas says there could be a ceasefire within hours
6:40 AM.Egyptian and Palestinian officials are hopeful a ceasefire can be agreed later today in the Gaza conflict. Audio
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Shearer says there is a road back to front bench for Cunliffe
6:37 AM.The door has been left open for the demoted Labour MP, David Cunliffe to make his way back to the front bench, if he can prove his loyalty to his leader, David Shearer. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 21 November 2012
6:27 AM.The high cost of repatriating bodies to New Zealand is causing some Australia-based Maori to choose cremations - which are less expensive but go against tikanga; A Far North GP says his new clinic… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 November 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 21 November 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Farming rubbishes Green Party GE claims
6:14 AM.The Green Party says New Zealand farmers are feeding dairy cattle imported GE feed like soybean meal, maize meal and palm kernel meal - without any testing or labeling, or knowing exactly how much is… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 21 November 2012
6:00 AM.Labour's New Lynn LEC angry about Cunliffe's demotion; Radio New Zealand political editor analyses Labour row; Man arrested - connected with alleged Timaru abduction; Negotiators hopeful of ceasefire… Read more Audio