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Morning Report for Tuesday 28 February 2017
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Top Stories for Tuesday 28 February 2017
6:00 AM.It's not meant to happen but it did. The wrong film was awarded the Oscar's biggest prize for Best Picture - but the award didn't belong to La La Land but to Moonlight. Variety's Tim Gray watched the… Read more Audio
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Vanuatu proud of 'Tanna' despite film missing out on Oscar
6:13 AM.People in Vanuatu remain very proud of the film "Tanna" despite the disappointment of missing out on an Oscar. Hundreds gathered in Port Vila to watch the Academy Awards ceremony live. But in the end… Read more Audio
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Iraqi security forces continue push into Mosul
6:17 AM.ISIS is putting up a fierce resistance with suicide car bombs, drones and explosives facing off against U.S. helicopter gunships and the Iraqi army's heavy guns. Freelance journalist Fazel Hawramy… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 28 February 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 28 February 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Mayor dismissive of report predicting regional demise
6:39 AM.A new report predicts a bleak future for most of the country's regions but Kaipara mayor, Greg Gent, isn't convinced. He says they're not preparing for a declining population "someone's incredibly… Read more Audio
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US cultural critic says Moonlight deserved Best Picture
6:43 AM.Last year's Oscars were criticised for its lack of diversity. But this year, six African Americans won awards in five different cateogries. April Reign created the twitter hashtag "Oscars So White"… Read more Audio
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Business News for 28 February 2017
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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89th Oscars will be remembered for Best Picture gaffe
7:11 AM.It's not meant to happen but it did. La La Land was awarded the Oscar's biggest prize for Best Picture - but the award really belonged to Moonlight. Variety's Tim Gray watched the car crash unfold Audio
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Two New Zealanders win Oscars in Los Angeles
7:18 AM.Two New Zealanders win Oscars at this year's Academy Awards. Film critic Dan Slevin says their wins are "the Lord of the Rings dividend paying back to New Zealand." Audio
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Report says regions need to face reality of population decline
7:25 AM.A report out this morning predicts a bleak future for most of the country's regions with populations predicted to either drop or stagnate within three decades. Audio
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Life sentence for Lionel Patea for murdering Tara Brown
7:25 AM.Lionel Patea has pleaded guilty to the murder of Tara Brown on the first day of his trial at the Brisbane Supreme Court. He has been sentenced to life in prison. Melinda Howells from the ABC in… Read more Audio
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Business group backs PM's comments on jobs drug tests
7:37 AM.A leading business group is backing the Prime Minister's suggestion New Zealand needs more immigrants because too many locals rule themselves out of jobs by taking drugs. Audio
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Andrew Little: PM's comments on drug tests "an excuse"
7:41 AM."What I hear from employers is that they want to employ younger New Zealanders, any New Zealanders." The Labour Leader Andrew Little says employers want WINZ to work with the unemployed to get them… Read more Audio
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Attack advertisements could be new feature this election
7:45 AM.Could attack-style advertising from individuals and private organisations become a feature of this year's election? Politicians certainly hope not, but at least one adman reckons we should be able to… Read more Audio
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Government sanguine about electoral advert ruling
7:47 AM.Mark Mitchell says Kiwis are good at filtering election campaigning messages and advertising and he's not worried about the recent court decision which may broaden the material that is allowed to be… Read more Audio
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Wellington's summer windiest in 14 years
7:55 AM.It's official - Wellington has had a rubbish summer. It's been cloudier and colder and yes, windier. Audio
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Time for palliative care for failing regional economies
8:11 AM.Maxim Institute chief executive Alex Penk says policies should focus on managing regional economies decline "There are such a thing as ghost towns and rather than try for economic growth that actually… Read more Audio
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CYF criticised for lack of teeth, lack of outside scrutiny
8:18 AM.Upcoming law changes that will overhaul Child Youth & Family, under the new Vulnerable Children Ministry, include the chief executive setting up a complaint mechanism for families. But critics of the… Read more Audio
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Auckland commuters promised better service in March
8:27 AM.Auckland Transport ramps up its services to cope with post-holiday demand in March. During the month, traffic on the motorways increases and the number of people catching public transport goes up by… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 28 February 2017
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Wild weather leaves millions in Chile without water
8:34 AM.Rainstorms and landslides in Chile have left millions of people without water over the weekend in the capital Santiago. Audio
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Holiday hotspot Rotorua favours Easter Sunday trading
8:36 AM.Rotorua is a favoured holiday hotspot among tourists and the city's shops will now be able to trade this Easter Sunday. Rotorua's mayor Steve Chadwick has been trying for 17 years to open the city on… Read more Audio
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No attack ads from us - Federated Farmers
8:38 AM.Attack advertisments could feature on tv and radio during this year's election campaign. Federated Farmers President William Rolleston says they wouldn't be commissioning any attack advertisments. Audio
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Marae steps up again to house people stranded in Auckland
8:49 AM.A contingent of American tourists were put up at Auckland's Te Puea Marae after they became stranded in the city when their plane was cancelled. Te Puea Marae chairman Hurimoana Denis says "it's… Read more Audio
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Afghanistan's Taliban leader calls for more tree planting
8:55 AM.The leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan wants more trees in the country for the beautification of Earth. Audio