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Morning Report for Wednesday 9 April 2014
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Flight of the Conchords go into bat for Wellington theatre
8:53 AM.Comedy duo The Flight of the Conchords came together for a rare performance last night, raising money for the refurbishment of the theatre where their hit partnership began. Audio
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Queenstown grapples with future tourism issues
8:50 AM.Queenstown residents have begun grappling with the future shape of the tourism industry and how it will affect their lives. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 9 April 2014
8:48 AM.A Ngati Whatua member is adamant tribes are more than capable of protecting Te Reo Maori and encourgaing the language to thrive in homes, despite some politicians suggesting iwi are not ready… Read more Audio
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Labour says it could rely on National
8:43 AM.The Labour Party is conceding it might have to depend on National to get pro mining legislation passed in any future Labour led government. Audio
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Fake identities surface at Counties Manukau DHB
8:38 AM.Non-resident Pacific people in South Auckland may be using false identities to get free healthcare. Audio
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Markets Update for 9 April 2014
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Scientists working on fruit fly response in Whangarei
8:28 AM.The Ministry for Primary Industries will release new results this morning from its hunt for Queensland fruit flies in Whangarei. Audio
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AA withdraws from group seeking new funding for Auckland
8:23 AM.The country's largest motoring organisation, the Automobile Association, has dashed the Auckland mayor Len Brown's hopes of reaching a consensus on how to solve a 12 billion dollar transport funding… Read more Audio
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Need for aid continues to grow in Solomon Islands
8:20 AM.The need for aid is continuing to grow in Solomon Islands, after devastating floods which killed at least 23 people, washed away homes and severely damaged buildings and roads. Audio
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No further sign of Malaysia Airlines flight
8:15 AM.Ships searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet are yet to pick up any further signals from what could be the plane's black boxes, and there are fears the batteries have run out. Audio
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Victim advocate says senior police officer should lose job
8:11 AM.A senior police officer remains suspended following a sex complaint, despite a decision not to lay criminal charges over the alleged incident. Audio
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Cancer alliance calls for political parties to tackle cancer
7:58 AM.An alliance of eight cancer advocacy groups is calling for political parties to commit to tackling cancer, New Zealand's number one killer. Audio
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N.Z.'s International Human Rights reputation takes a battering
7:51 AM.The Rethinking Crime And Punishment Project says New Zealand's international human rights reputation has taken a battering following the United Nation's arbitrary detention report. Audio
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Xero director shrugs off steep price fall
7:45 AM.The share price of accounting software company Xero dived yesterday as part of a global sell off of technology stocks. Audio
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Goodman Fielder dairy review could impact consumers
7:42 AM.Fonterra's main competitor in New Zealand supermarkets, Goodman Fielder, is considering quitting, or reducing its stake, in the New Zealand dairy industry. Audio
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Quake repairs cause traffic problems in Christchurch
7:37 AM.The headache for Christchurch commuters is continuing with road works having caused significant delays on the main thoroughfares over the past two days. Audio
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Plunket visits royals at Government House in Wellington today
7:30 AM.Ten Wellington babies and their parents will meet 8 month old Prince George of Cambridge, and his Mum and Dad, at Government House in Wellington today. Audio
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Government tax take $1.1 billion lower than forecast
7:26 AM.Opposition MPs say the Government's latest financial statements raise serious questions about the state of the economy. Audio
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Oscar Pistorius breaks down while giving evidence
7:20 AM.Olympian Oscar Pistorius broke down in court last night as he described the night he shot and killed his girlfriend. Audio
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Mother says her son was no angel but didn't have to die
7:14 AM.Jai Davis' mother Victoria Davis talks about the Police's decision not to charge prison staff over the death of her son. Audio
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No charges for Otago prison staff over inmate death
7:10 AM.The mother of an Otago man who died of a suspected drug overdose in a prison cell says she's appalled the police have decided not to charge prison staff with manslaughter. Audio
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Morning Business for 9 April 2014
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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52,000 people estimated to be affected in Solomon Islands
6:42 AM.Aid agencies are warning there are still people who have not been reached after last week's devastating flash floods in the Solomon Islands. Audio
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Enough evidence for Otago prison manslaughter prosecution
6:38 AM.A lawyer says she believes there was enough evidence to lay charges over the death of an Otago prisoner from a suspected drug overdose. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 9 April 2014
6:27 AM.The lawyer of the women who has had her Maori land protected by the Environment Court says it sets a precedent for Maori land to be protected; A Ngati Whatua member is adamant tribes are more than… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 9 April 2014
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Firms remain cautious about spending plans
6:21 AM.The business community is refusing to get carried away by a faster growing economy, despite confidence at 20 year highs. Audio
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Pacific News for 9 April 2014
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Nato urges Russia to "step back" in Ukraine
6:12 AM.Nato warned Russia any further intervention in Ukraine would have serious consequences. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 9 April 2014
6:00 AM.No charges for Otago prison staff over inmate death, Oscar Pistorius gives evidence, Government tax take $1.1 billion lower than forecast, Royal Plunkett visit and Quake repairs cause traffic problems… Read more Audio