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Morning Report for Friday 2 May 2014
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Top Stories for Friday 2 May 2014
6:00 AM.Maurice Williamson resigns - David Cuncliffe; Maurice Williamson resigns - Winston Peters; RNZ political editor on implications of Williamson resignation; Rates might drop for those forced out of… Read more Audio
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Maurice Williamson resigns as minister
6:10 AM.Opposition parties have launched an assault on ministerial standards in the National-led government, after the sudden resignation of Maurice Williamson. Audio
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Police Association says disgraced MP stepped over the line
6:13 AM.Police Association President, Greg O'Connor says disgraced MP Maurice Williamson stepped over the line. Audio
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Pacific News for 2 May 2014
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2 May 2014
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 2 May 2014
6:28 AM.The government says the student allowance will not be reinstated, despite warnings the cut is deterring students from doing postgraduate study in psychology; Housing New Zealand says it won't set up… Read more Audio
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Opposition sets sights on other ministers as Williamson resigns
6:39 AM.Disgraced MP Maurice Williamson may have resigned but now opposition parties are turning their sights on other government ministers. Audio
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Maurice Williamson resigns - Russel Norman
6:44 AM.Green Party co-leader Russel Norman on Maurice Williamson's resignation. Audio
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Morning Business for 2 May 2014
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Maurice Williamson resigns - David Cunliffe
7:10 AM.The Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson says he will stand in the general election this year, despite being forced to resign as a minister after intervening in a police investigation. Audio
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Maurice Williamson resigns - Winston Peters
7:21 AM.New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters comments on Maurice Williamson's resignation. Audio
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RNZ political editor on implications of Williamson resignation
7:25 AM.RNZ Political Editor Brent Edwards comments on Maurice Williamson's resignation. Audio
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Rates might drop for those forced out of flood-prone Chch homes
7:34 AM.Residents forced out of their flood-prone Christchurch homes could have their rates cut. Audio
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Two people detained for killing of New Zealander in Argentina
7:36 AM.In Argentina, two people are now in police custody, being questioned about the killing of New Zealand tourist Nicholas Heyward. Audio
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Super Rugby competition to expand
7:41 AM.Super Rugby is expanding again - this time into a complex four conference, 18 team competition that could span much of the globe including the United States and Asia. Audio
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Free clinics opening in bid to reduce rheumatic fever
7:45 AM.The government is launching free drop-in clinics for children with sore throats in a bid to reduce rheumatic fever rates. Audio
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Adams arrest 'attempt to undermine peace' McGuinness
7:52 AM.Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, has called the arrest of Sinn Fein's, Gerry Adams, a deliberate attempt by unidentified "dark" forces to undermine the peace process. Audio
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Presbyterian Church backs calls for Land Wars Remembrance Day
7:57 AM.The Presbyterian Church's senior Maori leader is backing calls by Tainui-Waikato to have an annual national day to commemorate the New Zealand Wars. Audio
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Williamson rival demands he step down as MP
8:10 AM.The embattled MP Maurice Williamson is facing pressure to stand down altogether, with a Labour rival saying yesterday's fall from grace boosts his own chances in this year's election. Audio
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Colin Craig says Williamson row opens opportunities
8:13 AM.Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig says his party may now have to look at the possibility of standing in the Pakuranga electorate. Audio
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Political observers weigh in on Williamson resignation
8:17 AM.National Party pollster David Farrar and former Labour Party president Mike Williams express their opinions on minister's resignation. Audio
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Army arrives in Buller to assist the clean-up in area
8:22 AM.The army has arrived in the Buller district to assist with the clean-up after Cyclone Ita. Audio
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An update on the Solomon Islands a month after the floods
8:25 AM.Volunteers and aid workers are still working hard in the Solomon Islands four weeks after the country had its worst ever flooding. Audio
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Two marine reserves proposed for the Bay of Islands
8:28 AM.A proposal has been launched for two marine reserves in the Bay of Islands. Audio
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Markets Update for 2 May 2014
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Heroin involved in Peaches Geldof death
8:38 AM.An inquest in Britain has heard that heroin use played a role in the death of Peaches Geldof, the daughter of the musician and poverty activist Bob Geldof. Audio
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Stoush over the colour purple in political party logos
8:40 AM.A legal fight over the colour purple is nothing new, but instead of confectioners battling ownership, political parties are now having a go. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 2 May 2014
8:45 AM.The government says the student allowance will not be reinstated, despite warnings the cut is deterring students from doing postgraduate study in psychology; Housing New Zealand says it won't set up… Read more Audio
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Govt under pressure to tax overseas internet purchases
8:47 AM.Retailers are increasing pressure on the government to collect more tax on overseas goods that are bought over the internet. Audio
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Gallipoli music competition calls for NZ and Aus composers
8:51 AM.A competition run by Radio New Zealand Concert and its trans-tasman counterpart, ABC Classic, is calling for New Zealand and Australian composers to create original works for next year's Anzac day. Audio
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Preview of tonight's Anzac rugby league test
8:55 AM.Kerry Anne is away this week so we thought we'd stay with the Anzac theme and talk about tonight's Anzac Rugby league test in Sydney. Audio