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Morning Report for Monday 24 April 2017
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Top Stories for Monday 24 April 2017
6:00 AM.A serious rethink of Civil Defence model signalled by Gerry Brownlee, Councillor shocked at Rotorua gang tensions, Bill English backs pressure and sanctions on North Korea, Macron, Le Pen will contest… Read more Audio
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Emanuel Macron set to win first round of French presidential elections
6:10 AM.Polls have just closed in the first round of the French presidential elections. Journalist Peter Allen, who is at an election count in Central Paris, says Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right… Read more Audio
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Gang flare up on Saturday near busy children's playground in Rotorua
6:14 AM.Police in Rotorua received at least a dozen calls to tell them of a gang flare up near a busy children's playground on Saturday. Shots were fired and one man has now been arrested. Audio
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Early Business News for 24 April 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 24 April 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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NZers to expect tighter security checks ahead of Gallipoli commemorations
6:40 AM.A warning that terrorists could target tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations has sparked tight security controls at Gallipoli. Audio
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Forestry causing serious damage to region's rivers - Northland farmer
6:44 AM.Mangakahia Valley farmer Greg Alexander is blaming intensive forestry in Northland for causing major damage to the region's rivers -- he says he's fed up with having to spend a week clearing up each… Read more Audio
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Business News for 24 April 2017
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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North Korea 'hasn't got the range' to nuke Australia
7:12 AM.The Sydney Morning Herald's security correspondent, David Wroe says North Korea literally cannot put a nuclear device on the end of a long range missile. But they might be able to in about five years.
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A serious rethink of Civil Defence model signalled by Gerry Brownlee
7:18 AM.The Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee wants to use a new review to highlight what he calls the organisation's 'shortcomings'. Audio
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Councillor shocked at Rotorua gang tensions
7:22 AM.Shots were fired between rival gangs on Saturday morning at Kuirau Park, and a car was found soon after with bullet holes in it, as our reporter Tom Furley explains. Audio
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Bill English confirms Five Eyes meeting in NZ
7:27 AM.The Prime Minister Bill English talks North Korea, Spies and his cabinet reshuffle. Video, Audio
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Macron, Le Pen will contest second round in French elections
7:34 AM.Centrist Emmanuel Macron looks set to face the far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French elections. Christian Malard from i24 News speaks to us from the headquarters of the… Read more Audio
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Government's decision to spend $53M promoting New Zealand 'wasteful'
7:42 AM.The government has announced it plans to spend $53 million on a pavilion so New Zealand businesses can showcase their innovative products and services and develop new export markets, as Catherine… Read more Audio
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Dubai 2020 pavillion an opportunity not to be missed
7:45 AM.The New Zealand Middle East Business Council and Simon Bridges say Dubai 2020 is an opportunity not to be missed and is worth the $53.3 million dollar price tag. Audio
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Worksafe alarmed by spate of 7 deaths in 2 weeks
7:49 AM.A recent spike in workplace deaths has Worksafe worried and highlights the importance of constant vigilance in the workplace. We speak with Chief Executive Nicole Rosie, who says the recent deaths… Read more Audio
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River damage from forestry under scrutiny in Northland
7:53 AM.The pollution of rivers by intensive farming has been well-documented in Northland, but the damage caused by forestry? Not so much, as Lois Williams reports. Audio
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Airport level security at Gallipoli for ANZAC Day
8:10 AM.Defence Force staff at the commemorations say the Turkish Government is taking the matter seriously and security arrangements are incredibly tight, as our deputy political editor Chris Bramwell… Read more Audio
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Latest on ANZAC Day commemorations in Gallipoli
8:13 AM.Seven Network Australia's Europe Bureau Chief, Hugh Whitfeld outlines security arrangements ahead of the Gallipoli dawn service. He says tourist numbers are significantly down "The Australians and… Read more Audio
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Cabinet reshuffle as English gets set to appoint new foreign minister
8:19 AM.Ben Thomas says the 'drums are beating' for Gerry Brownlee to take the Defence portfolio in today's reshuffle, but he has stood aside in the past for the good of the party and could do so again. Audio
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Phil Goff approaches first half-year mark
8:25 AM.A regional petrol tax and so-called bed tax remain big ticket items on Phil Goff's agenda, six months into the Auckland mayoralty, as our Auckland correspondent Todd Niall reports. Audio
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Ratana Pa needs half a million dollars to repair leaky Temepara
8:28 AM.The fundraising drive is on to secure half a million dollars for Ratana Pa to fix its leaky temepara. A Givealittle page has been set up and the church is confident of reaching the target. We speak to… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 24 April 2017
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Mining opponents call hearings process biased
8:30 AM.Opponents say the Environmental Protection Authority has bent over backwards to help the applicant TransTasman Resources prove its case at the expense of those opposed to it, as Robin Martin reports.
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Christchurch mayor outlines concerns around civil defence review
8:38 AM.Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel agrees with Gerry Brownlee that Civil Defence needs to change. She says lessons need to be learned from recent quakes and associated tsunami warnings. Audio
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Duco hunts for replacement for Fury to fight Parker
8:48 AM.Boxing promoter Duco is confident it can find a replacement boxer for Joseph Parker to defend his WBO heavyweight boxing title bout after British boxer Hughie Fury pulled out, due to an injury. Audio
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Quake damaged war memorials being repaired in time for Anzac Day
8:52 AM.Stonemasons have been working to repair two quake damaged war memorials in Canterbury's Hurunui District, in time for Anzac Day commemorations, as Maja Burry reports. Audio
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A stunning sight: Aurora Australis seen from Auckland to Otago
8:56 AM.Otago University astronomer Ian Griffin says Aurora hunters are being treated to an unusually intense and widespread display of the Southern Lights, and it's not over yet. Audio