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Morning Report for Thursday 23 July 2015
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Top Stories for Thursday 23 July 2015
6:00 AM.The Corrections Minister, Sam Lotu-Iiga stands firm, rejecting calls from the opposition for him to go. We hear the latest from Labour's Kelvin Davis. The ACC Minister, Nikki Kaye concedes that ACC is… Read more Audio
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Fighting ACC decisions through court system futile
6:10 AM.A new report has found it's futile for ordinary New Zealanders to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 23 July 2015
6:27 AM.A Ngati Awa cultural advisor in Whakatane says there could be individual cases where iwi can include a small kereru quota clause in their Treaty settlements; The Ministry of Health says it is engaging… Read more Audio
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Minister will voice displeasure to Serco over Mt Eden
6:40 AM.The Corrections Minister is rejecting calls for his resignation over the scandal surrounding the privately run Mt Eden prison. Audio
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Barge operator widow hopes fine will clean up safety
6:43 AM.The wife of an Auckland barge operator who was killed at work wants the industry's safety standards cleaned up. Audio
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Xero expects revenue to surpass $200 million
6:48 AM.The accounting software firm, Xero, says it expects revenue to surpass 200 million dollars in the current financial year, though most of that will be in Australasia and Britain rather than the United… Read more Audio
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Zespri's full year Kiwifruit sales rise 16%
6:51 AM.Zespri's annual kiwifruit sales have risen despite a sluggish global economy. Audio
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Board says weaker economy justifies another OCR cut
6:53 AM.The Reserve Bank will reveal its decision on interest rate levels in just over two hours, but the Institute of Economic Research's Shadow Board says a weaker economy justifies another cut in interest… Read more Audio
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More people are passing through Akl International Airport
6:54 AM.More people are passing through Auckland International Airport terminals, led by tourists from China and the United States. Audio
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AWF-Madison bullish about current year prospects
6:55 AM.AWF-Madison Group remains bullish about its current year prospects, despite a cooling economy. Audio
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Summerset snaps up more land
6:56 AM.Summerset says it's bought another development site in Auckland this week - this time in the eastern suburbs. Audio
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Academic says WTO dead as a body
6:57 AM.A trade academic says the World Trade Organisation is dead as a body to get comprehensive trade agreements. Audio
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Corrections Minister rejects calls for his resignation
7:11 AM.The Corrections Minister is refusing to stand down over his handling of the scandals coming out of the privately run Mt Eden prison. Audio
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Labour says there's worse to come from Mt Eden
7:14 AM.Kelvin Davis says he's been getting more calls reporting violence at Mount Eden. Audio
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People challenging ACC decisions is futile
7:19 AM.A new report concludes it's futile to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
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Famous Gallipoli painting sells to New Zealander for $420,000
7:26 AM.The famous Gallipoli watercolour known as 'Simpson and his Donkey' looks set to stay in New Zealand after a local person purchased it at auction for $420,000 Audio
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Annual re-application process for sole parents "worrying"
7:33 AM.The Governnment's plan to have sole parents reapply for their benefits after a year is being labelled a money-saving exercise that may put vulnerable children at risk. Audio
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Social Development Minister defends policy
7:36 AM.And listening to that is the Minister of Social Development, Anne Tolley. Audio
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Interest rate cut considered all but certain
7:47 AM.A cut to the Official Cash Rate is considered all but certain today. Audio
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Chief of Army appointed UN's chief peacekeeper
7:51 AM.A New Zealander is poised to take on a key role at the United Nations' top peacekeeping body. Audio
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ACC Minister broadens consultation
8:11 AM.As you heard last hour a report by the lobby group Acclaim Otago concludes it's futile to fight ACC decisions through the court system. Audio
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A report highly critical of ACC
8:14 AM.Wellington barrister John Miller has represented ACC clients in court for the past three decades. Audio
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PR firm with Auckland council connection
8:19 AM.A public relations firm co-owned by an Auckland councillor is helping a real estate firm promote itself as a good way to sell property to overseas buyers. Audio
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Rural hospital not on ultra-fast broadband
8:22 AM.One of New Zealand's most remote hospitals is still not connected to the Government's ultra-fast broadband network three years after the high speed cables were installed. Audio
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Mediterranean eating could help men with prostate cancer
8:26 AM.Could the diet of the Mediterranean help New Zealand men with prostate cancer? Audio
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Documents reveal Govt ignored Treasury on climate advice
8:36 AM.Official documents reveal the Government rejected advice to take the impact of climate change into account whenever it developed new policy. Audio
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Auck Council to consider asset sell-off om debate today
8:38 AM.Auckland Councillors will today begin to debate whether to sell off any of the city's assets. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 23 July 2015
8:43 AM.A Ngati Awa cultural advisor in Whakatane says there could be individual cases where iwi can include a small kereru quota clause in their Treaty settlements; The Māori Affairs Select Committee says… Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns coach nervous ahead of Fiji test
8:48 AM.The Silver Ferns play Fiji tonight in just one of only three tests the side has before next month's world championships in Sydney -- and the coach, Wai Taumaunu, admits she has a few nerves. Audio
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University course aims to improve Pacific health
8:50 AM.A new university course is aiming to address inequalities and improve the health of the Pacific population in New Zealand. Audio
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Research indicates babies can cooperate from 9mo.
8:54 AM.Solving the worlds biggest issues could soon be made easier - an Auckland study is finding you can train someone to co-operate. Audio