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Morning Report for Tuesday 22 July 2014
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Climber's ascent of Pope's Nose considered best in NZ history
8:56 AM.A Christchurch man has successfully completed one of the country's most difficult climbs, in what's being described as one of the most important accomplishments in New Zealand mountaineering. Audio
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Formula One technology to help cyclists at Commonwealth Games
8:52 AM.The Commonwealth Games get underway on Thursday, and Formula One motor racing technology will help power New Zealand cyclists to the medal podium at the Glasgow Games. Audio
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Principal economist says parts of rural NZ are under threat
8:48 AM.Local government leaders have been told they need to own up to the challenges facing rural New Zealand or risk being left with a series of so-called zombie towns. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 22 July 2014
8:45 AM.Iwi have told researchers they want Maori protocols incorporated into how human tissue from tangata whenua is taken and used for treatments such as diabetes and gout; The former Maori Affairs… Read more Audio
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South Canterbury investors not given false information
8:39 AM.A former South Canterbury Finance accountant has told the High Court in Timaru that giving investors false information about the true state of the business was not part of the culture of the company. Audio
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Te Reo advocates hope to motivate tangata whenua to vote
8:37 AM.Some advocates of Te Reo are hoping the language will motivate tangata whenua to enrol to vote in this year's general election. Audio
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Markets Update for 22 July 2014
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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UN agency says Palestinians need aid
8:23 AM.The spokesperson for UNRWA, the UN agency that's been providing welfare for Palestinian refugees since 1948, is Chris Gunness. Audio
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Pressure goes on government to provide aid for Gaza
8:19 AM.There are calls for the government to provide aid money to assist with the worsening situation in Gaza. Audio
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Dutch await sad journey of bodies
8:15 AM.In the Netherlands, the Radio Netherlands reporter, Helene Michaud, says the UN vote is welcome, but the return of the bodies has been the number one priority. Audio
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Sports News for 22 July 2014
8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Newcastle fans ready for New Zealand match
7:57 AM.Newcastle United football fans are flocking to Dunedin to see the English Premier League team in action tonight, where they'll play A-League side Sydney FC. Audio
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Neighbour and police officer save teen from dog attack
7:51 AM.A Waitemata police constable and an Auckland mother of two are being hailed as heroes after saving a teenage boy being savaged by his pet dog. Audio
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Rimutaka Hill road closed by snow
7:49 AM.As the southerly front continues its grip, the Rimutaka Hill road between Wellington and Wairarapa has been closed, with snow falls round the rest of the country causing treacherous driving… Read more Audio
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Australian suicide bomber kills three in Baghdad
7:42 AM.An Australian suicide bomber has killed at least three people and injured 80 in Baghdad. Audio
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Labour leader David Cunliffe plans a comeback
7:36 AM.The Labour Leader David Cunliffe insists he is leading a united team and says he has no plans to hunt down the person who sparked headlines by criticising his three-day skiing holiday last week. Audio
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Key won't apologise to alleged sexual assault victim
7:28 AM.The Prime Minister says he won't personally apologise to the woman at the centre of the Malaysian diplomat case, saying he only apologises when there's a serious reason. Audio
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Welsh farmers protest NZ lamb promotion
7:25 AM.Welsh farmers are protesting the promotion of New Zealand lamb in UK supermarkets. Audio
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Death toll continues to rise in Gaza
7:24 AM.RNZ's Israel correspondent Blair Cunningham reports the death toll is continuing to rise in Gaza. Audio
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UN Security Council demands international access to MH17 crash
7:16 AM.RNZ correspondent Liling Tan, reports from New York, where the United Nations Security Council has voted to adopt a resolution that demands safe, full and unrestricted access to the Ukraine plane… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 22 July 2014
7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Morning markets for 22 July
6:59 AM.Wall Street is slightly down as concerns mount that tension in Ukraine could lead to deeper sanctions. Audio
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Credit card spending rises
6:58 AM.Credit card spending rose 7 percent in June from the same month last year. Audio
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Wynyard Group - Sydney centre reflects growing strength
6:55 AM.The head of the crime analytics software company, Wynyard Group, says its new operations centre in Sydney reflects its growing strength in the region. Audio
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Griffins sold for 700 million dollars
6:54 AM.The Australian private equity firm, Pacific Equity Partners, is selling the Griffin's Foods business to a Philippines-based company, Universal Robina, for 700 million dollars. Audio
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Short-term job prospects could push migration to record level
6:52 AM.An economist says the short-term job prospects on both sides of the Tasman could see this country's migration boom exceed record levels. Audio
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Heartland says Motor Trade Finance's value is uncertain
6:48 AM.The High Court decided last year that some fees MTF charged were unreasonable, a decision which MTF is appealing. A hearing is scheduled for November this year. Audio
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Pets cost millions in ACC claims
6:45 AM.The Accident Compensation Corporation says it's paying out millions of dollars in pet-related claims. Audio
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Greens call PM disrespectful over Malaysian diplomat scandal
6:42 AM.The Green Party says the Prime Minister is being disrespectful by refusing to apologise to the woman at the centre of the Malaysian diplomat scandal. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 22 July 2104
6:27 AM.Some Maori language advocates are predicting Te Reo Rangatira could empower non-Maori voters to register for the general election, a claim the former Maori Affairs Minister, Dover Samuels, doubts will… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 July 2014
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Minister not ruling out use of 1080 in bid to eradicate pests
6:19 AM.The Conservation Minister isn't ruling out more extensive use of the pest-control poison, 1080, even though he's just last week confirmed the country's largest ever pest-control programme. Audio
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Pacific News for 22 July 2014
6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Sports News for 22 July 2014
6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 22 July 2014
6:00 AM.UN Security Council demands international access to MH17 crash; Death toll continues to rise in Gaza; Key won't apologise to alleged sexual assault victim; Labour leader David Cunliffe plans a… Read more Audio