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Morning Report for Tuesday 10 December 2013
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Transport Agency talks to businesses to work on Kapiti highway
8:57 AM.Local contractors and service providers are putting their hands up for a slice of a 580 million dollar highway being built north of Wellington. Audio
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Greens say conservation board changes threaten independence
8:53 AM.The Green Party says changes planned for the country's conservation boards threaten their independence. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 10 December 2013
8:50 AM.Ngati Pahauwera says river quality in Hawke's Bay region is so bad it's having to step in and use its Treaty Settlement money to do something about it; The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says… Read more Audio
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Greenpeace says the EPA shouldn't consented to drilling
8:48 AM.Greenpeace says the Environmental Protection Authority shouldn't have given Anadarko consent to drill off the coast of Raglan without seeing key documents about what would be done if there was an oil… Read more Audio
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England suffering at 2-0 down with three Ashes tests to go
8:44 AM.The Australian cricketers need just one win from the remaining three Ashes Tests to regain the coveted trophy, after stunning England in the second match at Adelaide. Audio
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Auckland taxi drivers won't end strike until changes made
8:40 AM.A group of taxi drivers has spent the night outside the Auckland Airport headquarters, protesting against changes to minimum cab fares and calling for the relocation of ranks. Audio
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Sports News for 10 December 2013
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 10 December 2013
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Former flight attendant says insecticide may cause Parkinson's
8:27 AM.A former Qantas flight attendant fears that repeated exposure to insecticide sprays in aircraft cabins may have given him Parkinson's disease. Audio
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Principals respond to IHC human rights case against Ministry
8:23 AM.The IHC has rubbished Education Ministry claims that discrimination against children with special needs is not widespread. Audio
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Former Springbok captain to mourn Mandela in Pretoria
8:18 AM.For those who cannot make it to the memorial service in Johannesburg, there are other services being held across the country. The former Springbok captain, who led the team on their landmark 1981 tour… Read more Audio
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World leaders head to South Africa
8:14 AM.World leaders are descending on South Africa as the nation continues to celebrate the life of former president Nelson Mandela. Audio
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Westpac charges higher rates for low deposit purchasers
8:08 AM.A mortgage broker says a decision by Westpac to charge higher interest rates for low deposit mortgages will make it even harder for first home buyers to enter the market. Audio
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Spending up in November and early December
7:56 AM.Consumer spending has jumped over the past week, suggesting New Zealanders are bringing out their wallets for Christmas. Audio
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Tech companies want surveillance laws overhauled
7:50 AM.The world's leading technology companies have joined together in a bid to force changes to US surveillance laws. Audio
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Nisbet's former wives give evidence at murder trial
7:47 AM.The two former wives of the man who was allegedly murdered by his third wife have told the High Court in Christchurch there's no way he would have killed himself. Audio
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Sports News for 10 December 2013
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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'Convention' refugees have less support than 'quota' refugees
7:39 AM.A report being published today says some refugees are being denied fundamental support to help them build their new lives. Audio
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Thai protests continue despite calling of snap election
7:35 AM.Anti-government protestors took to the Bangkok streets in force despite Thailand's Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, announcing the dissolution of parliament and calling a snap election. Audio
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Second Hobbit film impresses at NZ premiere
7:26 AM.Sir Peter Jackson's second Hobbit film - The Desolation of Smaug, had its New Zealand premiere in Wellington last night winning over the crowd with its action packed battle scenes. Audio
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Leaked TPP documents reveal divisions
7:22 AM.Leaked documents thought to be from a government involved in the Trans-Pacific partnership talks are fuelling speculation over the state of negotiations. Audio
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Peters says Minto should have gone to Mandela service
7:17 AM.The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is backing suggestions an anti apartheid protest leader should have been included in the delegation travelling to South Africa for Mr Mandela's farewell. Audio
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Buildup to Mandela memorial service continues
7:12 AM.World leaders have been praising Nelson Mandela as South Africans continue to celebrate his life. Audio
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Low deposit borrowers take another hit
7:08 AM.Mortgage brokers say a decision by Westpac to charge higher interest rates for low deposit mortgages will make it even harder for first home buyers to enter the market. Audio
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Morning Business for 10 December 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Home buyers with low deposit to find it even tougher
6:35 AM.Mortgage brokers say a decision by Westpac to charge higher interest rates for low deposit mortgages will make it even harder for first home buyers to enter the market. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 10 December 2013
6:27 AM.Ngati Pahauwera says river quality in Hawke's Bay region is so bad it's having to step in and use its Treaty Settlement money to do something about it; The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 December 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 10 December 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Reviews on second Hobbit film
6:15 AM.Reviews for Peter Jackson's latest Hobbit instalment have been largely positive although one reviewer suggested it was a gap filler in the trilogy. Audio
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Leaked TPPA documents show lack of international support
6:09 AM.Leaked documents thought to be from a government involved in the Trans-Pacific partnership talks are fuelling speculation over the state of negotiations. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 10 December 2013
6:00 AM.Low deposit borrowers take another hit, Buildup to Mandela memorial service continues, Peters backs suggestion that Minto should have gone to Mandela service, Leaked TPP documents reveal divisions… Read more Audio