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Morning Report for Thursday 17 August 2017
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Top Stories for Thursday 17 August 2017
6:00 AM.'Pay attention', mourners in Charlottesville told; exodus of senior social workers before Oranga Tamariki launch; National looks to future with Todd Barclay's replacement; Beyond the Beehive: The Far… Read more Audio
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Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga train 'different' from past ideas
6:17 AM.Commuter trains could run between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga if a scheme proposed by transport lobbyists finds backing. Greater Auckland's Patrick Reynolds spoke with RNZ's Todd Niall. Audio
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Early Business News for 17 August 2017
6:22 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 August 2017
6:27 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Hunt for Morrinsville gunman goes nationwide
6:42 AM.The police are warning anyone who might be helping fugitive Rollie Heke, wanted for shooting at officers, that's he unpredictable and has turned on associates in the past. RNZ's Sarah Robson reports. Audio
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Mental health screening 'futile' - school counsellors
6:43 AM.A multi-million dollar screening process to identify students with mental health problems has been called well meaning but futile unless it's backed up by specialists to treat them. Read more Audio
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Business News for 17 August 2017
6:50 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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'Pay attention' mourners in Charlottesville told
7:10 AM."If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention." That's the message the mother of Heather Heyer who was killed in Charlottesville at a white supremacist rally has given to her daughter's… Read more Audio
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Exodus of senior social workers before Oranga Tamariki launch
7:19 AM.Child Youth and Family had an exodus of senior social workers in the months leading up to the launch of its much vaunted replacement Oranga Tamariki. As Catherine Hutton reports, it came at a time… Read more Audio
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National looks to future with Todd Barclay's replacement
7:22 AM.The National Party has replaced its disgraced MP Todd Barclay with Hamish Walker, a 32 year old business adviser who has shifted back to the Clutha-Southland electorate. Audio
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Beyond the Beehive: The Far North
7:26 AM.RNZ website The Wireless is launching a new political series called 'Beyond the Beehive'. In the weeks leading up to the election, reporter Max Towle is heading from Cape Reinga to Bluff, as he talks… Read more Video, Audio
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Third Australian govt MP may have dual citizenship
7:34 AM.Australia's Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop is continuing to reference Jacinda Ardern's response to her MP Chris Hipkins' involvement in the Barnaby Joyce citizenship row. Meanwhile, it's been revealed… Read more Audio
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New satellite images pinpoint MH370 location
7:40 AM.There's new hope the wreckage of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 might be found as previously overlooked satellite images showing what looks like man-made objects floating on the ocean… Read more Audio
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High speed Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga rail line planned - analysis
7:43 AM.High-speed passenger trains could link Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and eventually Rotorua, under a plan promoted by transport lobby group Greater Auckland. RNZ's Todd Niall has the details. Audio
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Would Labour introduce capital gains tax if in govt?
7:47 AM.It's marginally more affordable to buy your first home than it was two years ago, new figures show, but Labour's housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says the figures show the situation is getting worse.
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Voluntary warrant of fitness for Wellington houses launched
7:55 AM.Wellington City Council is launching a voluntary Rental Warrant of Fitness for minimum housing standards in the city. Mayor Justin Lester says council will be working with the Sustainability Trust to… Read more Audio
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'Hone telling porkies' - Willie Jackson denies deal in north
8:11 AM.Labour's Maori campaign manager Willie Jackson says there is no possibility of a deal to give the Mana Movement leader, Hone Harawira, a free run at regaining the Te Tai Tokerau seat he lost to Kelvin… Read more Audio
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Half of emergency doctors report bullying by colleagues
8:17 AM.Nearly half of all emergency doctors and trainees report being bullied, discriminated against or sexually harassed by their colleagues while on the job, a survey has found. Audio
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With few weeks to election day, 225k young NZers not enrolled
8:21 AM.With the election just over a month away, more than 225,000 young people are yet to enrol to vote. RNZ's Reesh Lyon reports. Audio
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'I asked' about revoking fraudster's citizenship - Dunne
8:24 AM.Convicted money launderer William Yan will not have his citizenship revoked. Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne joins us to discuss the decision. Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 17 August 2017
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Hostage situation developing in Lower Hutt - the latest
8:37 AM.A hostage situation has developed at a house in Lower Hutt, police say. RNZ reporter Adriana Weber is at the scene. Read more Audio
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Conservationists say swamp kauri still slipping through gaps
8:41 AM.Northland conservationists who've challenged the export of swamp kauri are heading back to court for another round with the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio
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Hamilton, Tauranga mayors weigh in on train link idea
8:44 AM.Transport lobby group Greater Auckland has set out a bold plan for a new commuter rail network linking Auckland with Hamilton and Tauranga.
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King and Tauranga Mayor Greg… Read more Audio
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Are prefab homes the solution to social housing shortage?
8:49 AM.Housing New Zealand says cheaper and quicker to build prefabricated homes are set to play a bigger role in coping with the demand for social housing. Audio
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Law passed to stop more Phillip John Smith-style prison breaks
8:53 AM.A new law has been passed that aims to stop a repeat of the Phillip John Smith case, who broke out of prison, obtained a passport and managed to flee New Zealand for Brazil. RNZ political reporter… Read more Audio
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Surprises in upcoming All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup match
8:57 AM.There have been a few surprises in the All Blacks team named for this Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match against the Wallabies. RNZ rugby reporter joins us to discuss the details. Audio