Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Audio from Thursday 26 April 2012

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06:00 Top Stories for Thursday 26 April 2012

A zookeeper is crushed and killed while trying to calm a frightened elephant. Rupert Murdoch denies undue influence over British Prime Ministers and Auckland Councillors will decide today whether to oppose the Government's proposed deal for a convention centre to be funded by increased gambling. (30′31″)

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06:15 Australia pledges $NZ100 million for ANZAC centenary

The Australian Government is contributing 100-million dollars for the Anzac centenary commemorations in Gallipoli which begin in 2014. (3′07″)

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06:18 Pacific News for 26 April 2012

The latest from the Pacific region. (4′14″)

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06:23 Morning Rural News for 26 April 2012

News from the rural and farming sector. (5′16″)

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06:28 Manu Korihi News for 26 April 2012

The lawyer representing Kohanga, Mei Chen, says a teaching qualification created by the Maori pre-schools shouldn't need the approval of the Teachers' Council; The former Maori Party MP, Rahui Katene, has indicated she wants to lead the party when the current co-leaders step down; The Race Relations Commissioner says he hopes the constitutional review panel will recognise the importance of Maori representation on local councils; Tauranga-based Iwi, Ngati Ranginui says it is unsure just how many of its descendants will attend two hui being held in Australia later this month to inform them on its Treaty of Waitangi settlement. (3′30″)

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06:40 Quake strengthening and insurance woes mount for Wgtn owners

The owners of earthquake prone buildings in central Wellington have told the city council just how crippling the costs of strengthening will be. (3′40″)

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06:47 Morning Business for 26 April 2012

News from the business sector including a market report. (12′47″)

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07:08 Zoo keeper dies after elephant becomes agitated

The killing of South Auckland vet and zoo owner Helen Schofield by an African elephant is being described as an accident. (3′19″)

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07:11 Elephant kills female keeper at Franklin Zoo

The Zoo has so far declined to comment. Tony Ratcliffe, Mila's former handler and owner for 30 years. (3′47″)

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07:17 Murdoch denies political interference

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch has denied using his newspapers to wield undue influence on British politics. (4′29″)

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07:21 Witness tells of argument the night Emily Longley died

A witness in the Emily Longley murder trial has described how Longley and her boyfriend argued the night she died. (3′39″)

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07:25 Varroa found in Invercargill and Dunedin

The discovery of the deadly Varroa bee mite in Invercargill and Dunedin over the weekend could spell the end of the wild bee in New Zealand. (3′10″)

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07:28 Akland council examine casino deal

Auckland Councillors will decide today whether to oppose the Government's proposed deal for a convention centre to be funded by increased gambling. (3′28″)

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07:36 Fundamental changes needed for NZ Post says its Chair

New Zealand Post says it may be forced to shut down more Postshops and make a cut to its delivery service because of the rapid and irreversible decline of the traditional letter and parcel. (3′43″)

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07:40 Norway killer argues he is sane

The Norwegian mass killer, Anders Behring Breivik, has told an Oslo court the psychiatrists who assessed him are liars. (4′45″)

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07:46 Sports News for 26 April 2012

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (2′58″)

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07:50 Thousands in NZ and Gallipoli once again pay tribute

Thousands of New Zealanders paid their respect to fallen soldiers and service people on ANZAC day, nearly one hundred years after the allies landed on the beaches of Gallipoli. (4′07″)

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07:54 Road policing budget eats capital charge cost

The road policing programme is being forced to spend more than 10-million dollars a year on an expense that does not benefit road users. (2′40″)

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07:56 Super City tv show to be readapted for US screens

The New Zealand television comedy series, Super City, is under serious consideration by the ABC network in America, with the possibility it could eventually hit prime time. (3′29″)

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08:08 Killer elephant seemed 'happy and healthy' says SPCA

The death of a vet and zookeeper Helen Schofield at Franklin Zoo near Auckland yesterday is being described as a tragic accident. (4′46″)

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08:14 Councillors vote on whether to oppose Auckland casino

The controversial deal to build a new Auckland convention centre with money from the proceeds of gambling is being put before local councillors today. (4′12″)

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08:18 Varroa bee mite discovery bodes badly for wild bee

The deadly Varroa bee mite has spread to Invercargill and Dunedin and will likely spell the end of the wild bee in New Zealand. (3′09″)

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08:22 Romney claims victory in Republican primary

Mitt Romney has declared victory in the race to become the Republican presidential nominee, after sweeping five more state primaries. (5′33″)

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08:27 Government considers last-minute change to uni research

Jockeying by universities has forced the government to consider a last-minute change to its high-stakes assessment of tertiary institutions' research later this year. (2′45″)

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08:30 Markets Update for 26 April 2012

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. (41″)

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08:36 Sports News for 26 April 2012

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (4′05″)

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08:40 KiwiRail cutting Overlander stops from 16 to 4

KiwiRail is making some big cuts to its Overlander rail service which runs daily between Auckland and Wellington. (3′50″)

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08:44 New Zealand planning for Gallipoli centenary in early stages

Three years out from the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, the planning in New Zealand for the anniversary is - in contrast to Australia - still in its early stages. (3′17″)

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08:48 Manu Korihi News for 26 April 2012

The former Maori Party MP, Rahui Katene, has indicated she wants to lead the party when the current co-leaders step down; The lawyer representing Kohanga, Mei Chen, says a teaching qualification created by the Maori pre-schools shouldn't need the approval of the Teachers' Council; The Race Relations Commissioner says he hopes the constitutional review panel will recognise the importance of Maori representation on local councils; Tauranga-based Iwi, Ngati Ranginui says it is unsure just how many of its descendants will attend two hui being held in Australia later this month to inform them on its Treaty of Waitangi settlement. (3′26″)

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08:53 Plan to help Whitianga survive tsunami drawn up

A plan is being drawn up to ensure the community of Whitianga will survive and recover from a significant tsunami. (4′04″)

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08:57 Breakers fans to get chance to celebrate with champs

New Zealand Breakers fans will get the chance to meet the basketball champions, and pose with their hard-won Australian NBL trophy, at a victory rally tomorrow. (2′35″)

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