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Morning Report for Tuesday 14 October 2014
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No damage after strong South Island quake
8:55 AM.A strong, shallow earthquake struck the lower South Island last night, but caused no major damage. Audio
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A drop in liquor licences numbers is expected
8:52 AM.Local board members in South Auckland say they expect to see a drop in the number of local liquor stores, as they help the public to fight against licensees. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 14 October 2014
8:48 AM.A Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor is organising a hui with Motiti Island tangata whenua to try and get a consensus on the spelling of the island's name; The Minister of Maori Development is… Read more Audio
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MH370 widow rejects $64,000 compensation
8:45 AM.The wife of a Christchurch man on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 says a compensation offer of 64-thousand dollars had too many strings for her to accept it. Audio
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Southern DHB savings plan sparks outrage from doctor union
8:40 AM.The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says a report from the Southern District Health Board that seems to suggest staffing costs are behind a budget blowout is a slap in the face to senior… Read more Audio
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Turkey may allow US-led coalition to use its military bases
8:36 AM.Turkey's changing its approach in a bid to combat Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. It's discussing the possibility of allowing more moderate Syrian rebels to be trained on its soil - a move welcomed… Read more Audio
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Northland Health makes GP visits free for 6-13 year olds
8:27 AM.Doctor visits in Northland are now free for all children until they turn 13. Audio
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NZ's anti-terrorism laws to align more closely with Australia
8:22 AM.The Prime Minister has announced the laws relating to New Zealanders who go abroad to fight will be reviewed and he says it is likely that changes will be made by the end of the year. Audio
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Law Society President casts his eye over Pistorius sentencing
8:17 AM.Returning to South Africa, and the Oscar Pistorius sentencing hearing, with a controversial call for home detention instead of jail for the disgraced athlete. Audio
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Three-way race to replace Cunliffe as Labour leader
8:10 AM.The contest to become the Labour Party's new leader now looks likely to be a three-man race, with nominations closing today. Audio
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Southern DHB savings plan sparks outrage from doctor union
7:55 AM.A new row has erupted today between doctors and the debt-plagued Southern District Health Board. Audio
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Minister of Police reacts to call for arming Police
7:53 AM.And listening to that is the Minister of Police, Michael Woodhouse. Audio
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Police Association calls for cops to be armed
7:49 AM.The Police Association is again calling for New Zealand officers to be armed after a shooting incident at Waitakere Hospital at the weekend. Audio
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PM warned not to overreact to higher threat level
7:44 AM.The Prime Minister is being warned not to overreact to the country's increased terror threat level, as he signals the toughening up of anti-terrorism laws. Audio
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Two Auckland dams closed after herbicide found in water
7:42 AM.Two resevoirs which normally supply 20 percent of Auckland's water supply were closed from May to September this year, after traces of a toxic herbicide were found in the dams' supply lakes. Audio
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South Canterbury Finance decision to be delivered this morning
7:36 AM.Three former South Canterbury Finance directors accused of what's been called the country's biggest fraud will learn their fate today. Audio
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Bagged lettuce may be behind nasty gastro outbreak
7:27 AM.Supermarket chain Foodstuffs says it is starting an investigation after two of its lettuce products were named in a report as the possible source of a nasty gastroenteritis outbreak. Audio
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Investigators racing to find out how Texas nurse caught ebola
7:23 AM.In the US, health investigators are racing to figure out how a nurse in Texas contracted Ebola - even though she used protective equipment when treating a Liberian who died of the disease in Dallas… Read more Audio
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Pistorius defence tells judge he shouldn't go to prison
7:16 AM.Oscar Pistorius has been described as a broken man at his sentencing in Pretoria, as his defence team suggested he serve time at home, not in jail. Audio
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David Shearer not in the running to lead Labour
7:09 AM.David Shearer has ruled out joining the race to become the next leader of the Labour Party. Audio
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Sports News for 14 October 2014
7:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Morning Markets for 14 October 2014
6:58 AM.Looking at the markets Wall Street is coming off its worst week in more than two years. Audio
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Angel investing robust but overseas investment still needed
6:55 AM.Angel investing is continuing at a robust pace, but most entrepreuners will still need to raise capital overseas, as there is a limited pool of start-up and development funds in New Zealand. Audio
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Michael Hill International's sales rise seen as outperformer
6:53 AM.An analyst at Forsyth Barr says Michael Hill International's shares are likely to outperform the rest of the market. Audio
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House sales in September fell 12 percent from a year ago
6:51 AM.The number of house sales in September fell 12 percent from the same month last year, the 11th consecutive decline. Audio
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Little consideration given to investing personal lump sums
6:48 AM.A survey for the Financial Markets Authority shows about half of those questioned would take no longer than a day choosing where to invest 10-thousand dollars. Audio
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An analyst says Xero won't make it in the United States
6:45 AM.Most analysts say the accountancy software company's growth in the US will be much slower than previously forecast. Audio
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Gaps in security law - Chris Finlayson
6:42 AM.The Minister in charge of the SIS and GCSB, Chris Finlayson, has highlighted gaps in security law which he says makes it difficult to prove somebody is a foreign fighter. Audio
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Shearer says Cunliffe should have run to clear the air
6:37 AM.The Labour Party MP David Shearer has come out swinging against the former leader David Cunliffe, saying he will end up undermining whoever takes over Labour's leadership. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 14 October 2014
6:27 AM.A Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor is organising a hui with Motiti Island tangata whenua to try and get a consensus on the spelling of the island's name; The Minister of Maori Development is… Read more Audio
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Southern DHB seeks input over how to confront challenges
6:22 AM.The embattled Southern District Health Board says it's considering widespread changes to services to enable it to live within its means. Audio
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Children now getting free doctor visits in Northland
6:18 AM.Doctor visits in Northland are now free for all children until they turn 13. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 14 October 2014
6:00 AM.David Shearer not in the running to lead Labour, Oscar Pistorius defence tells sentencing judge he shouldn't go to prison, US health investigators racing to find out how Texas nurse caught ebola… Read more Audio