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Morning Report for Wednesday 31 August 2016
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Study of tuatara DNA reveals links to our own
8:54 AM.A study of the tuatara's DNA has found the ancient reptile has a surprising link - to humans. Audio
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Housing consent numbers rise, but not enough to meet demand
8:44 AM.Mortgage lenders are warning house prices will continue to rise as building consents fail to keep up with demand. Audio
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Don't become a victim of cyber ransom
8:39 AM.Cyber ransom demands are on the rise. Stephen Polley is an internet security expert who's been helping victims of online criminals. Audio
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Trans-Atlantic trade deal in doubt
8:36 AM.Another big trade deal is in doubt. The controversial TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, known as Tee-TIP, is under threat, with German and French Ministers declaring the talks have… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 31 August 2016
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rapid growth brings big traffic woes to Queenstown
8:28 AM.Increasing numbers of tourists and a rapidly growing population are causing headaches for motorists in Queenstown. Audio
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Tax analyst says US feels picked on by EU's Apple decision
8:25 AM.American tax analyst Lee Sheppard says US feels picked on by EU's Apple decision. Audio
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Fed Farmers calls for calm amid criticism of industry
8:13 AM.As the Hawke's Bay hunt continues for the reason behind Havelock North's water contamination; criticism is being levelled at the agriculture industry for playing a part in the contamination. But… Read more Audio
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Working on options to address demand for swimmable waterways
8:08 AM.The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says the Government is committed to improving the water quality of lakes and rivers. But he says people who insist that every lake and river should be safe to… Read more Audio
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Schoolgirls flocking to rugby after Rio success
7:56 AM.Rio success is spurring interest among girls in Sevens rugby. The silver medallists were a hit when they visited a schools tournament in Wellington yesterday. Audio
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Richie McCaw movie Chasing Great 'flawed'
7:48 AM.The Richie McCaw movie Chasing Great had its world premiere in Auckland last night, and was well received. But critics found it a flawed movie - one more for the rugby fanatics, and not those wanting… Read more Audio
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New Hamilton partnership school will fill a gap
7:42 AM.The head of Hamilton's first charter school, Cath Rau, says language, culture, identity make a difference for Maori students. Audio
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Lung cancer patients say they must be next for Keytruda
7:36 AM.Lung cancer patients say they need to be next in line for potentially life-saving but expensive new drugs. Audio
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900 cyber attacks detected each month by GCSB
7:35 AM.Cyber attacks, on businesses and individuals, are on the rise. The GCSB says it's detecting 900 different attacks every month. Audio
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Theft of dairy cows from Ashburton perplexes locals
7:28 AM.An Ashburton dairy farmer joins us to discuss the logistics of stealing 500 dairy cows from a local farm. Police are still investigating reports of the theft but are no closer to determining what… Read more Audio
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'Big Five' power companies told to remove contract clauses
7:25 AM.Five big power companies have been told by the Commerce Commission their contracts with customers are unfair. Five were giving themselves the right to hike prices without telling anyone. Audio
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Apple ordered to pay Ireland $20 billion in unpaid taxes
7:16 AM.The world's most profitable company Apple has been ordered to pay 20 billion New Zealand dollars in unpaid taxes to Ireland. Audio
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Hastings mayor says boil-water notice may be lifted tomorrow
7:12 AM.Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule hopes the boil-water notice in Havelock North will be lifted tomorrow. Audio
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Havelock North's residents grill leaders
7:08 AM.About 400 people were given their first chance last night to question local council and health officials about the gastric bug that left more than a third of the town's residents sick. Audio
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Morning Markets for 31 August 2016
6:59 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Commerce Commission reprimands power companies over contracts
6:58 AM.The Commerce Commission has reprimanded nine power companies for contracts which favour the companies and not customers. Audio
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Tiwai Point aluminium smelter may close
6:57 AM.A new report by the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment says many fossil fuel power plants around the country will be closed if the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shuts down. Audio
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Building consents fall in July
6:55 AM.Housing affordability to set to worsen as building consents fail to match the sharp rise in prices around the country. Audio
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Corporate reporting season beats market expectations
6:53 AM.Company profitability is in generally good shape if the latest company earnings season has been anything to go by. Audio
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Two more rate cuts needed to get inflaiton back on track
6:50 AM.The Reserve Bank will have to cut interest rates twice more to 1-point-5 percent to nudge inflation back into its target band in a strongly growing economy. Audio
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Z Energy revises down operating profit by 16%
6:48 AM.The fuel company, Z Energy, has revised down its underlying profit forecast for the current year, by 16 percent, because of a fall in refining margins and lower gains from its takeover of Caltex. Audio
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New charter schools target Maori teens
6:47 AM.Two new charter schools are given the go ahead - both are aiming to give a boost to Maori students who they say are struggling to achieve in the state system. Audio
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Italian coastguard rescues 6500 migrants in 24 hours
6:42 AM.The Italian coastguard has rescued six thousand five hundred (6500) migrants in just one day. Audio
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Havelock North communications were poor, say residents
6:35 AM.As the Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule apologises at a public meeting for the Havelock North water contamination, two elderly residents say they were not told enough when the illness struck. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 31 August 2016
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Security expert tells how ISIS makes money from cyber crime
6:17 AM.Australian terrorism expert says Islamic State is using cyber crime to make money, as well as spread terrorism. Audio
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Early Business News for 31 August 2016
6:17 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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PM doubts new immigrant party will have any impact
6:13 AM.Many immigrants say they like the sound of a new political party that aims to catch their votes, but John Key says he doubts the party will have much impact. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 31 August 2016
6:00 AM.Havelock North's residents grill leaders. Hastings mayor says boil-water notice may be lifted tomorrow. Apple ordered to pay Ireland $20 billion in unpaid taxes. 'Big Five' power companies told to… Read more Audio