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Morning Report for Tuesday 4 March 2014
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Gale force winds in Christchurch
8:56 AM.The Fire Service says galeforce winds battering Christchurch have lifted roofs on about a dozen homes. Audio
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Commerce Commission carrying out a review of copper network
8:53 AM.There are warnings that internet users will end up paying more if Chorus is allowed to provide the key modelling the Commerce Commission will use to determine the copper broadband price. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 4 March 2014
8:50 AM.The Maori Council has asked the High Court to appoint an independent chairperson to the Crown Forestry Rental Trust; Whanganui River iwi are days away from settling one of the country's longest… Read more Audio
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Greens says power has gone up averge of $431 under National
8:45 AM.The Green Party says New Zealanders are being ripped off by big electricity companies, that continue to push prices up. Audio
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Union concerned members exposed to asbestos in trains
8:40 AM.Initial tests on Kiwirail locomotives purchased from China show workers could have been exposed to potentially lethal amounts of asbestos. Audio
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Sports News for 4 March 2014
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 4 March 2014
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Titewhai Harawira calls for support as hapu announces boycoutt
8:23 AM.The Ngapuhi elder, Titewhai Harawira, is asking northern hapu to come together and support a push to settle Treaty claims, but she's facing a stand off from the Ngati Hine sub tribe. Audio
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Father of dog attack victim says dog controls need tightening
8:17 AM.A seven-year-old girl is still in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital after suffering extensive injuries during a dog attack in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara. Audio
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Russian invasion of Ukraine is very worrying
8:14 AM.The seizure of Crimea has created the greatest confrontation between Russia and the West since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Audio
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John Kerry headed for Kiev as Crimea crisis escalates
8:09 AM.Ukraine's defence ministry says it has been given a deadline of 4 o'clock this afternoon New Zealand time to surrender to Russian forces in Crimea or face an attack. Audio
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New Zealand's oldest nitrate films have new home
7:57 AM.New Zealand's oldest nitrate films have been put in a specialised vault for their own protection. Audio
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School faces human rights complaint over bible classes
7:54 AM.A Palmerston North school is facing a complaint to the Human Rights Commission over a plan to teach Christian education classes in school time. Audio
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The Hobbit to reap Academy Awards - Next time around
7:51 AM.Sir Peter Jackson's second Hobbit film has missed out on an award at the Oscar's this year, but those in the film industry say it is definitely not a snub. Audio
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Sports News for 4 March 2014
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Initial tests show Kiwirail workers in danger from asbestos
7:40 AM.The union representing Kiwirail workers says initial tests show its members could have been exposed to potentially lethal amounts of asbestos from newly purchased Chinese locomotives. Audio
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Key calls on Cunliffe to 'fess up about donations
7:37 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says the Labour leader, David Cunliffe, should stop being tricky and reveal who gave him money to help his leadership bid. Audio
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Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty at first day of trial
7:34 AM.The South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend, at the start of his trial in Pretoria. Audio
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Whakatane mayor would like some dog breeds banned
7:25 AM.A seven-year-old girl remains in critical condition in Middlemore Hospital after suffering extensive injuries during a dog attack in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara. Audio
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Lawyer for family of man who died in police custody
7:22 AM.Family's lawyer Peter Williams QC, agrees Sentry would still be alive if police hadn't taken him into custody. Audio
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Brother of man died in custody says he asked to look after him
7:18 AM.The brother of the man who died in a police cell last week says he had the situation at his house under control and didn't want the police to take his brother into custody. Audio
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NZ puts FTA with Russia on hold
7:15 AM.Jittery global markets have plunged over fears of a conflict while the price of oil surged. Audio
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Russia gives Ukraine surrender ultimatum
7:09 AM.Ukraine's defence ministry says Russia has set a deadline of 4 o'clock this afternoon New Zealand time for Ukrainian forces in Crimea to surrender or face a military storm. Audio
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Morning Business for 4 March 2014
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 4 March 2014
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 4 March 2014
6:22 AM.Whanganui River iwi are days away from settling one of the country's longest running court cases; The Maori Council has asked the High Court to appoint an independent chairperson to the Crown Forestry… Read more Audio
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Pacific News for 4 March 2014
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Rugby Union's integrity unit to combat drugs and alcohol
6:15 AM.The Rugby Union will look into claims that some players are mixing energy drinks with sleeping pills to get high. Audio
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Severe weather signals start of Autumn.
6:13 AM.Summer is over and autumn has announced itself with severe gales, heavy rain, and thunderstorms in much of the country. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 4 March 2014
6:00 AM.Russia gives Ukraine surrender ultimatum, NZ puts FTA with Russia on hold, Brother of man died in custody says he asked police to look after him, The lawyer for the family of a man who died in police… Read more Audio