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Morning Report for Tuesday 17 September 2013
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Garlic eating competition winner
8:57 AM.A British man says he is still dealing with the repercussions two days after winning the World Garlic Eating Competition. Audio
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How not to fluff your luffs when discussing the America's Cup
8:53 AM.As anticipation mounts and interest grows in the America's Cup some fans are being left in the wake of the boats when it comes to making sense of sailing terminology. Audio
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America's Cup could be decided in next two races
8:51 AM.The America's Cup could be decided in just over 24 hours. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 17 September 2013
8:48 AM.A group trying to combat erosion on Lake Taupo believes the local iwi, Ngati Tuwharetoa, is putting money ahead of what needs to be done to protect the lake foreshore; Researchers studying health… Read more Audio
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Employment dispute in Whangarei gets political
8:39 AM.A sacked Whangarei District Council employee says her dismissal is a breach of her rights, double standards on the part of the council, and she is promising legal action. To discuss this is Local… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 17 September 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 17 September 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Amateur golfer Ko on the brink of turning pro
8:26 AM.At just 16 years old she's the World Number 1 Amateur, 5th in the world rankings, and has so far turned down well over a million dollars in prize money. Audio
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Janet Yellen front runner for Fed chair nomination
8:23 AM.There's speculation that the US Federal Reserve could be set to get its first female chair. Audio
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UN confirms chemical weapons in Syria
8:17 AM.The United Nations says it has confirmed "unequivocally" that Sarin gas was used during a rocket attack in Syria last month, branding the event as a "despicable war crime". Audio
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Secret DOC document highlights Ruataniwha failings
8:13 AM.A draft Department of Conservation submission on the Ruataniwha Dam which never saw the light of day says the project's waterway management could do untold harm to some Hawke's Bay rivers. Audio
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One Washington gunman killed, hunt continues for others
8:09 AM.One gunman has been killed, but the hunt continues for another potential suspect after a Washington DC shooting that has left at least 11 other people dead not far from Capitol Hill and the White… Read more Audio
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Tony Abbott's cabinet: Who's in and who's out?
7:55 AM.Australia's new Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has unveiled his new ministry amid criticism over the number of women in the Cabinet and no minister for disability. Audio
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Costa Concordia lifting operation begins
7:52 AM.An operation to salvage the capsized cruise liner the Costa Concordia is underway near the Italian island of Giglio. Audio
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David Cunliffe to stake claim as true leader of the opposition
7:49 AM.David Cunliffe is taking the fight to the government as he looks to take his seat as the Labour Party leader in Parliament today. Audio
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Sports News for 17 September 2013
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Minister pressured firms not to join internet opposition group
7:41 AM.A group opposed to the government's pricing for wholesale broadband services says the Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce pressured companies not to join it. Audio
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Whangarei council worker sacked after signing election form
7:38 AM.A Whangarei District Council employee has been sacked after she signed the nomination form for a mayoral candidate. Audio
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Meridian shares to go on sale next month - Greens
7:29 AM.The Green Party says the Prime Minister John Key is being "arrogant" by going ahead with the sale of Meridian Energy next month. Audio
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Meridian a different company to Mighty River - Tony Ryall
7:25 AM.The State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall says Meridian is very different to Mighty River Power and people will want to buy shares. Audio
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DOC says Hawke's Bay dam could make river toxic
7:20 AM.The Department of Conservation has raised serious red flags about a controversial Hawkes Bay dam but is keeping those concerns secret. Audio
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UN confirms Sarin gas used in Syria
7:16 AM.The United Nations has confirmed that chemical weapons have been used in Syria, describing the recent Damascus attack as a war crime. Audio
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Washington DC shooting: Four dead, two gunmen on the loose
7:09 AM.At least twelve people have been killed in a shooting rampage at a Navy headquarters in Washington DC. Audio
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Morning Business for 17 September 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 17 September 2013
6:27 AM.A group trying to combat erosion on Lake Taupo believes the local iwi, Ngati Tuwharetoa, is putting money ahead of what needs to be done to protect the lake foreshore; Fisheries compliance officers… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 September 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 17 September 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Peter Dunne says David Cunliffe will have battle on his hands
6:15 AM.The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, says the new Labour leader, David Cunliffe will have a battle on his hands staking his claim as the leader of the opposition. Audio
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Peters says taxpayers will suffer if Meridian sale goes ahead
6:13 AM.The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says taxpayers will suffer if the partial float of Meridian Energy goes ahead. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 17 September 2013
6:00 AM.Washington DC shooting: Four dead, two gunmen on the loose; UN confirms Sarin gas used in Syria; DOC says Hawke's Bay Dam could make river toxic; Meridian a different company to Mighty River - Tony… Read more Audio