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Morning Report for Monday 18 March 2013
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News from Australia
8:57 AM.We chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
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Womad festival tackles social change
8:53 AM.Social change and political idealism were themes running through the 9th World of Music, Arts and Dance festival in New Plymouth at the weekend. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 18 March 2013
8:49 AM.An education body says the lack of formal English lessons in Kura Kaupapa poses problems for graduates who want to study at a high level at University; A South Island tribe is criticising the Crown's… Read more Audio
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Call for Pacific boaties to stop risking lives on Ak's harbours
8:44 AM.Boating safety education for Pacific communities is to be stepped up after five drownings in less than a year on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf and Manukau Harbour. Audio
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SFO on growing risk of fraud
8:41 AM.A study by the accounting firm, KPMG, says New Zealand businesses are too relaxed about the risk of corruption, despite losing an increasing amount of money to fraud. Audio
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Sports News for 18 March 2013
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport Audio
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Markets Update for 18 March 2013
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Indiana Jones style lost civilisation proposed for Christchurch
8:28 AM.Novel ideas have been presented at a forum on what to do with Christchurch's abandoned residential red zone properties, including leaving some of them as an Indiana Jones-style lost civilisation. Audio
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Pope Francis delivers Angelus prayer to thousands
8:25 AM.Pope Francis has delivered the Angelus prayer and blessing before a crowd of many thousands gathered in St Peter's Square in Rome. Audio
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Farmers in Wairarapa say rain needed to save farms future
8:22 AM.Rain has been falling through much of the country for the first time in weeks, but there hasn't been enough to bring relief for drought-stricken farmers. Audio
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Oil companies closer to fracking in Tararua
8:15 AM.Two oil companies are expected to be given clearance today to start drilling in the Tararua district - and some locals fear that fracking will be the next step. Audio
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Former Chief of Army says human error a factor in safety
8:09 AM.The Defence Minister, Jonathan Coleman, has rejected suggestions of political neglect, but says the Defence Force may have some very hard lessons to learn from the death of Private Michael Ross. Audio
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Peruvian ensemble Novalima perform in Auckland
7:57 AM.They've been performing at the Auckland Arts Festival, and festival reviewer Justin Gregory was in the audience. Audio
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Police and health group want blood tests in some SUDI cases
7:53 AM.A high profile paediatrician wants the law changed so police can take blood from parents if their baby dies from 'sudden unexplained death in infancy', or SUDI. Audio
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NZ businesses too complacent about corruption - survey
7:49 AM.A study by an international accounting firm says New Zealand businesses are too complacent about the growing risk of bribery and corruption. Audio
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Sports News for 18 March 2013
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Zimbabwe votes on constitutional referendum
7:41 AM.Votes are being counted in Zimbabwe in a referendum on a new constitution that will curb the powers enjoyed by the country's president. Audio
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Major Novopay announcement imminent
7:38 AM.The Government is to make a major announcement tomorrow about the school payroll system, Novopay, which is still plagued by problems. Audio
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Oil companies closer to fracking in other regions
7:27 AM.Oil companies are expected to be given the go-ahead today to begin prospecting in the Tararua district, raising fears among some locals that fracking will be the next step. Audio
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Update from Geonet on the Auckland earthquakes
7:23 AM.Volcanologists say Auckland could experience aftershocks following two sharp earthquakes yesterday although there were none reported overnight. Audio
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Jonathan Coleman talks about death of Private Michael Ross
7:18 AM.Opposition Parties are calling for a full investigation into Defence Force practices after the drowning of a soldier during a training exercise last year. Audio
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WCC encouraging people to dob in water abusers
7:14 AM.Outside water use is banned, and the Wellington City Council is encouraging people to dob in anyone they see breaking the ban. Audio
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Metservice says the drought is far from over
7:12 AM.Rain continues to fall in parts of the country for the first time in weeks, but it's not enough to break the back of the drought. Audio
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Farmers look to the skies as rain clouds open
7:09 AM.The first decent dose of rain has fallen on parts of the country and will continue today, but farmers are after much more and quickly. Audio
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Morning Business for 18 March 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Labour calls for investigation into culture of defence force
6:43 AM.The Labour Party is calling for a full investigation into whether there is a culture of taking short cuts in the Defence Force, after a leaked interim report into the drowning of a solider during a… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 18 March 2013
6:28 AM.A South Island tribe is criticising the Crown's negotiating tactics; An education body says the lack of formal English lessons in Kura Kaupapa is hampering its graduates when it comes to higher level… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 18 March 2013
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 18 March 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific. Audio
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Albany resident talks about the earthquake in Auckland
6:10 AM.Vulcanologists say there could be aftershocks following Auckland's two sharp earthquakes yesterday. Audio