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Morning Report for Wednesday 6 July 2016
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'Save Chip' petition fails
8:52 AM.The man who found a pitbull puppy in an Auckland rubbish bin two weeks ago is shocked to discover the Auckland Council has had it killed. Jonathan Robins has been trying to find a new home for the dog… Read more Audio
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Kauri disease reaches remote Northland forest
8:46 AM.Warawara forest in Northland is showing a dramatic recovery, with endangered bird numbers soaring, after a 1080 campaign last spring. But it's not all good news - kauri dieback disease has just been… Read more Audio
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Tough mayoral race underway in Queenstown
8:44 AM.The race to become Queenstown's mayor is well under way already, and as Peter Newport reports, the gloves are already coming off. Audio
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Army instructor accused of brutal treatment of recruits
8:39 AM.Crown set to wrap up its case against an army instructor accused in a court martial of brutal treatment of recruits. Some have complained of being assaulted and threatened with rape.Our Defence… Read more Audio
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An insight into why foreigners are interested in Kaitangata
8:34 AM.An insight into why foreigners are interested in Kaitangata. We talk to one keen bean in the US and one in Italy. Audio
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Scrutiny of rugby clubs drinking culture after coroner's report
8:21 AM.A coroner's report finds two rugby players killed in a car crash in Kaeo two years ago had been drinking and smoking cannabis after a training session. But Northland rugby clubs say the tragedy… Read more Audio
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Black Power prison visitor dumped: Iwi and Corrections to meet
8:14 AM.Taranaki iwi is set to meet a top Corrections official after the Black Power member it appointed to help turn round the lives of young prison inmates was suspended from the position. Audio
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Lack of investor enthusiasm scuppers first social bond
8:11 AM.A big stumbling block for the Government's radical plan to get investors to fund social services - investors aren't interested. The first of the so-called social bond projects has been shelved but the… Read more Audio
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Fog delays at Auckland airport delays domestic flights
7:56 AM.Fog is delaying domestic flights at Auckland airport. But it's just regional flights - flights to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown and all international flights have not been affected.
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More language tips for te reo learners in Maori language week
7:52 AM.It's the third day - Raapa- of Te Wiki o te reo Māori. Mihingarangi Forbes is with us to answer more of your questions about the Māori language. Audio
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Malcolm Turnbull finally fronts up after Australian poll
7:46 AM.The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has finally fronted up after the weekend's election. Vote counting continues but neither of the two main parties have yet reached the 76-seat quota… Read more Audio
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Chilcot report into Iraq War to be released overnight
7:42 AM.A long-awaited report on the Iraq War will be released later today in Britain. We cross to London for a look ahead at what might be in it. Audio
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FBI criticises Hillary Clinton's email use but no charges
7:29 AM.FBI criticises Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server when she was Secretary of State but says that doesn't warrant criminal charges. We talk to our Washington correspondent about the unusual… Read more Audio
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Can the Reserve Bank cool NZ's house prices?
7:22 AM.As house prices soar to new record levels, the Prime Minister gives the Reserve Bank a clear hint he expects it to take action to discourage investors. We discuss the bank's options with one of its… Read more Audio
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Govt's $110m investment in Coke shocks obesity campaigners
7:18 AM.Figures obtained by RNZ News show the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and ACC have more than 180 million dollars worth of investments in Coca-Cola and Pepsico, and tens of millions more in McDonalds… Read more Audio
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Uber continues to operate outside the law
7:11 AM.The alternative taxi service Uber says it will continue to operate outside the law, insisting it puts its drivers through a tougher vetting process than the Transport Agency demands. Audio
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NZ Super Fund not fussed by obese investment criticism
6:59 AM.The Superannuation Fund says it won't ban its investment managers from putting money into fast food and soft drink companies. Audio
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More LVR restrictions likely for housing market
6:54 AM.The Prime Minister has effectively given the Reserve Bank the nod to take further steps to control the housing market with his admonition that if the bank's going to act - it should just get on with… Read more Audio
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Commodity prices perk up to seven month high - ANZ survey
6:53 AM.The prices for the country's main commodities are still lagging where they were a year ago, despite perking up to their best level in seven months in June. Audio
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Alexa Cook joins RNZ Business to discuss dairy auction
6:50 AM.Global dairy prices have fallen overnight, adding to scepticism about the current season's forecast payout to farmers. Audio
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English concedes first 'social bond' scheme has collapsed
6:47 AM.The Finance Minister concedes the Government's first attempt at a radical plan - to get investors to put money into social services - has collapsed. But he says the Government will push on with its… Read more Audio
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Vic Uni's accounting standards questioned
6:45 AM.Court told a Victoria University accounts manager who pleaded guilty to defrauding the university of nearly half a million dollars got away with it because of substandard accounting systems. Eric… Read more Audio
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Theresa May wins first round Conservative leadership contest
6:41 AM.Theresa May tops the poll among Conservative MPs in the first round of voting to replace David Cameron as UK prime minister. Liam Fox is bottom and drops out. And the ex-Chancellor Ken Clarke makes… Read more Audio
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Dental Assn shocked by govt's investments in Coke, Pepsi
6:39 AM.The Dental Association says it's outraged to learn the Superannuation Fund and ACC have more than $180 million invested in Coca-Cola and Pepsico, saying sugary drinks are the main reason for New… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 6 July 2016
6:21 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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FBI recommends no charges be laid over Clinton emails
6:13 AM.The FBI is recommending no charges be laid against Hillary Clinton over her use of private e-mail while she was Secretary of State. We cross to Washington to discuss the fallout with The Daily Beast's… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 6 July 2016
6:00 AM.The taxi alternative Uber says it won't be forcing its drivers to get official passenger licenses and will keep operating illegally. New figures reveal the Super Fund and ACC invest millions in soft… Read more Audio