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Morning Report for Friday 12 June 2015
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Film's prince of darkness Christopher Lee dies age 93
8:52 AM.Film's prince of darkness Christopher Lee, who redefined the role of Count Dracula in the 1950s and frequently reinvented his own career over the next half century, is dead. Read more Audio
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Students searching for one person out of 1.4 billion in China
8:49 AM.Hastings secondary school students are trying to find one particular person among the 1.4 billion people in China without knowing that person's name or location. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 12 June 2015
8:45 AM.Ngai Tahu Property has announced it's expanding it's commercial operations into the Auckland market; A Ngati Kahu leader says she never realised how often she has to explain herself to Pakeha - until… Read more Audio
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Landowners in Wairarapa dam paths stuck in limbo
8:41 AM.People whose land could be flooded by irrigation dam projects in Wairarapa are in limbo as they start a long wait for confirmation the plans will go ahead. Audio
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Much rebuilding still to be done in Vanuatu
8:37 AM.The Vanuatu prime minister Joe Natuman has been ousted in a vote of no confidence in Parliament. Audio
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Half of all older New Zealanders die in residential care
8:27 AM.A study has found almost half of New Zealanders are living in residential care when they die. Audio
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Bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students
8:24 AM.Thousands of secondary students are zipping their lips for a day in a stand against the bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender school students. Audio
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Chch Town Hall supporters happy council has agreed to fix it
8:15 AM.People who want the Christchurch Town Hall restored are overjoyed the Christchurch City Council has decided to fix the earthquake-damaged building. Audio
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Cut to benchmark interest rate will hurt savers
8:12 AM.Retired people who rely on the interest on their savings for income say they are living on peanuts. Audio
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Junior All Whites bow out of World Cup on high
7:57 AM.The Junior All Whites' Under-20 World Cup campaign is over, after they were beaten 2-1 by Portugal in Hamilton last night. Audio
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Financial strife behind Christchurch convention centre revealed
7:52 AM.Canterbury's earthquake recovery authority has asked the Government for more money to ensure the city's convention centre is built. Audio
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Hurricanes and Chiefs battle for fan loyalty
7:45 AM.There will be more than just competition points on the line when Super Rugby high-flyers, the Hurricanes tackle the Chiefs in New Plymouth tomorrow. Audio
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Turbulent times for Fonterra
7:39 AM.As we've been reporting this week, Fonterra is going through a rough patch. Audio
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Thirty unknown poems by Katherine Mansfield found
7:30 AM.A treasure trove of 30 unknown poems by Katherine Mansfield has been found in an American library. Read more Audio
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Livestock broker explains massive sheep shipment
7:25 AM.Farmers whose sheep are among the 50 thousand now on their way to Mexico say they are confident the sheep are not being sent to slaughter and will be cared for on their journey. Audio
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Crucial negotiations over future of Auckland roads
7:20 AM.The Government's played its opening hand in what could be a crucial year-long negotiation with the Auckland Council over future transport projects in the city. Audio
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Finance Minister dismisses fears of Auckland house price jump
7:14 AM.The Finance Minister, Bill English is also dismissing fears the cut in the Official Cash Rate will cause Auckland house prices to escalate. Audio
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Interest rate cuts unlikely to impact Auckland's housing market
7:11 AM.Real estate commentators say the Reserve Bank's cut to interest rates is unlikely to push Auckland house prices higher. Audio
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Morning Markets for 12 June 2015
6:58 AM.On Wall St, stocks have risen helped by strong US retail sales data, but gains have been capped by news the International Monetary Fund had broken off debt talks with Greece. Audio
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Pumpkin Patch continues to improve business
6:56 AM.The clothing retailer, Pumpkin Patch, is resolving to stay the course to improve the struggling business's fortunes, despite the resignation of its chief executive. Audio
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Ngāi Tahu Property
6:54 AM.Ngāi Tahu Property is looking northwards, saying it's going to start investing in the Auckland market and has already identified some property it's hoping to buy. Audio
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Falling mortgage rates could add spice to the housing market
6:53 AM.As you may have heard Mr Toplis mention, figures from the Real Estate Institute show sales and prices rose in May, led by Auckland. Audio
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Reserve Bank could cut OCR to 2.75% by the end of the year
6:51 AM.Some economists think Mr Wheeler won't stop at just one more cut to counteract weaker dairy prices and a slowing economy. Audio
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Reserve Bank gives economy some pep
6:48 AM.The Reserve Bank has given the economy a pep-up, cutting the official cash rate and indicating another is on the way. Audio
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Sheep farmer confident his sheep are
6:43 AM.Farmers whose sheep are among the 50 thousand now on their way to Mexico say they are confident the sheep are not being sent to slaughter and will be cared for on their journey. Audio
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Government warns dairy farmers they're in trouble
6:39 AM.The Government's warning dairy farmers the next few months will be the toughest for them in years. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 12 June 2015
6:26 AM.Ngai Tahu Property has announced it's expanding it's commercial operations into the Auckland market; A Ngati Kahu leader says she never realised how often she has to explain herself to Pakeha - until… Read more Audio
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Interest rate cuts won't help first home buyers much
6:10 AM.The Property Institute says the Reserve Bank's cautious cut to interest rates is good news for those with mortgages but it won't make much difference to first home buyers. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 12 June 2015
6:00 AM.Bill English says interest rate cuts won't add fuel to the fire in the Auckland property market. Farmers say the 50-thousand sheep on their way to Mexico are not destined for slaughter and a leaked… Read more Audio