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Morning Report for Wednesday 25 January 2017
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Top Stories for Wednesday 25 January 2017
6:00 AM.The Financial Times' Tokyo correspondent Leo Lewis says many in Japan are nervous about what US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the TPP means for the future relationship between the two… Read more Audio
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UK Supreme Court upholds ruling to consult on Brexit
6:10 AM.In November, the UK High Court ruled that Brexit will require a vote in parliament. Last night the Government was hoping to have that ruling over turned. But by a vote of 8 to 3, the earlier ruling… Read more Audio
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Low level crashes rise even as road death toll falls
6:18 AM.NZers are having more prangs on the roads than ever before...and although in many cases, they're minor, the panel beating industry is hard pressed to cope with all the urgent demand for repairs. Audio
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Early Business News for 25 January 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 25 January 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Japan spikes proposal to proceed with TPP without the US
6:40 AM.Professor of International Law at the Australian National University Dr Donald Rothwell says any bid to proceed with the TPP without the United States means yet more hard work at the negotiating… Read more Audio
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RBNZ seen sitting steady on rates through this year
6:50 AM.The Reserve Bank will have its first interest rate review in more than two months in a fortnight. Audio
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Stocks to watch out for this year
6:52 AM.An investment advisor has picked some sectors that are expected to grow over the coming months. Audio
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Most HR managers taking steps to close gender pay gap
6:53 AM.A recent survey shows more than eight in ten human resources managers are aware of gender pay gaps in their businesses and nearly all of them are taking some measures to close the gaps. Audio
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Dried food producer looks for investment in rapid expansion
6:55 AM.South Auckland-based Driedfresh has developed large scale dehydration technology over the past 15 years, designed to turn fruit and vegetables into high quality powders at a low cost. The founder… Read more Audio
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Morning markets for 25 January 2017
6:57 AM.In Britian the pound has fallen after news from the Supreme Court which says Brexit talks require parliament approval - a sign that Prime Minister Theresa May's timeline for Britain leaving the… Read more Audio
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Trump's TPP pullout stokes unease in Japan
7:10 AM.The Financial Times' Tokyo correspondent Leo Lewis says many in Japan are nervous about what US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the TPP means for the future relationship between the two… Read more Audio
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Singapore working to keep TPP alive even without US
7:15 AM.Some analysts in Singapore believe that a TPP without the United States is still a good deal. Karishma Vaswani, the Asia Business Correspondent for the BBC, speaks with Guyon Espiner Audio
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HNZ praised for medicinal marijuana "mercy"
7:19 AM.Housing New Zealand is being praised for showing mercy and compassion, after it allowed a disabled 61-year-old Auckland woman who was growing and smoking marijuana for pain relief to stay in her state… Read more Audio
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UK Supreme Court upholds ruling to consult on Brexit
7:25 AM.Britain's Supreme Court has ruled the Government must consult MPs before triggering the Brexit process. The latest from our correspondent in Catherine Drew. Read more Audio
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Russia, Turkey and Iran agree to ceasefire in Syria
7:28 AM.After two days of peace talks, Russia, Turkey and Iran have agreed to enforce a fragile three-week ceasefire of hostilities in Syria. Our correspondent Natalie Carney has the latest from Astana… Read more Audio
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Rich Americans look to NZ for apocalypse insurance - New Yorker
7:35 AM.Rich Americans spooked at the prospect of a political or natural disaster are increasingly looking at buying property in New Zealand. Audio
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Minimum wage earners say they'll still struggle despite rise
7:37 AM.Minimum wages are set to rise from 1 April, but many on that income say the increase isn't enough and unions are continuing their calls for a living wage, rather than a minimum wage. Audio
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NZ First leader called 'Uncle Tom' at Rātana
7:45 AM.Leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters says political newcomer Gareth Morgan is "utterly misguided", after Mr Morgan called him an "Uncle Tom". Read more Audio
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Bernie Ecclestone's reign as F1 chief reaches end of road
7:51 AM.The chief executive of Formula One motor racing, Bernie Ecclestone, is removed as Liberty Media takes over the sport. Legendary motorsport commentator Murray Walker tells us Mr Ecclestone was a… Read more Audio
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NZ's perch between US and China increasingly uncomfortable
8:15 AM.China expert Geremie Barme says Donald Trump's decision to abadon the TPP may tip the balance of power in the Asia Pacific region in China's favour. Audio
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Families in Blenheim struggle to find housing
8:15 AM.Families in Marlborough are struggling to find accommodation. There's increased pressure on the rental market with visitors and seasonal workers in the region over summer. There are also concerns a… Read more Audio
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Teachers blame government for added stress
8:20 AM.A new survey, commissioned by the Educational Institute, has revealed that principals are stressed, burned out and struggling to cope. The Ministry of Education disagrees, saying the problems… Read more Audio
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DOC reconsiders private road in national park
8:23 AM.The Department of Conservation has agreed in principle to allow a new road through the Coromandel State Forest Park, despite originally denying the plan. The about-turn has local conservation types… Read more Audio
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Federer heads to another Australian Open semifinal
8:27 AM.Dave Luddy updates us on the latest at the Australian Open, with veterans Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer still in the hunt for a twilight title. Audio
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Markets Update for 25 January 2017
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Lonely Planet gong puts pressure on Pouakai Crossing
8:30 AM.A wet summer has left much of the Pouakai Crossing knee-deep in mud. The track has been identified by "Lonely Planet" as one of Taranaki's must do, so calls are are growing for investment in the track… Read more Audio
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La La Land lands 14 Oscar nominations
8:40 AM.The critically-acclaimed musical "La La Land" has fourteen Oscar nominations -- equalling the record for a single film. The latest from Los Angeles with Brad Pomerance. Audio
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Two police officers assualted with metal pipe overnight
8:50 AM.Two Police officers have been hospitalised after being assaulted overnight in Huntly. We talk to Waikato West Area Commander Inspector Naila Hassan. Audio
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Manus detainees think US resettlement a hoax
8:50 AM.Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are sceptical of news they'll meet immigration officials from the United States next month. Audio
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Lions Rugby Tour booking out accomodation
8:55 AM.Less than months out from the British and Irish Lions rugby tour and already accommodation around NZ is quickly being snapped up...and all at a premium too BUT Air BnB expects more options will become… Read more Audio