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Morning Report for Tuesday 12 March 2013
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Israeli students find out what teachers really think of them
8:58 AM.A teacher at an Israeli high school inadvertently emailed students a spreadsheet outlining what faculty members really thought of their students. Audio
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Australia drops four players in shock dismissal
8:54 AM.Following Australia's embarrassing innings defeat last week, players were asked to outline how they could individually improve their performance. The four players who were dumped, didn't complete the… Read more Audio
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Grape growers say drought conditions are perfect
8:53 AM.While drought conditions are wreaking havoc for farmers, grape growers say the hot, dry weather could produce one of their highest quality yields ever. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 12 March 2013
8:48 AM.A United Nations' official doubts the New Zealand government will fully respect Maori water rights as it proceeds with selling shareholdings in some state assets; Maori Catholics predict that the next… Read more Audio
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Locals eat dust as logging booms in Far North
8:43 AM.A public health specialist says the dust being stirred up by logging trucks on Northland roads may be a serious health hazard. Audio
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T-Rex earthquake machine begins soil tests in Christchurch
8:39 AM.A truck that simulates earthquakes to test soil quality is being tried out in Christchurch today. Audio
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Sports News for 12 March 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Market Update for 12 March 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Ex-Solid Energy chair offers to appear before committee
8:26 AM.The former Chairman of Solid Energy John Palmer responds to calls from Labour's Clayton Cosgrove to front up before the commerce select committee. Audio
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Debate on 'Freshwater Reform' package
8:22 AM.Fish and Game chief executive, Bryce Johnson, and Ian Mackenzie from Federated Farmers debate the pros and cons of the proposed legislation. Audio
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South Island feed arrives on Waikato dairy farms
8:17 AM.South Island hay is beginning to arrive in Waikato, to provide feed for dairy farms suffering from drought. Audio
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Law aims to stop big anonymous donations in local elections
8:12 AM.Large donations will not be able to be declared as anonymous in this year's local elections, under a bill a Labour MP has dubbed 'the brain fade law'. Audio
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Auckland mayor requests PM's help to expedite long-term plan
8:09 AM.The Auckland mayor Len Brown is appealing to the Prime Minister to overcome a major hiccup in Auckland's long term planning. Audio
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Anti-mining group takes on coal companies
7:52 AM.An anti-mining group will take on two large coal companies in the Supreme Court today, arguing climate change is relevant to coal mining consents. Audio
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Eve of conclave to elect new pope
7:47 AM.It's the final day of preparations before one of the world's most intriguing and oldest election processes gets underway - the papal conclave. Audio
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Sports News for 12 March 2013
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Uncertainty as Tiwai Point negotiations continue
7:39 AM.The Southland Chamber of Commerce says continued uncertainty over the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is leading to a reluctance by locals to part with their hard earned cash, causing a… Read more Audio
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PM meeting Brazilian President later this morning
7:36 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, will be encouraging the return of the Brazilian oil giant, Petrobras, to prospect in New Zealand when he meets the Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, later this morning… Read more Audio
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More North Island regions seek drought declaration
7:27 AM.Farmers in the Wairarapa will today consider asking the Government to recognise a state of drought in their region, while Gisborne has already decided to seek inclusion in the official drought zone… Read more Audio
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Amy Adams defends proposed changes to freshwater legislation
7:23 AM.The Minister for the Environment, Amy Adams, talks about her proposed changes to the resource management system. Audio
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Fish & Game slams freshwater reforms
7:19 AM.Fish and Game New Zealand is urging a rethink of the Government's freshwater reform proposals, saying they will strip key lakes and rivers of legal protection and open them to development. Audio
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Anti-asset sales petition to be presented today
7:14 AM.What's being billed as the largest citizens-initiated referendum petition ever gathered will be presented at Parliament today. Audio
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Solid Energy's former chair Don Elder agrees to front
7:09 AM.The Labour Party state-owned entreprises spokesperson, Clayton Cosgrove, had been urging Mr Elder to appear the commerce select committee. Audio
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Morning Business for 12 March 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Govt accused of duping public over protection of waterways
6:37 AM.Fish and Game New Zealand says the Government is trying to con the public by saying proposals for overhauling laws governing fresh water are aimed at improving the protection of environmentally… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 12 March 2013
6:27 AM.A United Nations' official doubts the New Zealand government will fully respect Maori water rights as it proceeds with selling shareholdings in some state assets; Maori Catholics predict that the next… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 12 March 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 12 March 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Ombudsman office at crisis point
6:10 AM.The Ombudsman's office says it is struggling under its heaviest workload ever, and wading through a backlog of thousands of complaints. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 12 March 2013
6:00 AM.Solid Energy's former chair Don Elder agrees to front at select committee; Anti-Asset Sales petition to be presented at Parliament today; Fish & Game critical of proposed waterway management reforms… Read more Audio