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Morning Report for Monday 4 March 2013
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Australian soldiers have been accused of accidentally shooting dead two children during an operation against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan; and a poll suggests Julia Gillard's campaign to… Read more Audio
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Vietnamese surgeons arrive to learn skills in special bond
8:52 AM.Four Vietnamese surgeons are beginning a visit to New Zealand that's designed to teach them skills that are in short supply in their own country. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 4 March 2013
8:48 AM.A Wellington region Iwi says research shows the results of a blanket ban on fishing can dramatically replenish stocks in a short time; The Maori Council says it will scrutinise the sale of shares in… Read more Audio
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New Zealand soprano to star in Downton Abbey
8:44 AM.The New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri te Kanawa is to join the cast of Downton Abbey for a special performance in the fourth series of the award winning show. Audio
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Steven Joyce on tougher rules for tertiary institutions
8:41 AM.Back to our earlier story,The Tertiary Education Union says jobs will be lost because of tougher rules for clawing back money from institutions that enrol fewer students than the government has funded… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 4 March 2013
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 4 March 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rowland Smith champ - Joanne Kumeroa sick
8:28 AM.A generous donation by the newly crowned Golden Shears Champion stole the show in Masterton. Thousands of people turned out to watch the Hawke's Bay shearer, Rowland Smith, win shearing's most… Read more Audio
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Ralph Hotere's whanau remember a good man
8:24 AM.The acclaimed artist, Ralph Hotere, goes to his final resting place this morning in the tiny settlement where he was born - Mitimiti in North Hokianga. Audio
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Former directors of Lombard Finance head to the Court of Appeal
8:21 AM.A hearing will start in the Court of Appeal today for the former directors of Lombard Finance, who were convicted of making false statements in prospectuses issued before the company went into… Read more Audio
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Tourism Industry Association talk about climbing safety
8:16 AM.Tree Adventures forest adventure park in West Auckland has been closed until further notice after a 57 year old man fell 14 metres to his death. Audio
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4 teenage girls critically injured after police pursuit crash
8:09 AM.Four teenage girls are in a serious but stable condition in hospital in Auckland after their stolen car crashed into a block wall during a police pursuit overnight. Audio
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Union says new tertiary education rules will cut funding & jobs
7:56 AM.The Tertiary Education Union says job cuts will follow tougher rules for clawing back money from institutions that enrol fewer students than the government has funded them for. Audio
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Motiti Island iwi taken on a cultural visit to Rena
7:53 AM.Iwi from Motiti Island travelled to the Astrolabe reef off the coast of Tauranga, to get a first hand look at what's happening with the stricken container ship Rena. Audio
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Scottish cardinal apologises for sexual misconduct
7:48 AM.The former most senior Roman Catholic cleric in Britain has apologised for sexual misconduct, admitting that he had at times trangressed "beneath the standards expected of me". Audio
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Sports News for 4 March 2013
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Labour calls for inquiry on soldier's death
7:40 AM.Labour's defence spokesperson, Phil Goff is calling for an inquest to answer questions surrounding the suicide of a soldier, while on deployment in Afghanistan. Audio
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Fire Service update on suspicious fire in Westmere
7:38 AM.Specialist Fire Investigator, Russell Dixon on a blaze in Auckland. Audio
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Neighbours describe terror as central Auckland blaze approached
7:35 AM.The people whose homes were badly damaged by a deliberately lit fire in central Auckland, have described their fear as they watched the flames coming towards them. Audio
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The Queen is hospitalised in London
7:27 AM.The Queen has been admitted to hospital with suspected gastroenteritis. Audio
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Auckland public transport uses millions below forecast
7:22 AM.The boom in public transport use in Auckland has gone into reverse and patronage could be millions lower than expected. Audio
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Medical professionals oppose concessions on tobacco
7:19 AM.400 health professionals have signed a letter urging the prime minister not to sign away New Zealand's ability to restrict the promotion of tobacco, in its trade negotiations with the United States. Audio
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PM to announce date for Mighty River Power share float
7:15 AM.The Prime Minister will announce the date for the partial sale of Mighty River Power. Audio
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Tree adventures was shambolic - eye witness
7:11 AM.Tree Adventures forest adventure park in West Auckland has been closed until further notice after a 57 year old man fell 14 metres to his death. Audio
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Four girls critically injured after police pursuit crash
7:09 AM.Four teenage girls have been seriously injured after crashing a stolen car while being chased by police in Auckland overnight. Audio
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Morning Business for 4 March 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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PM to announce date for Mighty River Power share float
6:37 AM.A significant step in the partial privatisation programme will happen today when the Prime Minister announces a date for the share float of Mighty River Power. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 4 March 2013
6:26 AM.A Wellington region Iwi says research shows the results of a blanket ban on fishing can dramatically replenish stocks in a short time; The Maori Council says it will scrutinise the sale of shares in… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 4 March 2013
6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 4 March 2013
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Len Lye gallery gets the final go-ahead in New Plymouth
6:12 AM.A New Plymouth gallery devoted to the works of the artist Len Lye has got the final go-ahead after a decade-long debate. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 4 March 2013
6:00 AM.Four teenage girls critically injured after police pursuit crash; Tree adventures was shambolic - eye witness; PM announcing date for Mighty River Power share float; Scottish cardinal apologises for… Read more Audio