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Morning Report for Friday 26 April 2013
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Top Stories for Friday 26 April 2013
6:00 AM.The anonymous online critic of the Earthquake Commission calls for an inquiry into the EQC. American intelligence agencies say they now have some confidence that Syria is using chemical weapons and… Read more Audio
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Car crashed through bedroom wall where 3 were asleep
6:12 AM.An Auckland grandfather says it's incredible his six-week-old grandson and his parents weren't seriously injured when a man fleeing the police crashed his car into the room they were sleeping in. Audio
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Pacific News for 26 April 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 26 April 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 26 April 2013
6:27 AM.A Ngati Manawa action group says four years' worth of attempts to share a large forest among a group of tribes has been a waste of time; The Department of Conservation on the Chatham Islands is… Read more Audio
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Mehmets and Johnnies remember in Wellington on Anzac Day
6:41 AM.The 98th anniversary of Gallipoli was commemorated around the country yesterday. Audio
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Morning Business for 26 April 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Anonymous EQC critic calls for inquiry
7:09 AM.The anonymous critic who waged an online campaign against the Earthquake Commission is giving up writing his blog but is calling for an inquiry into the way the commission works. Audio
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Earthquake Recovery minister responds
7:14 AM.We asked the Earthquake Commission for an interview but they declined, but we are joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. Audio
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US to consult with allies over Syrian use of chemical weapons
7:21 AM.The United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel Government has told reporters he believes chemical weapons have been used in Syria, probably sarin gas. Audio
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New Zealand peacekeepers shot at in Syria
7:25 AM.Staying with the situation in Syria ,New Zealand peacekeepers, who have been abducted and shot at while on duty in Syria, will not be allowed to return to the country until it is safer. Audio
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Strong turnout at Anzac commemorations
7:29 AM.The 98th anniversary of Gallipoli was commemorated at Anzac Day services around the country yesterday. Audio
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Appeal denied for Emily Longley's killer
7:38 AM.The father of Emily Longley says he's relieved his daughter's killer will now have to serve his full sentence. Audio
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Investors getting cold feet over MRP shares
7:42 AM.There are fresh signs investors are getting cold feet about buying shares in Mighty River Power. Audio
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Sports News for 26 April 2013
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Public safety and pursuing offenders a 'balancing act'
7:50 AM.The police say keeping the public safe while pursuing offenders is a constant balancing act. Audio
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Call for media in Fiji to be more brave
7:53 AM.A political activist from Fiji has told an assembly of Pacific MPs and political leaders, that despite still being subject to threats and intimidation, Fijian media must be braver, and hold the… Read more Audio
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South Island gears up for switch to digital TV
7:57 AM.The South Island is preparing to switch off its analogue television signal, and usher in the digital age. Audio
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Boston bombers planned attack on New York
8:09 AM.From the United States, where details are emerging about the thwarted plans of the Boston bombers. Audio
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Taiwanese man infected with new bird flu strain
8:14 AM.A new strain of bird flu has for the first time been found outside of mainland China, raising alarm across the region. Audio
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New bird flu strain spreads outside China for first time
8:17 AM.Listening to that was virologist Dr Lance Jennings. Audio
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Boost in funding gratefully received by the RSA
8:21 AM.The chief executive of the Returned and Services Association says a government grant of 150 thousand dollars will help them in training their volunteers. Audio
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Families of Pacific veterans want more recognition for soldiers
8:26 AM.Families of Pacific island soldiers who fought in the First World War would like greater recognition of that contribution at next year's commemorations. Audio
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Markets Update for 26 April 2013
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 26 April 2013
8:34 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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California county models similar power programme
8:40 AM.A county north of San Francisco has voted to implement a public power programme similar to electricity policies proposed by Labour and the Greens. Audio
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Hard yards ahead for NZ firms wanting to do business in China
8:44 AM.New Zealand firms wanting to do business with China are being warned they'll have to put in the hard yards before they'll reap any rewards. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 26 April 2013
8:49 AM.A Ngati Manawa action group says four years' worth of attempts to share a large forest among a group of tribes has been a waste of time; The Department of Conservation on the Chatham Islands is… Read more Audio
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AFL kicks off in New Zealand for the first time
8:52 AM.More than 22 thousand people turned out at Wellington's Westpac Stadium last night to witness the first competitive game of Australian Football, or Aussie Rules, to be played outside of Australia. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio