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Morning Report for Friday 9 December 2016
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Top Stories for Friday 9 December 2016
6:00 AM.Is an early election on the cards for the incoming Prime Minister?, Bill English outlines his plans ahead of Caucus vote, The talk from the back bench, RNZ's political editor looks at the political… Read more Audio
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Collins and Coleman bow out of leadership race
6:09 AM.Bill English will be New Zealand's new Prime Minister. The two other contenders for the leadership of the National Party withdrew from the contest yesterday. Audio
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Changes to land laws are forcing foreigners to abandon Fiji
6:18 AM.Some foreign landowners say they've been through hell because of changes to Fiji's land laws. Audio
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Early Business News for 9 December 2016
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 9 December 2016
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Fresh faces likely in English cabinet
6:41 AM.New Zealand's new Finance Minister will be Steven Joyce. The man who will take over as Prime Minister, Bill English, signalled he would ditch the Finance portfolio he's held for eight years and give… Read more Audio
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"You tell me where the justice is in that?"
6:43 AM.Survivors who receive compensation for their abuse in stae care, have to spent the money within 12 months, or it could effect any other benefits they recieve. Audio
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Questions raised about how LGNZ conference ended up at casino
6:48 AM.Auckland councillor Cathy Casey is appalled Local Government New Zealand did not choose a council venue for its annual conference next year and decided instead to use the Sky City conference centre. Audio
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Growing govt surpluses give options
6:51 AM.Prime Minister designate Bill English's fiscal cups look to be running over after the Treasury upped its forecasts of budget surpluses and economic growth, while it pointed to spending on… Read more Audio
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KiwiSaver changes recommended
6:54 AM.The Commission for Financial Capability is recommending swift changes to KiwiSaver. Audio
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Morning Markets for 9 December 2016
6:56 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Unsolicited mystery offer for Fairfax's NZ papers
6:57 AM.An unsolicited, mystery offer has emerged for the New Zealand operations of Australia's Fairfax Media. Audio
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Is an early election on the cards for the incoming Prime Minister?
7:14 AM.The Opposition are agitating for an early election, once Bill English takes the reigns from John Key on Monday. But those are not the only issues the new Prime Minister will have to grapple with, as… Read more Audio
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Will Bill English call an early election?
7:16 AM."If we just reorganise and rethought what government was doing then we could help hundreds and thousands of people have better lives." Read more Audio
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The talk from the back bench
7:23 AM.National list MP Chris Bishop says Bill English offers stability and continuity as the new Prime Minister. Audio
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RNZ's political editor looks at the political changes
7:26 AM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says an election earlier than November could be on the cards when Parliament comes back. Audio
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Tsunami Alert sparked for Pacific
7:31 AM.A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck 70 kilometres off of the Solomon islands sparking a tsunami alert for much of the Pacific Audio
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Potential tsunami threat following Solomon Islands quake
7:35 AM.Civil defence controller Sarah Stuart-Black says a tsunami would take about three hours to travel to New Zealand, so the situation is being monitored. Audio
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Kaikoura businesses hope Steven Joyce brings good news today
7:38 AM.Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce will visit Kaikoura today and business owners hope he'll arrive with a promise of more economic aid. Audio
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Joyce to meet with quake-affected business owners
7:42 AM.Steven Joyce flies to Kaikoura to address locals about the future of their businesses. Read more Audio
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Joseph Parker says he's ready for world title fight
7:48 AM.Joseph Parker faces off against Andy Ruiz for the World Boxing Organization heavyweight world title in Auckland tomorrow night. Read more Audio
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Lawyer appalled abuse victims being penalised
7:52 AM.People paid compensation for abuse suffered while in state care are being told their welfare payments could be docked as a consequence. Lawyer Sonja Cooper says the state is giving with one hand and… Read more Audio
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Corrections refuses Ombudsman's request to remove some cameras
7:55 AM.Corrections is refusing to remove cameras from some parts of prisons despite an Ombudsman's report they amount to degrading treatment under the Crimes of Torture Act. Audio
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Tsunami warning for Pacific after massive quake near Solomons
8:11 AM.RNZ International's Moera Tuilaepa Taylor has more on the quake off the coast of the Solomon Islands Audio
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Latest updates on the tsunami alert for the Pacific
8:14 AM.A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck 70 kilometres off of the Solomon islands sparking a tsunami alert for much of the Pacific Audio
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Budget surpluses forecast to soar
8:15 AM.Budget surpluses are set to rise to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. Economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara looks at what Treasury's forecasting. Audio
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Labour's Little urges government to hold early election
8:19 AM.The Labour party leader Andrew Little is calling for an early election Audio
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Solomon locals talk about magnitude 7.7 quake
8:23 AM.A huge quake hits the Solomons. There are Pacific-wide tsunami warnings Audio
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Solomon Islands
8:25 AM.Civil Defence says the potential tsunami threat for marine and beach areas in New Zealand has been cancelled. Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 9 December 2016
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Should NZers get free access to watch important matches
8:35 AM.A bill has been drawn from parliament's ballot to debate whether or not to guarantee free live coverage of All Blacks matches and other significant sporting events. Audio
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Boxing legend Bob Arum and Duco unite to promote Joseph Parker
8:41 AM.Joseph Parker's promoters, Duco Events, are joining forces with American boxing legend Bob Arum to push the South Auckland heavyweight on to the world stage. Audio
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Iwi treaty settlements grow in value to around $6 billion
8:44 AM.Ngati Whatua o Orakei and Ngai Tahu are star performers, returning healthy profits on treaty settlements according to Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes Audio
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Auckland mayor has plans for new taskforce on housing
8:47 AM.Auckland's mayor Phil Goff has announced plans for a Taskforce on the city's housing crisis, but says he didn't consult key people on the council who've spent years working on housing policy. our… Read more Audio
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More Maori doctors heading into the work force
8:51 AM.A commitment some years ago to increase the number of Maori doctors is bearing fruit. Tomorrow 45 will graduate from the University of Otago. Audio