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Morning Report for Wednesday 20 August 2014
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Gluten free labels coming off beer
8:57 AM.Some brewers say it will be uneconomic to keep making gluten-free beer when regulations barring them from advertising the fact on labels come into force in January. Audio
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Principals vote for pay cut
8:55 AM.Secondary school principals have agreed to implement the Government's flagship education policy for 10-thousand dollars a year less than the Government had been prepared to pay them. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 August 2014
8:51 AM.Maori advisors to the Environmental Protection Authority say plans to mine phosphate from the Chatham Rise would potentially affect fisheries and eco-tourism, such as Whale Watch Kaikoura. The Iwi… Read more Audio
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Senior Navy Officer wins appeal
8:46 AM.The most senior member of the military courtmartialled since the second world war, has won an appeal against his convictions. Audio
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Patients more likely to die if discharged at night
8:43 AM.A transtasman study of intensive care unit patients has found those discharged at night are more likely to die than those discharged in the daytime. Audio
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Friends defend man who tried to get his parents killed
8:40 AM.Supporters of a Tauranga man who tried to hire a hitman to kill his parents say their friend has led a tough life and was told shocking news shortly before committing the crime. Audio
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Markets Update for 20 August 2014
8:35 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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What do the latest treasury figures mean for you?
8:29 AM.The Government's books are back in the black but next year's projected surplus is likely to be 75 million dollars less than expected. Audio
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Second suspect shot amongst further unrest in Missouri
8:24 AM.The police in Missouri have shot dead another another African American man - just a short distance away from where an unarmed teenager was shot in Ferguson last week. Audio
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Political marketing expert says Collins must offer to resign
8:18 AM.Joining us is Massey University's political communications professor Dr Claire Robinson. Audio
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Greens say Collins breached Cabinet manual
8:11 AM.The Green Party says it believes Ms Collins breached the rules governing Cabinet ministers and misled the public. Audio
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Sports News for 20 August 2014
8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Man impaled at a Bay of Plenty meatworks
7:55 AM.A man remains in Tauranga Hospital after being impaled through the head at a Bay of Plenty meatworks last night. Audio
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Labour's Finance spokesperson on New Zealand's accounts
7:46 AM.Labour's Finance spokesperson David Parker joins us. Audio
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Bill English talks about economy
7:40 AM.The Government's books are back in the black but next year's projected surplus is likely to be be less than expected. Audio
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Dairy prices dip in latest international milk powder auction
7:37 AM.After several heavy hits recently, there was only a modest fall in dairy prices in the Global Trade auction overnight. Audio
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Gaza-Israel ceasefire broken, truce talks end
7:27 AM.A six-day ceasefire between Gaza and Israel has been broken, after three rockets were fired into southern Israel about eight hours before the truce was to expire. Audio
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Key running out of time says former Labour strategist
7:20 AM.Former Labour MP and strategist Pete Hodgson had a reputation as his party's chief mudslinger, and led the attack on Finance Minister Bill English's housing allowances for which public servant Simon… Read more Audio
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Political editor notes changed tone from English and Key
7:16 AM.Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio
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Collins' electorate say faith is shaken after Hager book
7:11 AM.Voters in the electorate of the Justice Minister Judith Collins say they have had their faith shaken in the wake of Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics. Audio
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Sports News for 20 August 2014
7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Morning markets for 20 August 2014
6:58 AM.The New Zealand dollar now is currently trading at 84.29 US cents, 90.53 Australian cents, 50.72 British pence, point-6328 euro, 86.7 yen and 5.17 renminbi. Audio
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Treasury say surplus remains on track despite weaker growth
6:57 AM.The Treasury is forecasting weaker economic growth, but says a return to budget surplus remains on track, although that surplus will be smaller. Audio
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Producers pay less for goods and services; customers paying less
6:54 AM.The sharp fall in dairy prices, over the past half year, is beginning to flow through into official government statistics. Audio
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EPA negative on Chatham Rock Phosphate's application
6:52 AM.The Environmental Protection Authority's initial view on Chatham Rock Phosphate's application for a marine consent to mine is decidedly negative. Audio
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Inflation survey 'reduces rate hike" chance
6:52 AM.An economist says the latest Reserve Bank survey of inflation expectations will lessen the need for further interest rate increases. Audio
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Price rises drive IAG's premium growth, more price hikes likely
6:47 AM.Most of Insurance Australia Group's near 4 percent growth in premiums in the year ended June in New Zealand came from price increases, rather than new sales. Audio
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Dairy prices
6:46 AM.Benchmark whole milk powder prices rose by 3.4 percent in the fortnightly international auction after tumbling 11.5 percent a fortnight ago. Audio
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Gaza breaks ceasefire, Israel retaliates
6:38 AM.A six-day ceasefire between Gaza and Israel has been broken, after three rockets were fired into southern Israel roughly eight hours before the truce was to expire. Audio
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John Key distancing himself from Justice Minister
6:38 AM.The National Party's leader and deputy leader have both distanced themselves from the Justice Minister Judith Collins after leaked emails showed she gave the name and phone number of a public servant… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 August 2014
6:25 AM.Maori advisors to the Environmental Protection Authority say plans to mine phosphate from the Chatham Rise would potentially affect fisheries and eco-tourism, such as Whale Watch Kaikoura. Iwi and… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 20 August 2014
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 20 August 2014
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Intensive care patients more likely to die if discharged at night
6:14 AM.A transtasman study of intensive care unit patients has found those discharged at night are more likely to die than those discharged in the daytime. Audio
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Sports News for 20 August 2014
6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 20 August 2014
6:00 AM.Intensive care patients more likely to die if discharged at night, Gaza breaks ceasefire, Israel retaliates, Collins' electorate say faith is shaken after Hager book, Political editor notes changed… Read more Audio