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Morning Report for Thursday 16 April 2015
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Dark Matter mapped in unprecedented detail
8:54 AM.An international project to map the dark matter in our universe has released its first data. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 16 April 2015
8:51 AM.A lawyer representing Maori in water rights says cool heads must prevail over the freshwater rights debate, as there is currently too much rhetoric being thrown around; New research has found the… Read more Audio
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Chch residents left with earthquake spring flooding street
8:46 AM.Four years on from the Canterbury earthquakes and still a street in one of the poorest Christchurch communities is flooding. Audio
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Pole to Paris expedition to highlight climate change
8:42 AM.In a new take on exposing the consequences of climate change, two scientists have set out on a journey to Paris for the Sustainable Innovation Forum in December. Audio
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Battle over Global Mode internet service could head to court
8:36 AM.A Game of Thrones-like battle could be brewing over a telco which gives New Zealanders access to usually-blocked internet content such as TV shows. Audio
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Markets Update for 16 April 2015
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Labour: Kitchen plan set to swallow up health boards' funds
8:28 AM.Labour calls it blackmail. District Health Boards across New Zealand will have to pay thousands of dollars if they don't sign up to a proposal to outsource hospital food. Audio
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Commentator says google dominance a self fulfilling prophecy
8:24 AM.A technology commentator says accusations that Google has been abusing its dominant search position to cheat consumers will be difficult to resolve. Audio
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Exporters squeezed as biggest export market weakens
8:20 AM.As the New Zealand dollar edges towards parity with the Australian, exporters are continuing to feel the squeeze. Audio
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Labour: Reserve Bank scathing of Government
8:14 AM.Labour says having unsuccessfully campaigned twice on a capital gains tax, it won't try again. Audio
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Industry says capital gains not answer
8:11 AM.The Real Estate Institute says taxing investors would not be a silver bullet for Auckland's out of control housing market. Audio
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Residents oppose Government-backed housing plan
7:57 AM.Staying in Christchurch .. residents have accused the Government of keeping them in the dark while fast-tracking a new housing development on Riccarton Race course land. Audio
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Chch City Council prepares for legal action
7:54 AM.The Christchurch City Council is preparing to take its insurer to court over an almost-billion dollar insurance claim. Audio
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Heated debate at meeting over Govt's new homebuyers scheme
7:50 AM.Lively debate erupted at a public meeting in west Auckland last night over the Government's new Homebuyers scheme. Audio
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Farmers keep close eye on water rights debate
7:48 AM.Farmers say they'll continue to take a keen interest in the ongoing battle between iwi and the Government over freshwater rights, and believe allocation of the resource to tangata whenua is far from… Read more Audio
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Results from GlobalDairyTrade overnight
7:42 AM.Global dairy prices fell once again in last night's international auction with an average fall of 3-point-6 per cent on the previous auction two weeks ago. Audio
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Union targets McDonalds in ramped up contract campaign
7:37 AM.The union representing fast food workers says it has more fight up its sleeves in the battle to get McDonalds to scrap zero hour contracts. Audio
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China slowdown not unexpected
7:34 AM.Seven percent economic growth would be the envy of most countries. But for China, it's actually a slowdown. Audio
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Building and Housing Minister on Reserve Bank's housing warning
7:16 AM.In latest developments Labour leader Andrew Little now says what is needed is an LVR specifically for property investors in Auckland. Nick Smith, Building and Housing Minister, responds. Audio
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Reserve Bank urging Govt to tackle Auckland housing crisis
7:12 AM.The Reserve Bank is also urging Auckland Council to get involved. Audio
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Government being questioned over 'housing crisis'
7:10 AM.The Reserve Bank has challenged the government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
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New Zealand a hotbed for cybercrime activity
6:56 AM.New Zealand is a nation of over-sharers when it comes to social media, exposing users to a high risk of computer viruses and cyber-crimes. Audio
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Dark chocolate lures investors' appetites
6:55 AM.First there were premium spirits, and then craft beer. Now, one New York analyst says dark chocolate is the next big thing. Audio
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Mad Butcher rolls out mini stores
6:54 AM.Veritas Investments is hoping to open up to 25 new mini Mad Butcher stores over the next year, as part of an aggressive growth strategy. Audio
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Shareholders' group criticises Commerce Commission
6:53 AM.The Shareholders' Association has come out swinging at the Commerce Commission over yet another delay in determining the price Chorus can charge its customers for access to broadband over copper… Read more Audio
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CallPlus will continue offering global access to content
6:52 AM.CallPlus says it will continue to offer its customers access to global digital content, despite a cease and desist letter from major networks and telecommunications companies. Audio
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Dairy prices fall again
6:51 AM.Dairy prices are continuing to slide, but not at the same rate as seen at recent auctions. Audio
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Capital gains tax could 'drive prices higher' - PwC
6:48 AM.The Reserve Bank has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the Government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 16 April 2015
6:28 AM.A lawyer representing Maori in water rights says cool heads must prevail over the freshwater rights debate, as there is currently too much rhetoric being thrown around; New research has found the… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 16 April 2015
6:00 AM.Labour backs the Reserve Bank's call for action to rein in the property market. Europe accuses the biggest name on the internet of misleading shoppers and the brakes go on China's economy. Audio