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Morning Report for Monday 21 August 2017
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Top Stories for Monday 21 August 2017
6:00 AM.The death of rugby legend Sir Colin Meads has left his King Country hometown Te Kuiti remembering a man who left his mark in the community as much as on the playing field. As Jacinda Ardern kicked off… Read more Audio
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'No bigger person took the field' - Laurie Mains
6:09 AM."No bigger person took the field in world rugby" - former All Black Laurie Mains remembers his teammate and friend Sir Colin Meads, who has died, aged 81. Audio
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Early Business News for 21 August 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 August 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Meads' rugby style was beyond his era - Steve Tew
6:39 AM.Chief executive of New Zealand Rugby Steve Tew says Sir Colin Meads' abilities as a player transcended his playing era, but the legend had great respect for modern players. Audio
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Ardern says climate change aim not encroaching on Greens
6:44 AM.The Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern is denying pushing into Green Party territory with a campaign launch speech focussing on tackling climate change, clean rivers and inequality. Audio
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Pricey emergency dental system needs overhaul - dentists
6:46 AM.Dentists are calling for an overhaul to emergency dental treatment for the poor, as tens of millions of dollars are spent every year on treatment. Work and Income has given out 400,000 emergency… Read more Audio
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Business News for 21 August 2017
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Colin Meads' home town mourns its favourite son
7:09 AM.The death of rugby legend Sir Colin Meads has left his King Country hometown Te Kuiti remembering a man who left his mark in the community as much as on the playing field. People are visiting his… Read more Audio
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Meads 'laid foundation' for new All Blacks - Ian Kirkpatrick
7:14 AM.Sir Colin "laid the foundation" for new All Blacks, says friend and teammate Ian Kirkpatrick. Audio
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Meads 'a top bloke on, off field' - Fergus Slattery
7:17 AM.British and Irish Lions legend Fergus Slattery was a flanker in the side that beat the All Blacks in 1971. He says Sir Colin Meads was a "top bloke" on and off the field. Audio
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Ardern on Greens' turf at Labour launch
7:22 AM.As Jacinda Ardern kicked off Labour's election campaign in front a 2,200-strong crowd, which included former Prime Minister Helen Clark, she waded deep into Greens territory, speaking about cleaning… Read more Audio
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Roads to re-election? English on National's new policy
7:23 AM.The election campaign is gathering momentum with National's promise at the weekend to build 10 new highways or "roads of national significance" if re-elected. Prime MInister Bill English joins us to… Read more Audio
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Barcelona attacker may be in France - police
7:39 AM.An Australian-British boy has been confirmed dead after the Barcelona van attack last week. New York Times correspondent Raphael Minder says Spanish police suspect the attacker could have escaped to… Read more Audio
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Brian Lochore on Meads' iconic All Blacks role
7:43 AM.Sir Brian Lochore played in the same team as Sir Colin Meads. He joins us to discuss the legend's playing style, and his role in the All Blacks' forward pack. Audio
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Havelock North residents still in pain a year on
7:49 AM.A candle light vigil was held in the Havelock North village last night to mark a year since contamination of the town's water supply. Five thousand people were to become sick and was linked to three… Read more Audio
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Without changes, gastro crisis will happen again - Water NZ boss
7:52 AM.A new Ministry of Health report shows more than 80,000 New Zealanders are receiving publicly-supplied water that has failed bacteria standards. Chief executive of Water New Zealand John Pfahlert… Read more Audio
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Beyond the Beehive #3: What do Parnell, Otara voters want?
7:55 AM.The Wireless stops off in Parnell and in Otara to check the pulse of the communities and finds out what election issues matter to locals the most. It's part three of election special 'Beyond the… Read more Video, Audio
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Former All Blacks pay tribute to felled Pinetree
8:09 AM.New Zealand rugby legends of a bygone era all remember former All Black Sir Colin Meads, who died yesterday at the age of 81 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Audio
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Sir Colin Meads: Fans gather at Te Kuiti statue
8:13 AM.RNZ reporter Eva Corlett is in Te Kuiti - Sir Colin Meads' hometown - where people are gathering to remember the rugby icon. Audio
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'Meads' rugby was dug out of the farmland'
8:15 AM.Rugby journalist and historian Ron Palenski and commentator Keith Quinn reflect on what made Sir Colin Meads great. Read more Audio
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National latest political party to announce Manawatu Gorge plan
8:21 AM.As the election draws nearer, politicians are sensing the potential to win votes with policies aimed at the critically-damaged Manawatu Gorge road. Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith and Robin Winter… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 21 August 2017
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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NZQA sets tougher rules for tertiary English tests
8:39 AM.A group representing private tertiary institutions is worried tighter rules on English testing for foreign students will not stop some providers from cheating. Audio
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Swedish scientists prove water makes whisky better
8:47 AM.Swedish researchers have used powerful computers to scientifically establish what anyone with more than a passing familiarity with good scotch will tell you - that it tastes and smells better with a… Read more Audio
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US to see rare full solar eclipse
8:50 AM.For the first time in almost 100 years, the USA will experience a full solar eclipse from coast to coast. KATU News reporter Reed Andrews says the state of Oregon is expecting up to one million… Read more Audio