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Morning Report for Wednesday 24 September 2014
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Top Stories for Wednesday 24 September 2014
6:00 AM.Cunliffe still lead Labour Party but replacements taking aim; Labour whip says MPs need time to reflect; Political editor on Labour disarray; Police hunt young man after bagsnatch goes wrong; Locals… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 24 September 2014
6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Good samaritan hospitalized in Auckland
6:08 AM.The police are still hunting for a young man whose attempt to snatch a bag left a woman with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. Audio
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ACT's new candidate hopes to meet with John Key again soon
6:15 AM.ACT's one and only MP David Seymour, concedes he doesn't have a lot of bargaining power when it comes to coalition negotiations, but he's offering up his support. Audio
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Pacific News for 24 September 2014
6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 24 September 2014
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 24 September 2014
6:27 AM.Cultural property rights, the impact of mining and climate change are the issues being raised by Maori at the world's first United Nations Indigenous conference; A leader of a Ngai Tahu Runanga says… Read more Audio
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Labour leader David Cunliffe holds onto leadership
6:38 AM.The Labour leader, David Cunliffe, emerged from a seven-hour caucus meeting last night, still leader, but with little to say on the matter. Audio
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Kathmandu has big growth plans but isn't sure about this year
6:48 AM.Kathmandu has ambitions for strong growth, mostly in Australia, but it isn't so sure about this year. Audio
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NZ petroleum industry is preparing to adapt to climate change
6:51 AM.New Zealand's petroleum and fossil fuel production industry says it's ready and willing to adapt to big changes ahead as the global investment community pledges to downsize investment in fossil fuels.
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Two of SLI Systems' founding shareholders sell shares
6:54 AM.Two of the founding shareholders of SLI Systems were among those who sold nearly 4.2 million shares on Monday for $1.15 a share, or nearly 4.8 million dollars. Audio
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Air traffic controller considers Airways 'lite' service
6:56 AM.The government-owned air traffic control operator says it might have to set up a cheaper service to fend off any competition. Audio
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Markets Update for 24 September 2014
6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 24 September 2014
7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Cunliffe still lead Labour Party but replacements taking aim
7:10 AM.This morning, David Cunliffe's still the leader of the Labour Party - for now. Audio
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Labour whip says MPs need time to reflect
7:13 AM.One Labour front bencher who is talking was the man elected senior whip. Chris Hipkins, long perceived as a Cunliffe foe. Audio
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Political editor on Labour disarray
7:17 AM.Our political editor, Brent Edwards, has been following the saga and talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Police hunt young man after bagsnatch goes wrong
7:24 AM.The police in Auckland are still hunting for a young man whose attempt to snatch a bag left a woman with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. Audio
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Locals in Northcote shocked after bagsnatch turns violent
7:27 AM.The injuries to the woman who attempted to stop the robbery has left the local community in shock. Audio
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Pike families angry at lackof movement on Pike entry
7:37 AM.Documents released under the Official Information Act say there is no reason the Pike River Mine cannot be entered safely. Audio
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Honour killing targets fled to New Zealand
7:42 AM.A man from India who says he was targeted for an honour killing after fleeing to marry in New Zealand has won the right to stay here. Audio
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Fonterra set to release its payout figure along with annual results
7:46 AM.Farmers will soon know just what Fonterra will pay this season when the dairy company releases its annual results in about hour. Audio
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Auckland land grab for housing puts pressure on food production
7:49 AM.As Auckland tries to house its bulging population, it's been putting development ahead of feeding the region's future population. Audio
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Maori will have guaranteed seat on New Plymouth district council
7:52 AM.Maori will have a guaranteed seat on the New Plymouth District Council after it narrowly voted to introduce a Maori ward at the next local government elections. Audio
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Study shows women miss out on powerful film roles
7:57 AM.A new study into how women are depicted in films shows they're not in the frame when it comes to powerful movie roles. Audio
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Sports News for 24 September 2014
8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Labour will review failed campaign
8:10 AM.Labour's pushing ahead with a review into its failed election campaign, but it remains a mystery as to when we'll see a leadership contest and how it will come about. Audio
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Fatal shooting in Melbourne
8:18 AM.An 18 year old man has been shot dead by counter-terrorism police and two policemen have been stabbed in Melbourne. Audio
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Climate Change on the agenda at United Nations General Assembly
8:22 AM.World leaders at a UN summit billed as the largest-ever gathering on climate change have faced calls to take bold action to reverse global warming. Audio
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Auckland council hits back at claims of staff budget blowout
8:27 AM.The Auckland Council is countering claims of a staff budget blowout, saying staff costs are less than was forecast when the super city was set up. Audio
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Markets Update for 24 September 2014
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Honour killing target wins right to stay in N.Z.
8:36 AM.A man from India who says he was targeted for an honour killing after fleeing to marry in New Zealand has won the right to stay here. Audio
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Call for Government to prioritize RMA reform
8:40 AM.The Property Council says the Government needs to press on with changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 24 September 2014
8:43 AM.A leader of a Ngai Tahu Runanga says seals are causing problems on Titi Islands, where tangata whenua go muttonbirding; Cultural property rights, the impact of mining and climate change are the issues… Read more Audio
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Fonterra announces a big drop in its profits
8:47 AM.Fonterra has just announced a big drop in its profits and confirmed it expects to pay farmers less for milk this season. Audio
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Historic Tauranga home demolished
8:52 AM.The Tauranga home of the designer of Rotorua's famous Tudor-style Bathhouse has been demolished after developers couldn't find a buyer for it, or even give it away for free. Audio
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Paris fights back against romantic "love locks"
8:56 AM.Authorities in Paris have replaced the wire meshing on one of the city's historic bridges with clear panels in an attempt to prevent lovestruck couples attaching their "love locks". Audio