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Morning Report for Friday 2 October 2015
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:57 AM.Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Bravery awards honour teenagers, police officer and artist
8:53 AM.Two brave teenagers who tried to save a drowning man, a Police officer that hauled another man out of the ocean, and a young artist tackling bullying through art, were amongst the recipients of last… Read more Audio
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West Auckland police shot at
8:50 AM.West Auckland police were shot at - at least three times - during a car chase last night. Superintendent Bill Searle joins Morning Report. Audio
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Fututre of controversial teen novel decided today
8:43 AM.Whether New Zealand's first banned book in 20 years remains off-limits to teenagers could be decided today. Audio
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Mike Williams says no need for Te Reo in prisons
8:42 AM.The former Labour Party President Mike Williams who now teaches literacy in prisons says there's no need for Te Reo Maori in prisons. Audio
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Bargain-hunters unsure of purchases after Harvey Norman bungle
8:38 AM.Hundreds of bargain hunters are waiting to see if they'll get to keep their purchases after a huge Harvey Norman bungle. Consumer New Zealand Chief Sue Chetwin says Harvey Norman should honour the… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 2 October 2015
8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Keith Quinn live
8:32 AM.Keith Quinn joins Morning Report ahead of the All Blacks match against Georgia tomorrow. Audio
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All Blacks prepare for match against Georgia
8:28 AM.The All Blacks are aiming to lay down a marker at the Rugby World Cup in their pool match against Georgia in Cardiff tomorrow morning. Audio
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Govt accused of spending asset sale proceeds on pet projects
8:25 AM.The Government has been accused of spending the proceeds of asset sales on pet projects, rather than schools and hospitals as promised. Economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio
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Schools face "perfect storm" of property problems
8:20 AM.School principals say they are facing a perfect storm. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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Justice Minister - report highlights problems in justice system
8:14 AM.The Justice Minister says a report on the escape of the convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith has highlighted the system is not fail-safe. Justice Minister Amy Adams joins Morning… Read more Audio
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Wellington deputy major optimistic about panda proposal
7:57 AM.Wellington City Council deputy major Justin Lester has been spearheading the panda proposal. Audio
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Wellington pandas might require bamboo plantation
7:55 AM.If Wellington wants giant pandas it would need to build a bamboo plantation or import 50 kilograms of the plant a day. Audio
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15 people are dead and at least 20 wounded in Oregon shooting
7:50 AM.The shooting took place at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg. Gale Cunningham is a reporter at 1190 KEX in Portland. Audio
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Questions around dairy access remain in Atlanta TPP talks
7:45 AM.Trade Minister Tim Groser is in Atlanta today going toe-to-toe with his 11 counterparts over the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Malcolm Bailey is the chairman of Dairy Companies Association of New… Read more Audio
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Tariana Turia defends stance on Chris Brown
7:41 AM.Entertainer Chris Brown has found unlikely allies in some of New Zealand's most prominent female anti-domestic violence advocates. Audio
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Corrections admits errors in Phillip John Smith case
7:36 AM.The Corrections Department has admitted Smith, a dangerous and manipulative prisoner, should never have been let out. Beven Hanlon is the Corrections Association's industrial officer. Audio
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Wales notch up victory over Fiji
7:29 AM.Former Wales and Lions winger David James was at the match. Audio
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One dead in Ponsonby blaze
7:26 AM.A person has died overnight in a house fire in the central Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. Audio
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Second day of Russian airstrikes over Syria
7:20 AM.Russia has carried out a second day of airstirkes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. The Russian attacks are mainly targetting locations in the west of the country - while… Read more Audio
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Statements from Corrections and Police
7:19 AM.Morning Report asked to speak to Chief Executive, Department of Corrections, Ray Smith, but he is now on leave and no one else from the department would speak to us. Corrections Minister Sam… Read more Audio
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Smith's victim says investigation a cop out
7:11 AM.The sister of the man murdered by Phillip John Smith says her family has been let down again by a report she called a cop out. She told morning report the mistakes and lack of communication aren't… Read more Audio
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Morning Markets for 2 October 2015
6:58 AM.Wall Street is down 1% after a fall in Apple's share price. A report suggests that phone-chip suppliers are concerned the iPhone manufacturer may cut chip orders in the next few months. Audio
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NZ edges up to 16th in global competitive ranks
6:53 AM.New Zealand is the 16th most competitive country in the world, according to this year's Global Competitiveness Index. Audio
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Technology changing energy sector - report
6:52 AM.A new report suggests that the energy sector are in for a significant shakeup in the way they structure themselves, do business, and deal with consumers because of changing technology. Audio
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Hellaby Holdings reviewing its cash-rich balance sheet
6:50 AM.The diversified investment company, Hellaby Holdings, says it's reviewing its cash-rich balance sheet with a view to returning capital to shareholders. Audio
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Housing market not slowing - data
6:48 AM.The housing market shows few signs of slowing down if the latest numbers from government valuer QV and website realestate.co.nz are to be believed. Audio
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Russia launchessecond wave of airstrikes in Syria
6:45 AM.Russia has launched a second wave of airstrikes in Syria. More than 50 Russian planes and helicopters are now involved in the operation which they say has destroyed 12 Islamic State targets including… Read more Audio
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Smith report is just a bandaid on an already failing system
6:39 AM.The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the Government's report on a convicted killer's escape is yet another bandaid on a system that is failing New Zealanders. Garth McVicar is a spokesperson for the… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 2 October 2015
6:28 AM.Muaupoko iwi members in Levin will get a chance to air their concerns about the use of Lake Horowhenua to the Waitangi Tribunal; The Dean of Whitireia Polytechnic's Faculty of Health says its 13 Maori… Read more Audio
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Protests as second day of TTP negotiations get underway
6:25 AM.Melinda St Louis is the Director of International Campaigns at Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, and joins Morning Report from the protests in Atlanta. Audio
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Principals says money at heart of school property problems
6:15 AM.Principals say school property funding is facing unprecedented pressure. The president of the Principals Federation, Denise Torrey, told our education correspondent, John Gerritsen, its members are… Read more Audio
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Govt set to make big legislative changes
6:08 AM.The Government is set to make dramatic legislative changes to prevent another embarrassing international manhunt for an escaped prisoner. Amelia Langford reports. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 2 October 2015
6:00 AM.Smith report is just a bandaid on an already failing system, Russia launchessecond wave of airstrikes in Syria, Smith's victim says investigation a cop out, Statements from Corrections and Police… Read more Audio