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Morning Report for Wednesday 29 October 2014
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Evil clowns terrorise France
8:55 AM.A wave of panic sparked by evil clowns stalking French towns has spread to the south of France. Audio
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Call for suppliers to provide masks on sale
8:52 AM.A Christchurch man who contracted Legionnaire's disease last month is calling on suppliers of compost and potting mix to provide masks at the point of sale. Audio
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Fijian MPs in NZ to observe Parliament
8:50 AM.A delegation of Fijian MPs is in New Zealand to school up on parliamentary procedures after going years without democracy. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 29 October 2014
8:46 AM.A Maori film and television group says it wants Te Mangai Paho - the Maori Broadcasting Funding Agency - to reconsider ring-fencing three-million dollars for Television New Zealand shows; An Auckland… Read more Audio
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Jesse Ryder in sights of NZ cricket selectors
8:40 AM.Jesse Ryder is once again in the sights of the New Zealand cricket selectors. Audio
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AA on Auckland transport funding gap
8:37 AM.A report due to be unveiled this morning is likely to include options to hike rates and petrol prices, as well as implement tolls on some major motorways. Barney Irvine is the Principal Infrastructure… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 29 October 2014
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Ministry of Health discusses Ebola protocols in NZ
8:26 AM.The Government says Ebola protocols in New Zealand are sufficient for now. Audio
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NZ falling behind on global index of gender equality
8:25 AM.Just a day after the appeal court ruling, the World Economic Forum has put out its annual global index of gender equality. Audio
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NZ largest aged care provider reacts to Court decision
8:16 AM.Workers in aged care homes have had a win in their courtroom battle for better pay - but it's unclear when they'll get a pay raise. Audio
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UNICEF says NZ stagnating on dealing with child poverty
8:11 AM.A major report says New Zealand isn't doing enough to look after its most vulnerable citizens. Audio
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Human Rights Watch's release report into Boko Haram
7:57 AM.Just over 6 months ago the Islamic militant group Boko Haram abducted more than 200 school girls from the town of Chibok in north-eastern Nigeria. Audio
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Sue Moroney discusses what ruling means for women
7:45 AM.The Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, and the Women's Affairs Minister, Louise Upston, both declined to be interviewed. But joining us now is Labour's Women Affairs Spokesperson, Sue Moroney. Audio
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Woman who iniated aged care court case speaks
7:40 AM.Workers in aged care homes could face a long wait before they achieve pay parity with men in similar occupations. Audio
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Social Housing Minister on Auckland housing woes
7:30 AM.The Social Housing Minister, Paula Bennett, says it's not suitable for families to have to sleep in caravans, cars and garages. Audio
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Radiologist wanted in US winds up in New Zealand
7:26 AM.A radiologist wanted by US authorities on sex charges was working for the Gisborne-based Tairawhiti District Health Board until this year. Audio
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Tough choices face Aucklanders on new Transport charges
7:20 AM.One of the toughest debates facing Aucklanders kicks-off later this morning, when a range of possible new charges will be unveiled to help pay for future transport projects. Audio
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Government's record on child poverty slammed
7:14 AM.The new Minister for Social Development is Anne Tolley. Audio
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NZ child poverty rate static, UNICEF report says
7:09 AM.A report by the United Nations agency UNICEF, shows while other countries are reducing child poverty there has been little improvement in New Zealand. Audio
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Morning Markets for 29 October 2014
6:58 AM.New Zealand shares rose yesterday, with the Top 50 Index 5 points higher at 53 38. Audio
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FSCL says new laws empower consumers
6:57 AM.One of the country's largest dispute resolution schemes says new laws mean consumers can better judge whether lenders are acting reasonably towards them. Audio
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Dip recorded in ASB's index of Canterbury's economic activity
6:55 AM.The latest barometer of Canterbury's economy has recorded a small dip in activity. Audio
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Silver Fern Farms expects small profit
6:53 AM.Silver Fern Farms says it expects a net profit of between 5 and 7 million dollars and pre-tax earnings of about the same amount for the year ended September. Audio
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Genesis Energy says wholesale energy prices are strengthening
6:50 AM.Genesis Energy says wholesale energy prices appear to be strengthening, but it's too soon to say if it will be enough to positively impact its bottom line. Audio
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Prospectus for Orion float has no financial forecasts
6:47 AM.The prospectus for Orion Health's up to 166 million dollar float doesn't contain any forecasts of its future profitability or sales, unlike most prospectuses. Audio
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Health workers demand scalpel be taken to TPP
6:41 AM.Health workers say it'll be nothing short of medical negligence if the government doesn't assess the full implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before it's signed. Audio
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Rate of child poverty in New Zealand barely changed
6:38 AM.A new Unicef report shows that while other countries are succeeding in reducing child poverty, in New Zealand it's not improving. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 29 October 2014
6:28 AM.A Maori film and television group says it wants Te Mangai Paho - the Maori Broadcasting Funding Agency - to reconsider ring-fencing three-million dollars for Television New Zealand shows; An Auckland… Read more Audio
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World Vision on the rebuild of the Gaza Strip
6:25 AM.It's been nearly two months since Israel reached a ceasefire deal with the Palestinians in Gaza following a devastating war that left over two-thousand Palestinians and 70 Israelis dead. Audio
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Long battle ahead for aged care workers
6:10 AM.Workers in care homes face a long wait before they can achieve pay parity with similar occupations dominated by men. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 29 October 2014
6:00 AM.Long battle ahead for aged care workers, World Vision on the rebuild of the Gaza Strip, Rate of child poverty in New Zealand barely changed, Health workers demand scalpel be taken to TPP, NZ child… Read more Audio