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Morning Report for Friday 15 July 2011
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News from Australia with Donna Field
8:55 AM.Time for a chat with our Brisbane correspondent Donna Field. Audio
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National standards pose problem for Steiner schools
8:53 AM.A group of integrated schools says the government is ignoring their special educational philosophy by forcing them to use the national standards in reading, writing and maths. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 15 July 2011
8:48 AM.The Seafood Industry Council, says iwi have a crucial role to play in a government inquiry into overseas fishing vessels chartered to work in New Zealand waters; The lawyer and treaty activist Annette… Read more Audio
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Small brewers angry over Radler decision
8:44 AM.Small brewers are angry the country's largest brewery has successfully defended its right to own the trademark Radler. Audio
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Fishing industry says inquiry must get to bottom of allegations
8:41 AM.A government inquiry into working and pay conditions of foreign fishing crews has the support of the fishing industry. Audio
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Sports News for 15 July 2011
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 15 July 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Former prime minister says MMP should be dumped
8:27 AM.The former Prime Minister, Jim Bolger, says the MMP electoral system has reduced the power of voters, and should be dumped. Audio
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Economists picking cost of borrowing will rise later this year
8:23 AM.Economists expect the cost of borrowing will rise later this year on the back of better than expected growth figures out yesterday. Audio
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Bill English attacks Labour's capital gains tax policy
8:16 AM.The Labour leader, Phil Goff is describing it as a game changer; the prime minister, John Key, says it will take the country backwards. Audio
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Rail workers picket port in protest at Kiwrail outsourcing
8:16 AM.Within the last half hour, there have been major developments at a picket line at the port of Tauranga. Audio
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Australia's Treasurer makes flying visit for trans-Tasman talks
7:51 AM.The Australian Treasurer, Wayne Swan, has made a flying visit to New Zealand for talks with the Finance Minister, Bill English aimed at boosting trans-Tasman relations. Audio
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Sports News for 15 July 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Murdochs agree to face questions over a phone-hacking scandal
7:40 AM.Rupert Murdoch and his son James have backtracked and say they will now appear before a British Parliamentary committee to answer questions on the News of the World scandal. Audio
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Economists question strong economic growth figures
7:38 AM.A stronger-than-expected pickup in economic growth has led economists to question the official figures. Audio
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Pike inquiry to hear about mine access from DOC today
7:30 AM.The Department of Conservation is to appear at the Pike River Royal Commission hearings today. Audio
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Use of ketamine in treatment for depression under scrutiny
7:26 AM.An inquiry starts today into whether a horse tranquiliser which is also used as a general anaesthetic has been given to vulnerable mental health patients without their consent. Audio
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Union secretary on developments at port
7:22 AM.Joining us is the general secretary of the Rail and Maritime Transport union, Wayne Butson. Audio
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Rail workers picket port in protest at Kiwrail outsourcing
7:20 AM.Rail union workers picketting the Port of Tauranga say Kiwirail has employed scab labour to unload and transport foreign made wagons. Audio
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Phil Goff says capital gains tax is game changer
7:13 AM.Joining me in our Auckland studio is the Labour Party leader, Phil Goff. Audio
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Labour touts capital gains tax as way to boost economy
7:09 AM.A week after large parts of its tax policy was leaked, the Labour Party has finally unveiled its promised capital gains tax policy, saying it will boost the economy and cut tax bills for most people. Audio
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Morning Business for 15 July 2011
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Retail displays of tobacco products to be banned
6:42 AM.Parliament has passed legislation that will see an end to the retail display of tobacco products. Audio
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Dunne labels capital gains tax complex, inefficient
6:37 AM.The Revenue Minister and United Future leader, Peter Dunne, says introducing a capital gains tax is unneccessary. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 15 July 2011
6:29 AM.The Seafood Industry Council, says iwi have a crucial role to play in a government inquiry into overseas fishing vessels chartered to work in New Zealand waters; The lawyer and treaty activist Annette… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 15 July 2011
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 15 July 2011
6:20 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Italy's senate passes austerity budget
6:16 AM.The Italian Senate has approved an austerity budget worth sixty-eight-billion dollars, in an effort to prevent the European debt crisis from engulfing the country. Audio
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Dunedin KiwiRail worker won't leave the job he loves
6:11 AM.KiwiRail is waiting for workers at its Dunedin workshop to volunteer for redundancy, before it culls more than 40 jobs. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 15 July 2011
6:00 AM.Phil Goff calls it a "game changer" but will it work? We analyse Labour's new tax plan. An inquiry begins today into whether a horse tranquillizer has been used to treat mental health patients in… Read more Audio