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Morning Report for Wednesday 15 October 2014
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Dentists dismiss new research claiming tooth decay declining
8:52 AM.Dentists are disputing new research claiming tooth decay is declining in New Zealand, saying it is not giving the full picture. Audio
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Death toll from India's Cyclone Hudhud rises as PM tours affected areas
8:50 AM.The latest cyclone to hit India's eastern coast has displaced 40 thousand people and killed 24. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 15 October 2014
8:46 AM.The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, says Te Puni Kokiri has not received any extra funding for the social programme because it underspent substantial amounts of money. A former Minister… Read more Audio
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Motueka residents complain at a lack of police presence
8:40 AM.Residents in Motueka say there aren't enough police officers in the town and they're worried about people taking the law into their own hands. Audio
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Asylum seekers challenge Australian government in court
8:38 AM.A groundbreaking legal challenge to Australia's power to intercept asylum seekers' boats outside its territorial waters is being heard in Canberra. Audio
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Markets Update for 15 October 2014
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Real estate players say LVRs done their job
8:27 AM.Real estate agents and lenders say it's time to remove home lending restrictions, saying they've done their job. Audio
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Sandra Lee comments on Mahuta leadership bid
8:24 AM.The Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta says she wants the Labour leadership to represent the Maori/Pasifika caucus and voters. Audio
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Children's Commissioner says it's time for further action on child poverty
8:19 AM.Documents obtained by Radio New Zealand show the government was advised not to spend more money on tackling child poverty - but to adjust where the money is being spent. Audio
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Security analyst questions why NZ is at high level IS meeting
8:10 AM.The United States President, Barack Obama, is chairing a meeting of military commanders in Washington DC this morning, in order to find a way to halt the advance of the Islamic State. Audio
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Storm causes damage in Sydney, wind gusts of 160kmh
7:57 AM.Severe weather is ripping through New South Wales with dozens of people rescued from flood waters. Audio
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Vatican's comments won't change church stance on gay marriage
7:55 AM.The Catholic Church in New Zealand says the Vatican's more accepting attitude towards gay people won't change the church's stance on same-sex marriage. Audio
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Security Council vote in two days time
7:53 AM.In just two days the United Nations will decide whether New Zealand will get one of the non-permanent seats on the Security Council. Audio
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Pistorius offered Steenkamp family lump sum after Reeva's death
7:43 AM.To the Oscar Pistorius sentencing now, and overnight it's been revealed Oscar Pistorius offered a large sum of cash to the parents of his dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Audio
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Nanaia Mahuta to contest Labour leadership
7:39 AM.The Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta says comments made by her colleague David Shearer yesterday, contributed to her decision to stand for the party leadership. Audio
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Tariana Turia accuses TPK of poor management of Whanau Ora
7:35 AM.The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has taken a parting shot at her ministry. Audio
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SFO's former assistant director comments on SCF verdicts
7:27 AM.The forensic investigator Gib Beattie was formerly the assistant director and head of investigations at the SFO and speaks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Cleared SCF chief Lachie McLeod speaks exclusively to RNZ
7:22 AM.The former chief executive of South Canterbury Finance says that, today, he's going to burn the suit that he has worn every day for the 61 days of his High Court fraud trial. Audio
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Officials urge Govt not to spend more on alleviating poverty
7:15 AM.Officials agree more money would help alleviate poverty but they have recommended the Government not spend any more on dealing with the problem. Audio
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NZ one of 22 countries meeting now in Washington DC over IS
7:11 AM.New Zealand will have a presence at a meeting this morning of military commanders in Washington DC which is is looking at ways to halt the advance of the Islamic State. Audio
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Morning markets for 15 October 2014
6:59 AM.New Zealand's Top 50 Index closed yesterday down 24 points, or half a percent to 5,146 points. Audio
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Hawkins aims to increase revenue to 1 bln in two years
6:57 AM.Hawkins says it aims to increase sales by 300-million dollars in two years to 1-billion due to increased domestic demand and expansion in Southeast Asia. Audio
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Auckland Council Investments triples its annual dividend
6:55 AM.Auckland Council Investments says its returns for the year ended June surpassed all expectations, largely because of its share of the Auckland International Airports' return of capital. Audio
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RBA assistant governor warns of a violent sell-off
6:52 AM.The Reserve Bank of Australia's assistant governor is warning that global financial markets are likely headed for a violent sell-off. Audio
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Lines company scathing of power retailers' prices
6:49 AM.The head of a distribution network at the top of the South Island is scathing of the generator-retailers, for their increases in charges to customers. Audio
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Lines charges a 'black mark' on 'excellent result' from Contact Energy
6:46 AM.An investor in Contact Energy says the amount of money it spends on network distribution is a black mark on its profits. Audio
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Sio says Mahuta offers new leadership style for Labour
6:40 AM.One of the MPs backing Nanaia Mahuta for Labour's leadership says she represents a new breed of leader who embraces diversity. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 15 October 2014
6:27 AM.The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, says Te Puni Kokiri has not received any extra funding for the social programme because it underspent substantial amounts of money. A former Minister… Read more Audio
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UN will decide Friday whether NZ gets seat on security council
6:17 AM.New Zealand will learn in two days whether its 10-year campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council has succeeded. Audio
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South Canterbury fraud trial 'ruined innocent lives'
6:10 AM.The lawyer for South Canterbury Finance's former chief executive says the trial has ruined the lives of innocent men. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 15 October 2014
6:00 AM.South Canterbury fraud trial 'ruined innocent lives', UN will decide Friday whether NZ gets seat on security council, Sio says Mahuta offers new leadership style for Labour, NZ one of 22 countries… Read more Audio