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Morning Report for Monday 16 February 2015
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:58 AM.Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes talks about the latest developments in the Bali Nine story. Audio
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Owner of Ferrero empire dies at 89
8:53 AM.Michele Ferrero, Italy's richest man and the owner of a global chocolate and confectionery empire, has died at the age of 89. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 16 February 2015
8:50 AM.The former National MP, Tau Henare, has been roped in to help the Crown and two East Coast tribes to outline what the iwi want from their treaty claims; An authority on taonga Maori and the Kaihautu… Read more Audio
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New Zealand scientist tackles world hunger
8:44 AM.A New Zealand scientist has been picked to join a think tank in Germany to help tackle world hunger and malnourishment. Audio
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New Zealander appointed cardinal
8:40 AM.The Archbishop of Wellington, John Dew, was appointed a Cardinal of the Catholic Church at a ceremony at the Vatican this weekend. Audio
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Lawyer doubts admissions will affect Dotcom
8:35 AM.The first of seven people indicted over Kim Dotcom's now defunct Megaupload website has pleaded guilty to copyright infringement charges. Audio
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Markets Update for 16 February 2015
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Ceasefire in effect in Ukraine
8:25 AM.Fighting is continuing near the eastern Ukrainian town of Debaltseve, despite the ceasefire that came into effect about 18 hours ago. Audio
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Police kill gunman after Copenhagen attacks
8:20 AM.The Danish Prime Minister has urged citizens to speak their minds and live freely. Audio
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How will SkyCity changes impact tourism?
8:14 AM.The chief executive of the Tourism Industry Association, Chris Roberts, speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
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SkyCity drops pursuit of taxpayer top-up for convention centre
8:10 AM.SkyCity is about to formally tell the market it's dropping its pursuit of taxpayer cash to bridge the shortfall for its controversial convention centre. Audio
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Glenn Turner analyses opening matches
7:56 AM.Joining us now is the former New Zealand cricket captain, Glenn Turner. Audio
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Opening Cricket World Cup match a crowd pleaser for fans
7:54 AM.A crowd of almost 18-thousand watched the Black Caps defeat Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup in Christchurch over the weekend. Audio
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ICC anti-corruption head comments on court-siding
7:49 AM.The Cricket World Cup is only two days in and already the tournament has been marred by corruption. Audio
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OZ officials attend execution meeting in Indonesia
7:45 AM.Australian officials will attend a meeting in Indonesia today outlining the execution process of Bali Nine drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Audio
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Disability group complains of ECE funding mismatch
7:39 AM.A disability group says a mismatch in early childhood funding rules is short-changing disabled children. Audio
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Fishing vessel freed from ice
7:35 AM.The life saving mission to free an Australian fishing vessel from ice in Antarctica is almost over, with the Antarctic Chieftain now making its own way to open water. Audio
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Police kill Danish terror attack suspect
7:27 AM.Danish police say the gunman thought to have attacked a Copenhagen synagogue and a free speech event at the weekend was a Danish-born 22-year-old known to police because of past violence. Audio
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Hundreds of Canterbury homeowners only now deemed overcap by EQC
7:22 AM.More than four years after earthquakes first damaged home in Christchurch, hundreds of Canterbury homeowners are finding out that they may have to wait another two years before their damaged homes are… Read more Audio
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Analysis of the Political reaction to the SkyCity deal
7:18 AM.Our Parliamentary Chief Reporter Jane Patterson has been following the story and she joins us now. Audio
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PM comments on SkyCity funding
7:15 AM.This morning Mr Key has shrugged off the oppositions criticism, rejecting suggestions the Government has bowed to public pressure over the issue. Audio
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Opposition parties pour scorn on SkyCity deal
7:13 AM.Opposition parties are pouring scorn on the new deal saying the Government has failed to secure the world-class facility it originally promised. Audio
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SkyCity goes back to the drawing board
7:10 AM.Plans for Auckland's controversial convention centre are back on the drawing board after the government baulked at the idea of stumping up more than 100 million dollars for a construction cost… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 16 February 2015
6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sydney Correspondent Jim Parker
6:55 AM.Across the Tasman, and Australia's beleaguered federal government is citing New Zealand as the benchmark, as it seeks to repair its growing budget deficit. Audio
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Naked Bus looks at expanding to build on sleeper bed success
6:54 AM.The Naked Bus firm says it's looking at expanding its fleet to meet demand for a popular overnight sleeper service. Audio
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Michael Hill sees plenty more opportunity in Australia
6:51 AM.Meanwhile, Michael Hill International still sees plenty of opportunity in Australia even though its economy is depressed and the jewellery store network is a relatively mature business. Audio
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Fletcher's Australian operations expected to hit first-half result
6:50 AM.Fletcher Building's first half eanings result is expected to show a strong New Zealand performance somewhat diminished by difficult trading conditions in Australia. Audio
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Sky City drops request for taxpayer help on convention centre
6:47 AM.It's back to the drawing board for Sky City Entertainment Group to design a cheaper convention centre in Auckland after the Government refused to stump up any money to cover a projected shortfall. Audio
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Taxpayers won't be forking out for SkyCity convention centre cost shortfall
6:40 AM.Opposition parties are pouring scorn on the new deal regarding SkyCity's Auckland convention centre, saying the Government has failed to secure the world-class facility it originally promised. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 16 February 2015
6:28 AM.The Wanganui District Council says hundreds of people outside the rohe made submissions about their preference for the spelling of the district's name; The former National MP, Tau Henare, has been… Read more Audio
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N.Z. taxpayers not paying for SkyCity short-fall
6:10 AM.New Zealand taxpayers will not be stumping up to cover the cost of a construction short-fall for the SkyCity convention centre, after a deal hammered out by the Government and the casino. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 16 February 2015
6:00 AM.SkyCity goes back to the drawing board; Opposition parties pour scorn on SkyCity deal; PM denies buckling to public pressure over SkyCity funding; Analysis of the Political reaction to the SkyCity… Read more Audio