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Morning Report for Friday 2 August 2013
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Donna Demaio with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Let's cross to Melbourne now for a chat with our correspondent Donna Demaio. Audio
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ECE leaders sceptical about quality of education
8:53 AM.Early childhood teachers fear that in a rush to boost participation among children in poor communities, the government could be taking short cuts with the quality of education provided. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 2 August 2013
8:49 AM.The chief coronor, Judge Neil MacLean, says Maori have made it clear to him that if suicide isn't talked about - then misinformation will continue; The Maori Party hopes the Minister for Primary… Read more Audio
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How should NZ navigate in a China-centric future ?
8:45 AM.An announcement that the Ministry of Primary Industries is to develop what it describes as a 'China Strategy' for meat exports, is a reminder of that country's continuing power and influence. Audio
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Rise in Pasifika child obesity sparks calls
8:42 AM.Public health advocates are calling for controls on fast food outlets in low-income areas of south Auckland in the wake of a new report showing accelerating child obesity in Pasifika communities. Audio
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Sports News for 2 August 2013
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 2 August 2013
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Father of drowned son doesn't believe centre has changed
8:28 AM.A man whose son drowned off New Plymouth almost a year ago says he has no faith that the outdoor centre held responsible has changed. Audio
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Unease about big Chinese contractor in Christchurch
8:24 AM.The Christchurch contracting industry is nervously watching to see what impact a major deal with the world's second largest construction firm will have on the local market. Audio
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Govt help called for after West Coast cement plant shut down
8:21 AM.A West Coast economic development group is calling on the Government to help the region's mining sector following the announcement that the cement giant, Holcim, is closing. Audio
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Academics and security experts say al Qaeda links possible
8:17 AM.As the GCSB Bill moves through the parlaimentary process it has been debated vigourously inside Parliament and outside parliament by oppositin parties. Audio
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Opposition parties tell PM to front up and stop scapegoating
8:14 AM.The resignation of the parliamentary service boss Geoff Thorn is unlikely to be enough to end the pressure on the prime minister's chief of staff Wayne Eagleson. Audio
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Snowden granted one year asylum in Russia
8:09 AM.The US whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has left Moscow airport after being granted a one-year asylum by Russia. Audio
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PM's chief scientist releases climate change report
7:55 AM.Stronger winter winds, heavier rainfall and more droughts - they're just some of the effects of climate change the Prime Minister's chief science adviser is predicting by the turn of the next century.
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Countdown for Super 15 final
7:51 AM.Super-15 finals fever is gripping Hamilton for the second year in a row as the Chiefs prepare to meet the Brumbies at Waikato Stadium tomorrow night. Audio
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Sports News for 2 August 2013
7:48 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Zimbabwe PM says election was a farce
7:43 AM.Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and Presidential hopeful, Morgan Tsvangirai, says the presidential election was a farce. Audio
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Cleveland kidnapper sentenced to life in prison
7:35 AM.Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man who kidnapped three women and held them captive for more than a decade, has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole. Audio
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GCSB saga: Are there more scalps to come ?
7:27 AM.Joining is our Political Editor Brent Edwards. Audio
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Security Analyst - blaming terrorism for bill is a last resort
7:22 AM.Security Analyst Dr Paul Buchanan is appalled the Prime Minister blames terrorism to justify the GCSB bill. He says it smacks of last-resort politics and is simply scare-mongering amongst voters. Audio
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Parliamentary Service resignation doesn't surprise former PM
7:14 AM.Opposition parties are demanding the Prime Minister take responsibility for handing over of the phone records of a reporter by the Parliamentary Service - instead of making its boss a scapegoat. Audio
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Snowden leaves Moscow airport for secret location
7:09 AM.The fugitive US whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has been granted temporary asylum in Russia. Audio
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Morning Business for 2 August 2013
6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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GCSB legislation a step closer to law
6:39 AM.Controversial legislation that would allow the Government's spy agency to legally surveil New Zealanders is a step closer to becoming law. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 2 August 2013
6:26 AM.The chief coronor, Judge Neil MacLean, says Maori have made it clear to him that if suicide isn't talked about - then misinformation will continue; The Maori Party hopes the Minister for Primary… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2 August 2013
6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 2 August 2013
6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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More than a dozen new staff to speed up Chch anchor projects
6:13 AM.The organisation that will oversee the building of most of Christchurch's anchor projects is hiring more than a dozen new staff in an effort to speed up the building projects. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 2 August 2013
6:00 AM.After weeks in hiding at Moscow airport, whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted asylum by Russia. Opposition parties accuse the Prime Minister of "shafting" the head of Parliamentary Service and the… Read more Audio