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Morning Report for Wednesday 13 May 2015
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Top Stories for Wednesday 13 May 2015
6:00 AM.World Vision ready to mobilise as another quake hits in Nepal; Another big earthquake strikes Nepal; Hopes of the trans pacific free trade deal being agreed this year have been dealt a blow by… Read more Audio
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Another major earthquake has struck Nepal
6:10 AM.The quake which occurred just after 7 last night our time was magnitude 7-point-3 quake. It was just 19 kilometres deep and centred near Mount Everest. Audio
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Emirates backs Team NZ for another America's Cup campaign
6:21 AM.Team New Zealand says Emirates' return as its major sponsor for the next America's Cup campaign is a boost for the credibility of the organisation. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 May 2015
6:27 AM.A Maori trust has announced it's keen to buy state houses in the Papamoa rohe of Tauranga from the Government; New data that's found more Maori are getting bachelor's degrees, also reveals people with… Read more Audio
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Second deadly Nepal quake felt across region
6:40 AM.As we've been reporting, Nepal's been struck by another deadly earthquake which has left more than 40 people dead and another thousand injured. Audio
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Australian Budget has been dubbed the 'have a go' budget
6:43 AM.The Australian Budget, delivered last night, has already been dubbed the 'have a go' budget. Audio
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House prices and volumes rise in April
6:48 AM.The housing market has continued to strengthen, led inevitably by Auckland. Audio
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LendMe sees high level of interest from borrowers and lenders
6:50 AM.Meanwhile, a new peer-to-peer lender says there's a high level of interest from would-be borrowers and lenders interested in making loans outside of the Reserve Bank's mortgage lending restrictions. Audio
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Nuplex upgrades full-year profit, all regions growing
6:54 AM.Nuplex Industries has upgraded its full-year profit forecast, due to strong performance in Europe, steady growth in Asia and North America, and continued improvement in Australasia. Audio
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CHH formally considers IPO
6:57 AM.The wood products company, Carter Holt Harvey, could list on Australasian stock markets as early as July, after formally announcing it's considering a share float. Audio
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Australia and Britain tackle tax evasion
6:58 AM.Tax experts think New Zealand would be better off working on an international approach to taxing multinational-company profits, rather than joining forces with Australia and Britain. Audio
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World Vision ready to mobilise as another quake hits in Nepal
7:10 AM.Another major earthquake has struck Nepal. The quake which occurred just after 7 o'clock last night our time, was magnitude 7-point-3. It was just 19 kilometres deep and centred near Mount Everest. Audio
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Another big earthquake strikes Nepal
7:15 AM.Rupa Joshi, of UNICEF in Nepal, says the latest quake seemed to last even longer than the one that struck 2 and a half weeks ago. Audio
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Hopes for trans pacific free trade deal dealt blow
7:20 AM.Hopes of the trans pacific free trade deal being agreed this year have been dealt a blow by American politicians. Audio
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Australian treasurer Joe Hockey's second budget delivered; labelled hangover budget
7:26 AM.Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced a 35-billion-dollar budget deficit but is promising to be back in the black by 2020. Audio
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NZ finance minister Bill English reacts to Aust Budget
7:29 AM.Finance Minister Bill English delivers the New Zealand Budget next week. Audio
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Reserve Bank could put a brake on Auckland property market
7:38 AM.The Reserve Bank could begin putting the brakes on the Auckland housing market this morning. Audio
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RBNZ looks to target policy at Auckland housing market
7:41 AM.Susie Ferguson speaks to the former Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash about the likelihood of specific moves on the Auckland market. Audio
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Emirates confirms Team NZ America's Cup campaign sponsorship
7:45 AM.Team New Zealand bosses are breathing sighs of relief after locking in their major sponsor Emirates for the next America's Cup campaign. Audio
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Potential pitfalls in new rules for migrant workers
7:52 AM.There are concerns in Christchurch that new immigration laws could lead to workers being poached by rival employers. Audio
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Questions raised over gun review
7:55 AM.Questions are being raised over a government review into unsafe and illegal gun use. Audio
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NCEA needs a PR campaign
7:57 AM.A panel of education experts says the NCEA needs a major PR campaign. Audio
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UNICEF reacts to latest quake in Nepal
8:10 AM.A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has killed more than 50 people and spread panic across Nepal, less than three weeks after April's devastating tremor. Audio
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Is the latest quake in Nepal an aftershock?
8:15 AM.It's only three weeks since Nepal was rocked by a devastating 7-point-8 magnitude quake. Audio
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T.P.P.A. dealt blow
8:20 AM.The American senate has dealt a blow to President Obama's ability to deliver the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement before the end of his Presidency. Audio
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Little's pre-Budget speech to Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce
8:23 AM.It's a week to go to the New Zealand Budget, and this morning the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, has been delivering his verdict on the Government's economic management. Audio
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Small business the winner from Australia's budget
8:28 AM.Treasurer Joe Hockey delivered his financial plan last night to turn the country's 35-billion-dollar deficit into a surplus by 2020. Audio
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Housing NZ could keep managing sold social housing properties
8:36 AM.Government officials are considering keeping Housing New Zealand involved in the management of some state houses after they're sold off to other social service providers. Audio
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Taranaki exporters urge port action
8:41 AM.Taranaki exporters say they are being hit in the pocket and some may have to relocate if a container shipping service cannot be re-established at Port Taranaki. Audio
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Auckland psychology researcher probes real world issues
8:45 AM.Matilda Rice managed to snag Arthur Green in the recent hit series of The Bachelor, but it appears life isn't so easy for single women out in the real world. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 May 2015
8:50 AM.A Maori trust has announced it's keen to buy state houses in the Papamoa rohe of Tauranga from the Government; New data that's found more Maori are getting bachelor's degrees, also reveals people with… Read more Audio
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Game Animal Council says room for improvement in gun safety
8:54 AM.The Game Animal Council is facing criticism that it's not up to the task of implementing changes to gun safety. Audio
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Wellington's wind wand sculpture returns
8:58 AM.Wellington's zephyrometer, otherwise known as the wind wand, is returning to its rightful place in Evans Bay this morning. Audio