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Morning Report for Tuesday 1 August 2017
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Top Stories for Tuesday 1 August 2017
6:00 AM.Labour faces possible worst election result in its history - analysis, Donald Trump's new chief of staff signed in, Boris Johnson denies resignation rumours, Replacement of decile system a long time… Read more Audio
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Venezuela's election condemned worldwide as Maduro declares victory
6:15 AM.Venezuela's president, Nicholas Maduro, has declared victory in an election condemned by the country's south American neighbours. Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas describes the political turmoil in the… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 1 August 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 August 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Labour MPs are fully behind Andrew Little - Jacinda Ardern
6:39 AM.Labour Party deputy leader Jacinda Ardern tells Jane Patterson she and the caucus are backing Mr Little and are firmly focused on winning the election. Audio
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Homelessness getting worse in Manurewa - community workers
6:43 AM.There are more and more people sleeping rough in south Auckland and the government's initiatives to try and deal with homelessness aren't working, local community workers say. RNZ social issues… Read more Audio
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Business News for 1 August 2017
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Labour faces possible worst election result in its history - analysis
7:10 AM.Results from three major polls show Labour is on course for its worst election result in its more than 100-year history, and Andrew Little's leadership is up in the air. RNZ political editor Jane… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump's new chief of staff sacked
7:18 AM.Anthony Scaramucci has been sacked as White House Communications Director. Confirming his removal President Trump said in a statement Mr. Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly… Read more Audio
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Boris Johnson denies resignation rumours
7:23 AM.Britain's Foreign secretary Boris Johnson is dismissing suggestions he is considering resigning over Brexit tensions. With the latest we're joined by our London correspondent Natalie Powell. Audio
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Replacement of decile system a long time coming - principals
7:27 AM.The replacement of the decile rating system for schools has been a long time coming, Secondary Principals' Association president Mike Williams tells Morning Report. Audio
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Workplace stress rising sharply, more working while sick - report
7:36 AM.The latest Wellness in the Workplace report shows workload, pressure to meet work targets and long hours are all making people more stressed at work. Michael Cropp reports. Audio
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'Wait and see' deadly Mycoplasma bovis discovered on second farm
7:39 AM.Mycoplasma bovis has been found at a second dairy farm in South Canterbury. Local dairy farmer Cara Gregan joins us. Audio
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After Whangarei fatal shooting, Police Association wants better online gun laws
7:43 AM.Online gun sale law changes could be coming with Prime Minister Bill English saying the government is open to fixing potential loopholes. The Police Association is supporting the tightening of the… Read more Audio
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New Plymouth headmaster's emotional speech on suicide
7:46 AM.The principal of New Plymouth Boys' High School has told his students nothing much scares him, but the one thing that can keep him awake at night is the problem of suicide. Principal Paul Veric joins… Read more Audio
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Labour caucus meets after dismal polls
7:50 AM.Just weeks from the general election, three major polls show Labour has the support of either 23 percent or 24 percent of voters. Former Labour Party president Mike Williams joins us to discuss the… Read more Audio
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Andrew Little's leadership hangs in the balance
8:10 AM.Andrew Little's leadership hangs in the balance with former Party president Mike Williams saying he'll be gone at this morning's caucus meeting and replaced by Jacinda Adern. RNZ political editor Jane… Read more Audio
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White House media chief Scarramucci is sacked
8:14 AM.White House communications chief Anthony Scaramucci is sacked by Donald Trump just 10 days after he was appointed. Audio
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DHBs stay silent on whether they'll check quake safety
8:16 AM.District health boards in high quake-risk zones are not saying if they'll get audits done of their buildings to make sure they're up to scratch. A survey of Auckland's hospitals found a surprisingly… Read more Audio
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Second south Canterbury farm found to have deadly Mycoplasma bovis
8:24 AM.Ministry for Primary Industries spokesperson Geoff Gwynn tells us the second finding of the deadly mycoplasma bovis disease is not unexpected, given close connections between the farms. Audio
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Labour leader Andrew Little scoffs at idea of resignation
8:35 AM.Labour leader Andrw Little has arrived in Wellington, and told RNZ reporter Mei Heron he will not quit today. Audio
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Dramatic changes for Christchurch's Cathedral Square
8:43 AM.Regenerate Christchurch has released its long-awaited Cathedral Square revamp proposal and is inviting the public to give their feedback. Chief executive Ivan Iafeta joins us with details of the… Read more Audio
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40 years of DIY yellow lines keep cars at bay on Wellington road
8:45 AM.For about 40 years, Russell Taylor's DIY yellow lines have been keeping traffic under control on Holloway Rd. He describes his work to us. Audio