12 February 2012 - 10:24 pm NZ time
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Economists say rise in cash rate could hurt businesses, South Auckland baby dies after alleged assault, 152 die in Pakistan's worst air disaster, Trade Minister accused of hiding shares in dairy company, Opposition says 2025 goal to catch Australia unrealistic, Unions plot tactics to undermine 90-day rule change, and a Mining company says mineral survey a 'waste of money.' (29′55″)
One of the companies bidding to run Mount Eden prison is in trouble in Australia for its treatment of an aboriginal elder who died in custody. (2′31″)
The latest from the Pacific region. (4′07″)
News from the rural and farming sector. (5′11″)
News from the Waatea team. (2′53″)
The Labour Party is blaming the government for an expected increase in the official cash rate, that they say will hurt struggling New Zealand families. (2′44″)
The Hospitality Association is asking parliament to make special liquor licences easier to obtain, during next year's World Cup. (3′09″)
News from the business sector including a market report. (12′15″)
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift the official cash rate today for the second consecutive month. (6′19″)
A South Auckland baby, who was admitted to Starship Hospital on Friday with severe head injuries has died. (1′26″)
Pakistan has declared a day of national mourning after a plane carrying 152 passengers crashed into the hills above Islamabad. (4′56″)
The Prime Minister is defending hisTrade Minister, Tim Groser over allegations of hiding pecuniary interests. (5′13″)
Opposition parties are calling on the Government to abandon its goal of catching up with Australia by 2025, saying it's not going to happen. (3′37″)
Unions rallying against new employment laws say they have declared war on the government. (3′38″)
A West Coast mining company believes the multi-million dollar survey of the region's mineral wealth could be a waste of money. (4′32″)
An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (2′43″)
The UN has passed a contentious vote to declare water and sanitation a human right. (3′59″)
The lawyer for a elderly man charged with a three strikes offence is accusing the Ministry of Health of washing its hands of him. (2′54″)
Kohanga Reo or the language nest movement, continues to play a major role in the revitalisation of the Maori language. (3′48″)
Our reporter Clint Owens gives Te Reo a go by introducing our story on how the Kohanga Reo movement is helping in the survival of the Maori language. (5′02″)
The government's being accused of massaging statistics to make it look like it's closed the wage gap with Australia. (7′03″)
Businesses, farmers and unions are calling on the governor of the Reserve Bank to delay any increase in the Official Cash Rate, to ward off a return to recession. (3′38″)
The Ministry of Fisheries says it has unraveled a web of deceit, after two fishing companies admitted nearly two and a half million dollars worth of fraud. (2′42″)
The mother of a thalidomide victim has welcomed a compensation agreement for survivors both here and in Australia. (4′49″)
The Industry Training Federation is calling for a raft of new job-based courses to be taught at secondary schools. (2′40″)
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. (41″)
An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′37″)
Well we are loyal, but as it turns out, not so loyal to our accents. (4′32″)
The first stage of what's destined to become the country's largest shopping complex has been officially opened. (3′54″)
News from the Waatea team. (2′33″)
Thousands of staff who will work in the Auckland super-city council are coming to terms with their new employment conditions. (3′17″)
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has been forced to defend her actions after an apparent leak from within her own camp. (2′39″)
One of Morning Report's early producers, veteran broadcaster Brian Hudson, has passed away at the age of 73. (1′23″)
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