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Morning Report for Thursday 22 June 2017
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Top Stories for Thursday 22 June 2017
6:00 AM.Bill English's public silence on Barclay questioned, Todd Barclay a 'risk' to the National Party, New rules could push farmers to brink of bankruptcy, Damning report on Health Ministry remains under… Read more Audio
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Manchester United boss José Mourinho accused of tax fraud
6:16 AM.Manchester United boss José Mourinho has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time as Real Madrid's head coach. James Badcock is a journalist based in Madrid, who's been… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 22 June 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 June 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Ed Ministry put secrecy ahead of transparency
6:42 AM.The Education Ministry has apologised after a critical report from the Chief Ombudsman said the ministry failed to fully inform Christchurch schools before revealing plans in 2012 to close and merge… Read more Audio
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NZ may start sending plant specimens to Australia again soon
6:45 AM.The ban on sending rare plant specimens to Australia after some were destroyed by mistake could be lifted next month. Audio
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Business News for 22 June 2017
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Bill English's public silence on Barclay questioned
7:10 AM.The Prime Minister's role in the Todd Barclay saga. Critics say say Bill English knew for more than a year Mr Barclay had recorded his staff without their knowledge and never said a word publicly… Read more Audio
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Todd Barclay a 'risk' to the National Party
7:16 AM.RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson says it's interesting that Todd Barclay will stay on until the election. She says the media have a lot of questions for him, and he'll be a risk to the National… Read more Audio
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New rules could push farmers to brink of bankruptcy
7:20 AM.Canterbury dairy farmers may have to reduce their herd sizes in order to comply with the new rules of Plan Change Five - which is designed to limit pollution from farm animals. Audio
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Damning report on Health Ministry remains under wraps
7:26 AM.The State Services Commission is refusing to release a potentially damaging report about the Health Ministry. Discuss this latest issue is our Health Correspondent, Karen Brown. Audio
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Own the Factory campaign withdrawing Cadbury offer
7:28 AM.A Dunedin group hoping to continue the production of iconic confectionery like Jaffas and Pineapple Lumps and Buzz Bars has given up on its plans. Dunedin Councillor Jim O'Malley is behind the… Read more Audio
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Aranui principal - Ministry apology isn't enough
7:40 AM.The former principal of Aranui Primary School in Christchurch, Mike Allen, says the apology from the Ministry of Education isn't enough. Mr Allen says the Ministry clearly had a plan it couldn't… Read more Audio
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Human trafficking witnesses fell betrayed by govt
7:45 AM.Indian nationals who took part in a human trafficking case claim Immigration New Zealand told them they would have a better chance of residency if they testified. Now, their residency applications… Read more Audio
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Human trafficking witnesses fell betrayed by govt
7:45 AM.Indian nationals who took part in a human trafficking case claim Immigration New Zealand told them they would have a better chance of residency if they testified. Now, their residency applications… Read more Audio
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Fears building regulator overhaul will leave it out of touch
7:47 AM.The Government's building regulator is undergoing an overhaul, sparking fears it will be left more out of touch with the construction industry than it already is. Our reporter Phil Pennington has the… Read more Audio
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Marceau killer's family say they never received crucial support
7:51 AM.Akshay Chand's family say they were never given the information they needed to properly supervise him while he was on bail. Our Auckland court reporter Edward Gay has been covering the inquest. Audio
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Young player surprise addition to All Blacks
7:55 AM.Steve Hansen's rung a couple of surprises in naming his side for the first Test against the Lions at Eden Park on Saturday. RNZ Sport's reporter Joe Porter says there are a few surprises. Audio
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MoH likely to be told to improve performance - Coleman
8:10 AM.The relationship between the Ministry of Health and District Health Boards has hit rock bottom according to DHBs - with a multi milllion dollar funding bungle adding to the strain. The Minister of… Read more Audio
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Peters baying for Bill English's resignation
8:17 AM.Todd Barclay has resigned but that isn't enough for the opposition. Winston Peters wants Bill English to resign. "This is the most simple scandal I've seen in New Zealand politics." Audio
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Gore's mayor unsurprised by Todd Barclay's decision to resign
8:23 AM.Gore's Mayor Tracy Hicks says Todd Barclay is bright, energetic and enthusiastic and this scandal has been a huge surprise. He says the fallout is concerning and a lot of people are feeling fragile… Read more Audio
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Greens and farmers lock horns over new rules in Canty
8:24 AM.The Greens' Eugenie Sage and Federated Farmers' Willy Leferink debate the repercussions of new regional council rules in Canterbury aimed at reducing nitrates leaching into waterways from dairy cows. Audio
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Markets Update for 22 June 2017
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Brexit high up in Queen's speech
8:45 AM.The British Parliament has met for the first time since the snap election earlier this month. At the State Opening of Parliament Queen Elizabeth outlined a legislative programme of 27 bills - eight of… Read more Audio
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CyclingNZ's performance in Rio last year scrutinised
8:51 AM.An inability to cope with stress and a bad team culture has been blamed for the New Zealand cycling teams poor performance at the Rio Olympics. Head of High Performance Sport Alex Baumann says the… Read more Audio
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Queenstown paper begins campaign targeting drink drivers
8:54 AM.Queenstown's Mountain Scene takes on recidivist drink-drivers, promising to publish the names of those convicted of drink-driving for at least the rest of the year. The paper's editor, David Williams… Read more Audio
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No show of America's Cup for fans disappoints the crowds
8:57 AM.What's happened to the "dock out show" which puts the America's Cup teams on stage in front of their fans? RNZ's Todd Niall is in Bermuda and ponders the conspiracy theory that NZ fans have scared off… Read more Audio