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Morning Report for Tuesday 28 May 2013
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IQ drops for Western nations
8:56 AM.Many things have improved for humanity since Victorian times - but our IQ isn't one of them. Audio
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Drought broken in central Hawke's Bay but time still tough
8:52 AM.The drought has finally broken in Central Hawke's Bay but farmers still face trying times as they attempt to rebuild. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 28 May 2013
8:49 AM.Another lawyer is giving up on Treaty claims work; The Ministry of Justice has responded to the complaints raised by both lawyers; The Kawerau District Council in eastern Bay of Plenty has backed out… Read more Audio
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Waihi residents appeal against Newmont Waihi Gold
8:39 AM.A Waihi residents group is appealing against the resource consent granted to Newmont Gold to mine under their homes. Audio
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Sports News for 28 May 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 28 May 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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NZ cricketers extend struggle into final day
8:26 AM.Bad light at Headingley has helped the New Zealand cricketers extend their struggle for survival into the final day of the second test against England. Audio
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Navy patrol cuts could jeopardise control over NZ waters
8:22 AM.Crew shortages are severely limiting the navy's ability to carry out maritime patrols in our territorial waters. Audio
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Money manager argues Reserve Bank should cut rates
8:18 AM.An overseas-based money manager is arguing the Reserve Bank will have no choice but to cut interest rates in the future. Audio
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Dunedin hit by snow, bitterly cold
8:15 AM.A strong bitterly cold southwesterly flow is delivering frequent snow showers to the far south of the country, with snow falling to sea level. Audio
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Anti-child porn campaigner welcomes tougher law promise
8:09 AM.People convicted of internet child sex offences for a second time will automatically be jailed under law changes planned by the government. Audio
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Endangered Kiwi population expands with birth of chick in wild
7:57 AM.Love, death, heartbreak and betrayal are the hallmarks of most good stories, and they've now proved to be the winning formula for the most endangered kiwi species. Audio
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Beast's lawyer sees human rights issues with new law
7:53 AM.The lawyer who represents the Beast of Blenheim is questioning a proposed new law which would prevent violent offenders from living or working near their victims. Audio
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Dole urged to ditch 'ethical choice', improve labour practices
7:50 AM.The international charity, Oxfam, is asking the banana importer Dole to stop labelling its fruit an ethical choice. Audio
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Sports News for 28 May 2013
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Wellington hit by 'silent quake'
7:41 AM.Wellington is being hit by a magnitude 7 earthquake right now, the largest earthquake to hit the region in 150 years, and yet no-one can feel a thing. Audio
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TV ad for antipsychotic drug will push up costs
7:38 AM.Television advertisements for an anti-psychotic drug have led to fresh calls for New Zealand to fall into line with the rest of the world and ban drug companies from advertising prescription drugs. Audio
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Charter school opponents write to MPs
7:28 AM.Opponents of charter schools are staging a last-ditch effort to persuade MPs to vote against the legislation that will create the publicly-funded private schools. Audio
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Bitterly cold weather for farmers
7:26 AM.Peter McNab is a Sheep and Beef Farmer in South Otago near Owaka who says it's been bitterly cold. Audio
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NZTA update after severe weather batters Southland
7:22 AM.Heavy snow has been falling over parts of Otago and Southland overnight, closing high country roads and causing headaches for motorists. Audio
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Horahora principal on upcoming food in schools announcement
7:17 AM.A Northland principal says the food in schools initiative due to be announced by the government today won't answer wider questions about why such a programme is necessary. Audio
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Minister spells out thinking behind tougher porn laws
7:13 AM.The Justice Minister, Judith Collins comments on the thinking behind tougher porn laws. Audio
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Hope new legislation will dampen demand for online child images
7:09 AM.A new bill targeting criminals who prey on children, those who download child porn, and sexual abusers who share their acts on the internet is being introduced to Parliament this week. Audio
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Morning Business for 28 May 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Netsafe welcomes planned crackdown on child porn
6:37 AM.The Netsafe organisation, set up to promote safe use of the internet and other modern technologies, is welcoming a plan by the government to toughen the penalties for online child sexual abuse. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 28 May 2013
6:27 AM.Another lawyer is giving up on Treaty claims work; The Ministry of Justice has responded to the complaints raised by both lawyers; The Kawerau District Council in eastern Bay of Plenty has backed out… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 28 May 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 28 May 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Charter school opponents lobby MPs in last-ditch protest
6:14 AM.Opponents of charter schools are making a last-ditch effort to persuade MPs to vote against the legislation that will create the publicly funded private schools. Audio
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Anti-violence group welcomes non-contact order bill
6:11 AM.An anti-violence group has welcomed a new bill which targets violent or sexual offenders who try to live or work near their victims. The new law would that would give judges the power to ban offenders… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 28 May 2013
6:00 AM.Hope new legislation will dampen demand for online child images; Minister spells out thinking behind tougher porn laws; Horahora principal on upcoming food in schools announcement; NZTA update after… Read more Audio