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Morning Report for Friday 4 August 2017
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Top Stories for Friday 4 August 2017
6:00 AM.Auditor-General faced 'quit or be ousted' ultimatum by MPs, Auditor-General quits over fraud case: Speaker of the House David Carter responds, and Metiria Turei's changing benefit admissions Audio
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Early Business News for 4 August 2017
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Hundreds of penguins dying in fishing nets - Forest & Bird
6:20 AM.Hundreds of penguins are dying in fishing nets each year, according to the conservation group, Forest & Bird. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 4 August 2017
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Damning report on Auditor-General kept from public
6:39 AM.The $27,000 report at the centre of the Auditor-General's resignation is now complete - but the Officers of Parliament committee won't release it, saying the matter's now closed because Martin… Read more Audio
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Trump telephone transcripts leaked
6:45 AM.The transcripts of Donald Trump's first phone calls with the Mexican President and Australian Prime Minister have been leaked. Washington correspondent Giles Gibson joins us to discuss the details. Audio
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Business News for 4 August 2017
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Auditor-General faced 'quit or be ousted' ultimatum by MPs
7:10 AM.RNZ understands the former Auditor-General Martin Matthews was given an ultimatum by the MPs who appointed him - either resign or face a parliamentary vote of no confidence. Political reporter… Read more Audio
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David Carter defends call to keep fraud report private
7:15 AM.The $27,000 report at the centre of the Auditor-General's resignation won't be released by the Officers of Parliament committee. The MP in charge, David Carter, joins us. Read more Audio
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Metiria Turei's changing benefit admissions - analysis
7:25 AM.Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei says she falsely gave an address when she enrolled to vote in the 1993 election so she could vote for a friend. It's the latest revelation as questions surround Ms… Read more Audio
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Family fears they'll be on the streets after mother's death
7:30 AM.A south Auckland family, including a one-month-old baby, fear they will end up on the streets after Housing New Zealand gave them just four weeks to leave their state house. Our social issues reporter… Read more Audio
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Massive Auckland transport package announced by government
7:38 AM.The Transport Minister Simon Bridges has confirmed the government will announce a signficant new election year transport package for Auckland. Todd Niall joins us with the details. Read more Audio
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Child rape victims harmed by investigation, advocates say
7:40 AM.Child advocates say reports that two young girls were raped while living at a state-run house in Upper Hutt last year point to major problems with the handling of complaints. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Govt to crack down on multinationals' tax avoidance
7:45 AM.The government has announced plans to crack down on multinational companies avoiding taxes in New Zealand. Revenue Minister Judith Collins joins us with the details. Audio
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Southern DHB commissioner 'sorry' about 7-month surgery delays
7:49 AM.The Southern District Health Board commissioner has apologised after 10 prostate cancer patients at Dunedin Hospital had to wait seven months for urgent surgery meant to be done within weeks. Labour… Read more Audio
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Crusaders vs Lions: Who'll win the Super Rugby final?
7:57 AM.This could be a super year for Cantabrians, as the Crusaders take on the Lions in the Super Rugby final on Sunday morning. Rugby reporter Barry Guy tells us who he thinks will win. Audio
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Turei 'likely' broke the law - law professor
8:10 AM.Law professor Andrew Geddis joins us to discuss the legal implications around news Metiria Turei enrolled to vote at the wrong address in the past. Audio
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Window washers say they'll lose their livelihoods if charged
8:15 AM.Parliament yesterday voted to give police the power to move window washers away from intersections and give them instant fines. Window washers tell Jessie Chiang they're just trying to make a living. Audio
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Parliament gives police the power to fine window washers
8:16 AM.Police will soon have the power to move window washers away from intersections and give them instant fines. The MP for Botany, Jami-Lee Ross, says Counties-Manukau police have been asking for powers… Read more Audio
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A busy week in politics - Fran O'Sullivan, Khylee Quince, Stephanie Rodgers
8:21 AM.This time last week it looked like the election campaign was not such a close contest, but Jacinda Ardern appears to have changed that. Our panel discusses the turbulent political week. Read more Audio
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Is new technology a threat to the building industry?
8:38 AM.Will new technology overwhelm our building industry or be its saviour? Industry leaders are being warned about the future, Tom Furley reports. Audio
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Seven years of Ngapuhi hearings draw to close
8:42 AM.A tumultuous seven years in Ngapuhi history draw to a close today at the Waitangi Tribunal's long-running Northland inquiry. Lois Williams went along to listen. Audio
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Success of Pacific peacekeeping mission hangs in the balance
8:48 AM.The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands led by New Zealand and Australia is over, after 14 years helping to restore law and order. RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins, travelled to Honiara... Audio
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Usain Bolt ready to race, then retire
8:53 AM.Usain Bolt is ready to race and ready to retire. The athletics superstar is set to retire after the world champs which start in London on Saturday. Sports editor Stephen Hewson looks back at his… Read more Audio
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:55 AM.It's Friday so we talk talk to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio