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Morning Report for Thursday 18 February 2016
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Think you've seen fewer teenage mothers pushing prams?
8:56 AM.Latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show a significant drop in births by girls aged 15 to 19 years old. Audio
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Making strangulation a separate crime - but NZ's not ready
8:50 AM.New Zealand is approaching decision time on anti-strangling laws and the world's leading expert predicts such a law could spark hundreds of prosecutions here. Audio
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Turnbull unlikely to accept Key's refugee offer
8:46 AM.The Prime Minister John Key will meet Malcolm Turnbull in Sydney tomorrow and New Zealand's long standing offer to accept Australian asylum seekers under this country's refugee intake will be on the… Read more Audio
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Outstanding year for sport makes for tough choices for Halberg
8:44 AM.2015 was an outstanding year for New Zealand sport - the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup and Lydia Ko is the number one women's golfer. Audio
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HSBC takes on big banks with small rate
8:38 AM.HSBC Bank is offering home buyers, what it's touting as the lowest mortgage rate, seen in New Zealand in 50 years. Audio
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Markets Update for 18 February 2016
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Thousands of dead fish wash up in Fiji and Vanuatu
8:27 AM.Thousands of dead fish have been washed up on the shores of Fiji and Vanuatu. Audio
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Apple planning to appeal 'chilling' court order to help FBI
8:24 AM.US technology giant Apple has no desire to help the FBI break into one of its phones. Audio
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No poi for boy upsets schools
8:16 AM.Some all boys high schools are feeling ripped off by new rules which stop them from doing the poi in the national kapa haka competition. Audio
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Winston Peters says National at war with itself over flag
8:14 AM.An attempt by Conservation Minister Maggie Barry to drum up support for the Prime Minister's flag change campaign has been called nothing out of the ordinary by John Key, but too little too late by… Read more Audio
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Nelson cleaning up after flooding overnight
8:11 AM.Residents in the Nelson region are being urged to take care on their way to work and school this morning. Audio
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New Zealand cancer researcher hail US breakthrough
7:57 AM.A potentially revolutionary blood cancer therapy which has produced extraordinary results in terminally ill patients has made headlines around the world. Audio
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Port plans not realistic - yet
7:52 AM.Feathers have been ruffled in Auckland with the release of a list of possible locations for a brand new port for the city. Audio
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Bain's support downplays media reports on compensation claims
7:46 AM.David Bain's main supporter is playing down media reports that he is likely to have his compensation claim turned down. Audio
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Highly radioactive material from Iraq still missing
7:43 AM.Reuters is reporting highly dangerous radioactive material stolen in Iraq in November could fall into the hands of Islamic State. Audio
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Doubt other banks will follow record low interest rate
7:40 AM.Most of the major banks are keeping quiet on whether they'll match what's being touted as the lowest home loan rate in five decades. Audio
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Nelson hit by heavy rain overnight
7:37 AM.Heavy rain has resulted in widespread surface flooding and bought trees down in the region overnight. Audio
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NZ First wants answers on cost of Mt Eden debacle
7:28 AM.New Zealand First wants the government to explain how much Serco's botched management of Mt Eden Remand Prison will cost the taxpayer. Audio
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Homeless crisis worsens in Whangarei
7:25 AM.A Whangarei emergency housing trust is turning away homeless families at the rate of seven a week as it copes with an influx of people fleeing high rents in Auckland. Audio
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Education Council hearing resumes into conduct of two teachers
7:22 AM.An Education Council hearing resumes this morning into the case of two teachers accused of serious misconduct with a 13 year old pupil who later died. Audio
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No prosecution for man who sparked measles scare
7:18 AM.Auckland health officials won't be prosecuting the man behind a Sky City measles alert who defied quarantine instructions. Audio
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Weather update from around the county
7:16 AM.There's been rough weather overnight around the country? Audio
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Military chopper scrambled to save two tourists
7:14 AM.An air force helicopter had to be scrambled to save two stranded tourists near Farewell Spit last night after atrocious weather grounded local rescue choppers. Audio
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Flooding and trees down in Nelson
7:11 AM.Intense rain across the Nelson region has resulted in widespread surface flooding and trees down. Audio
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Trade Me expects moderately better results in second half
6:56 AM.The online trading website, Trade Me, expects to build momentum in its second half - especially in the core property, motoring and classified advertising businesses. Audio
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Shares in A2 Milk hit a high
6:54 AM.Shares in specialist dairy company A2 Milk hit a life time high yesterday - at one stage they were up more than 26 percent - as investors renewed their love affair with last year's market… Read more Audio
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Fletcher Building will have work cut out - analysts
6:51 AM.New Zealand's largest construction company, Fletcher Building, will have its work cut out for it as it scales up to juggle some of the country's largest building projects. Audio
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Mt Eden now staffed by both Serco and Corrections
6:43 AM.NZ First is demanding answers on the cost of dealing with British company Serco's botched management of Mt Eden Remand prison. Audio
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Authorities unlikely to prosecute despite breach of quarantine
6:37 AM.Auckland health officials won't be prosecuting the person behind a Sky City measles alert who defied quarantine instructions. Audio
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Early business news for 18 February 2016
6:20 AM.Fletcher Building, has delivered on expectations, with a strong first half net profit, but will be challenged to meet its full-year guidance. Audio
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China responds to reports of renewed tensions in Sth China Sea
6:15 AM.China has responded to reports that it has deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea by saying that it has a right to build self-defence. Audio
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Emergency housing shortage tough on children
6:13 AM.A Whangarei emergency housing trust says it is turning away homeless families at the rate of seven a week as it copes with an influx of people fleeing high rents in Auckland. Audio
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Flooding, trees down after heavy rain in Nelson- Tasman region
6:11 AM.Heavy rain has been falling across the Nelson Tasman region resulting in widespread flooding and the downing of trees. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 18 February 2016
6:00 AM.Flooding and trees down in Nelson; Military chopper scrambled to save two tourists; Weather update from around the country; No prosecution for man who sparked measles scare; Education Council hearing… Read more Audio