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Morning Report for Wednesday 10 August 2016
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Trio of Kiwi join puffins on top of Trollkonufingur
8:56 AM.A trio of New Zealanders have become the first to ascend "Troll Finger" a towering pillar of rock in the Faroe Islands. Jase Blair was among them. Audio
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New Zealand Sevens team beat Kenya
8:53 AM.The New Zealand sevens team beats Kenya 28-5 in a crucial match in Rio. We cross to Barry Guy in the final moments of the match. Audio
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Democrats claim Donald Trump has threatened Hillary Clinton
8:48 AM.The Democrats are claiming that Donald Trump has violently threatened Hillary Clinton. Our correspondent Simon Marks is in Washington Audio
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No raining on Hurricanes parade in Wellington today
8:46 AM.Wellingtonians are expected to turn out in droves as the Hurricanes parade through the city to celebrate their Super Rugby final win at the weekend. Audio
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Mother pulled over with unrestrained child on lap
8:40 AM.Police Inspector says mother driving drunk with a toddler on her lap was totally irresponsible and idiotic. Audio
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Sharp deterioration in combined DHB deficit sparks concern
8:37 AM.A new report from the Auditor General shows the deficits of the country's 20 district health boards are almost three times higher than was budgeted for. Audio
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Markets Update for 10 August 2016
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Northland businessman backs Peters' push for more cops
8:25 AM.Kaikohe Businessman Steve Sangster is in favour of more police in Northland, but says the crime issue is symptomatic of a broken economy. Audio
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True extent and cost of the snowstorm yet to be discovered
8:22 AM.The true cost of the Hawkes Bay snowstorm is still unknown - it may be a month before power is back on in some remote homes. The Hawke's Bay Rural Support Trust is preparing for the fall out. Audio
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Lawyer says interlocks for first time offenders too harsh
8:18 AM.A lawyer who specialises in traffic law says lumping first-time offenders in with repeat drink drivers who have to use alcohol interlocks could be too harsh. Audio
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Equestrian champion: NZ team loss was heartbreaking.
8:11 AM.Former World Champs Team gold medalist Andrew Scott says it was heartbreaking to watch the medal slip away - but the riders did everything right. Audio
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ACT: Scrap the red tape around licensing for Uber drivers
7:55 AM.ACT wants the Government to scrap the red tape around licensing for Uber drivers. The ACT leader David Seymour explains why... Audio
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Corrections under fire over investigation into suicide risk prisoner
7:50 AM.The Corrections Department is failing to give promised updates to the Chief Inspector of Torture about a prisoner who is being tied to his bed after trying to hurt himself. Our justice reporter Edward… Read more Audio
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Support continues for Pike River families and their appeal
7:46 AM.The former CTU president Helen Kelly is continuing her support for the Pike River families who are attempting to hold someone to account for the 29 miners who died. Audio
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The US gymnastics team head into finals on top
7:43 AM.Our correspondent John Bevir in Rio wraps up the other action at Rio. Audio
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UNICEF says situation in Aleppo is dire
7:40 AM.The United Nations is calling for an urgent ceasefire in the Aleppo, where it says two million people have no access to clean running water and children are at risk of disease. UNICEF's Juliette Touma… Read more Audio
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Trade dispute concerns first discussed with China in May
7:34 AM.Just when did the trade dispute concerns come to the Trade Minister's attention? It's a moveable feast as our political editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
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Education unions see parents as key in government stoush
7:29 AM.Parents are likely to play a deciding role in the bitter battle that is looming between the government and teacher unions over school funding.Our education correspondent, John Gerritsen, has the… Read more Audio
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Govt defends consultation despite teachers unions protest
7:26 AM.The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, is defending her consultation process despite two unions joining forces to fight the Government's plan for the school funding system.our political reporter Mei… Read more Audio
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NZRU stripper investigation will continue
7:22 AM.The NZRU and Players Association will continue their investigation into the Chiefs stripper scandal even though the stripper isn't pressing charges with police. Audio
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Scarlette wanted to raise awareness so says her part is done
7:21 AM.The Police will not be taking action against the Chiefs rugby players over accusations of mistreatment made by a stripper. Scarlette says her complaint was to raise awareness and she is not interested… Read more Audio
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Mark Todd disappointed by equestrian finish in Rio
7:16 AM.Disappointment for the Mark Todd and the eventing team in Rio. Our reporter Gael Woods is at the Olympic Equestrian Centre. Audio
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Sevens team loose to Japan, Sonny Bill Williams out of Rio
7:11 AM.In major upset, Japan has defeated New Zealand in the first pool match of the Rio Olympics. Audio
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Jim Parker on an Aussie company with new Chinese owners
6:57 AM.Australia finding its companies are as much sought after by the Chinese as New Zealand ones have been. Audio
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PGG Wrightson expects outlook to be tough
6:55 AM.The rural services firm, PGG Wrightson, is expecting a tougher trading environment in the coming year, but is thinking long-term with a new strategy. Audio
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Fairfax move to broadband retailer surprises market
6:53 AM.Fairfax's move into consumer broadband has surprised some analysts. Audio
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Fairfax getting into broadband
6:51 AM.Media company Fairfax New Zealand says its move into offering consumer broadband fibre services is needed to secure its financial future. Audio
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Govt says police boost talk after Peters' call coincidence
6:42 AM.The Government says it's a coincidence it's talking about boosting police numbers at the same time as Winston Peters, and in fact has been looking at this for months. Audio
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New Zealand equestrian team comes fourth in Rio
6:39 AM.After starting out in second place Mark Todd, Clarke Johnstone and Jonelle Price have ended up fourth in the equestrian event at Rio. Our Olympics reporter Gael Woods tells us about overnight events. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 August 2016
6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 10 August 2016
6:21 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Lawyer says interlocks for first time offenders too harsh
6:19 AM.A lawyer who specialises in traffic law says it could be too harsh that some first time drink-driving offenders will have to use alcohol interlocks under tough rules. Audio
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NZ Sevens team lose to Japan in Rio
6:09 AM.The men's sevens team lose to minnow japan overnight overnight .. We speak to our rugby reporter in Rio, Barry Guy. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 10 August 2016
6:00 AM.Mark Todd disappointed by equestrian finish in Rio, Scarlette wanted to raise awareness so says her part is done, Stripper investigation will continue, Govt defends consultation despite teachers… Read more Audio