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Morning Report for Tuesday 17 June 2014
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Deep throat carpark to be demolished
8:56 AM.That is the Hollywood dramatisation of one of the most well-known sites from journalism history - the parking garage where Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward met his source during the Watergate… Read more Audio
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New multi-million dollar biocontainment lab
8:53 AM.A new high security laboratory for testing deadly diseases like foot and mouth and avian flu will be built in Upper Hutt. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
8:48 AM.The chief panellist of the Glenn Inquiry is encouraging tikanga and kaupapa Maori values as ways to help overcome child abuse and domestic violence for Maori communities; An iwi with mana moana says… Read more Audio
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Quake-prone building owners says strengthening is a rort
8:40 AM.Wellington home owners whose buildings have been yellow stickered are being overwhelmed by the prospect of having to bring their properties up to code. Audio
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Warning company directors need to lift health and safety
8:36 AM.Health and safety leaders say the pressure is on chief executives and company directors to keep workers safe - or risk being personally liable for any accidents. Audio
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Markets Update for Tuesday 17 June 2014
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Defence sums up in Rolf Harris trail
8:29 AM.The lawyer for entertainer Rolf Harris says his reputation has been savaged by the child sex trial. Audio
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New plan to modernise aviation system
8:22 AM.New Zealand plane passengers could have fewer delays and cheaper flights under the Civil Aviation Authority's new plan to modernise the country's aviation system. Audio
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Further gains for ISIS militants in Iraq
8:15 AM.There have been further gains for Isis militants in Iraq, with the seizure of the city of Tal Afar in northern Iraq. Audio
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Former Family Court Judge comments on Glenn inquiry report
8:11 AM.The former Principal Family Court Judge, Peter Boshier says reversing the burden of proof in domestic violence cases is too radical. Audio
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Smoking and obesity play a part in still births
8:11 AM.More is known about how pregnant mothers who smoke or are very fat increase the chances their baby will die before being born. Audio
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Sports News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Schumacher reportedly out of coma
7:58 AM.Formula One great Michael Schumacher is out of a coma and has been transferred to a Swiss hospital for rehabilitation. Audio
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Germany beats Portugal
7:54 AM.Germany has romped over Portugal with a 4-0 win in Salvador this morning. Audio
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Defence opens in South Canterbury Finance case today
7:47 AM.The defence for the three former directors of South Canterbury Finance accused of fraud opens today, our reporter, Nicola Grigg is in Timaru for the opening of the defence. Audio
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Graham McCready files new charges over Banks case
7:42 AM.The persistent litigant Graham McCready has filed new charges over the John Banks case and this time the Prime Minister is among the people accused. Audio
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Labour leader says no record of Liu donation
7:37 AM.The Labour Party can't say for sure it did receive a 15-thousand-dollar donation from the wealthy Auckland businessman, Donghua Liu, and isn't ruling a dirty tricks campaign in the lead up to the… Read more Audio
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Study of New Zealand children reveals high technology use
7:36 AM.New Zealand children may be growing up as a generation who watch TV or DVDs more than they read books, according to a newly released study. Audio
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Backer of child abuse inquiry responds to criticism
7:17 AM.Domestic and sexual violence advocates say the first Glenn Inquiry report on child abuse in New Zealand, lacks rigour and ignores some very important issues. Audio
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John Kerry suggests cooperation with Iran possible
7:14 AM.The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has suggested cooperation with Iran is a possibility, saying, he wouldn't rule out anything "that would be constructive". Joining us is our Washington… Read more Audio
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Sports News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Morning markets for Tuesday 17 June 2014
6:59 AM.Wall Street is up slightly after losses earlier in the session. Stocks there have been wavering between gains and losses overnight, with concerns over a potential escalation of violence in Iraq and… Read more Audio
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NZX looks to continue Dairy Futures rapid growth
6:58 AM.NZX says it hopes to keep up the snowballing growth rate of its Dairy Futures Market after it reached the milestone of 100,000 tonnes of product traded since the launch of the market in late 2010. Audio
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The services sector eased slightly but remained strong in May
6:56 AM.Activity in the sevices sector remained strong in May even though it eased slightly. Audio
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Rising interest rates dent consumer confidence only slightly
6:54 AM.So far, at least, rising interest rates have only marginally dented consumer confidence. While confidence did come off the boil a little in the June quarter, it's still at its second higher level… Read more Audio
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REI worries about rising rates and lending restrictions
6:52 AM.The Real Estate Institute is worried the double-whammy of rising interest rates and the Reserve Bank's lending restrictions will slow the housing market too much. Audio
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Hirepool says it's positioned to capitalise of growth
6:49 AM.Hirepool chief executive Brian Stephen says the business is now bpositioned to capitalise on growth in the economy and the increase in major infrastructure and construction projects across New… Read more Audio
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Advocates slate report
6:40 AM.Domestic and sexual violence advocates say the Glenn inquiry first report lacks rigour and ignores some very important issues. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
6:28 AM.An iwi with mana moana says the Tuhoe settlement puts its role as kaitiaki of fishing rights in jeopardy; The chief panellist of the Glenn Inquiry is encouraging tikanga and kaupapa Maori values as… Read more Audio
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PM begins last push for UN Security Council seat
6:27 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, today begins a last big push to win support for New Zealand's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Audio
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Morning Rural News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Germany beats Portugal 4 - nil
6:21 AM.Germany has beaten Portugal 4-nil in what can only be called a rout at the Fonte Nova stadium in Salvador, with us is journalist Ben Stanley in Brazil. Audio
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Pacific News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Sports News for Tuesday 17 June 2014
6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday Tuesday 17 June 2014
6:00 AM.Germany beats Portugal 4 - nil, PM begins last push for UN Security Council seat, Advocates slate report, John Kerry suggests cooperation with Iran possible, Backer of child abuse inquiry responds to… Read more Audio