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Morning Report for Thursday 20 November 2014
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NBC cancels Bill Cosby TV show
8:56 AM.The US television network, NBC, has cancelled an upcoming sitcom project with the comedian Bill Cosby. Audio
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Five killed and eight injured in a Jerusalem synagoge attack
8:50 AM.Authorities in Jerusalem have beefed up security after five Israelis were killed in an attack on a city synagogue yesterday. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 November 2014
8:47 AM.The Prime Minister John Key says it's disappointing that Ngapuhi are still in dispute over the right to settle their Treaty claims; A Motiti Island elder says the Bay of Plenty Regional Council should… Read more Audio
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NZ-based company to develop technology for US Homeland Security
8:43 AM.A New Zealand-based aircraft company will soon be developing jetpacks for the United States Department of Homeland Security. Audio
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Russel Norman meets with Tibetan community
8:39 AM.The Chinese president, Xi Jinping arrived in New Zealand last night off the back of the G20 summit in Brisbane. The president will meet with New Zealand Government and business leaders, but protests… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 20 November 2014
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Auckland Council IT upgrade runs ten of millions over budget
8:28 AM.A major upgrade of the Auckland Council's computer systems is running a year late and tens of millions of dollars over budget. Audio
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Annette King on the demise of HBL
8:24 AM.Listening to that is Labour Party's health spokesperson Annette King. Audio
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Govt to wind down Health Benefits Ltd, but savings to continue
8:19 AM.The Government is defending the decision to wind down its flagship cost cutting health initiative - the controversial Health Benefits Limited. Audio
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PSA on SSC's handling of Sutton case "appalling"
8:11 AM.More questions are being directed at the State Services Commission over its handling of the sexual harrassment claims made against the boss of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. Audio
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Brand recognition may draw users to Netflix
7:56 AM.In March next year the big brand name Netflix will become the latest player on New Zealand's television and movie streaming scene. Audio
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Motiti trust claims victory over island's spelling
7:53 AM.A trust from a small island off the coast of Tauranga is claiming victory after successfully fighting to have the spelling of their turangawaewae corrected in official documents. Audio
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Concerns over whitebait being sold online
7:49 AM.Health authorities are warning people to think twice before purchasing fresh whitebait online. Audio
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Protestors in Hong Kong attempt to break into parliament
7:45 AM.Police have arrested at least six people, aged between 18 and 24, who tried to break into parliament overnight. Audio
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Change ahead for tertiary education funding
7:38 AM.Funding for tertiary institutions could soon be affected by how many of their graduates get jobs and how many Maori and Pasifika people they educate. Audio
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Community groups silenced by fear of funding cuts
7:35 AM.Community groups are being muzzled by fears that speaking out against government policies will result in funding cuts. Audio
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New Zealand man regains hearing after groundbreaking surgery
7:26 AM.A man who had been deaf for seven years has regained his hearing following groundbreaking surgery, done for the first time in New Zealand. Audio
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Deaths from police pursuits continuing to rise
7:23 AM.Figures obtained under the Official Information Act show Police are abandoning more pursuits but the number of crashes, injuries and deaths isn't falling. Audio
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Government to wind down contentious HBL cost-saving agency
7:19 AM.Health Benefits Limited is to be wound down, but its controversial cost-saving work at district health boards will continue. Audio
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HR Commissioner "deeply concerned" at handling of Sutton case
7:09 AM.The State Services Commissioner is being told today that he's presided over a 'circus' in his handling of the Roger Sutton case, with his Equal Opportunities counterpart describing the process as… Read more Audio
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Morning Markets for 20 November 2014
6:58 AM.In the currency markets, the New Zealand dollar is trading at 78.60 US cents, 91.09 Australian, 50.13 British pence, point-6260 euro, 92.48 yen and 4.81 renminbi. Audio
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NZ small businesses cannot afford to be passive
6:56 AM.The head of CPA Australia says small businesses cannot afford to continue to be passive participants in driving New Zealand's economic growth. Audio
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Argosy sees profit growth continuing in line with market rents
6:54 AM.Argosy Property says a healthy upturn in market rents has helped increase its bottom line by 25 percent in the first half of the year, and expects profits to continue to rise. Audio
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Moa more than doubles its market share in supermarkets
6:51 AM.Moa has more than doubled its market share in supermarkets since it took distribution back inhouse in October last year. Audio
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Netflix to launch in Australia and NZ, competing against Sky TV
6:49 AM.The world's leading internet-based movie and television service, Netflix, has announced it will launch in Australia and New Zealand in March next year. Audio
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Milk payout to deliver a $6 billion loss to the economy
6:47 AM.A rural economist says a payout to farmers below five dollars could knock nearly six billion dollars out of the economy. Audio
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Health Benefits Limited to be wound down
6:38 AM.The Government says Health Benefits Limited, the controversial crown owned company set up to help save DHBs money will be wound down. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 November 2014
6:27 AM.The Prime Minister John Key says there is no question mark over the sovereignty of the Crown in New Zealand; The Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it could be five years before eels from the… Read more Audio
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Australian Government confirms ABC and SBS cuts
6:23 AM.It was the promise the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott made on election eve 14 months ago, but the one the sceptics have been predicting for months that he would break. Audio
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Groundbreaking surgery allows New Zealand man to regain hearing
6:08 AM.A New Zealand man has undergone successful groundbreaking surgery to regain his hearing. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 20 November 2014
6:00 AM.HR Commissioner "deeply concerned" at handling of Sutton case, Government to wind down contentious HBL cost-saving agency, Deaths from police pursuits continuing to rise, New Zealand man regains… Read more Audio