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Morning Report for Tuesday 16 August 2011
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Top Stories for Tuesday 16 August 2011
6:00 AM.Snow continues to disrupt many part of New Zealand, Transport Agency gives update on road closures, Power still out for many in central North Island, No planes flying from Christchurch till at least 9ā¦ Read more Audio
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Snow continues to disrupt schools, roads around country
6:10 AM.The worst snowfalls in decades are continuing to disrupt much of New Zealand. Audio
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Workers staying away because of snow not being paid
6:13 AM.Unions are urging workers to check the fine print of their employment contracts after some employers said they would dock the pay of anybody not showing up to work because of the inclement weather. Audio
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UK prime minister launches social fight back
6:16 AM.The British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched a 'social fight back' in the wake of the recent riots that rocked Britain. Audio
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Pacific News for 16 August 2011
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 16 August 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 16 August 2011
6:29 AM.Attempts by a major Maori business consultancy to build a special relationship with Kiwibank have broken down, An advisor to the Waikato Tainui parliament says the current turmoil within the iwi isā¦ Read more Audio
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Worst snowfalls in decades continue to disrupt New Zealand
6:35 AM.The bitterly cold conditions will continue today for much of New Zealand, bringing more snow to many parts of the country. Audio
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Morning Business for 16 August 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Snow continues to disrupt many part of New Zealand
7:07 AM.The worst snowfalls in decades are continuing to disrupt most of New Zealand. Audio
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Transport Agency gives update on road closures
7:09 AM.An update on roads around the country, the New Zealand Transport Agency's network operations manager, Dave Bates. Audio
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Power still out for many in central North Island
7:13 AM.Overnight, the lines company Powerco says about a thousand properties were without electricity, the majority being in South Taranaki, rural Wanganui, Manawatu and Wairarapa. Audio
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No planes flying from Christchurch till at least 9 am
7:17 AM.Now to the regions and our Christchurch reporter Rachel Graham has made her way carefully to the airport. Audio
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Snow melts but slush still covers Dunedin's roads
7:20 AM.Our reporter in Dunedin is Ian Telfer. Audio
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Wellington commuters face delays
7:23 AM.Wellington commuters are facing major delays this morning, with bus services particularly hard hit. Audio
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Farmers, growers keen to see back of polar blast
7:27 AM.Both farmers and growers are very keen to see the back of the freezing weather over much of the country. Audio
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Farming leader says stock bearing up well
7:29 AM.Joining us now is Federated Farmers meat and fibre chairperson, Jeanette Maxwell, who farms near Mount Hutt on the Canterbury Plains. Audio
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No pay policy for workers caught out by snowstorms
7:38 AM.Workers who fail to make it into work today because of snowfall may find their pay docked. Audio
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UK prime minister launches social fight back
7:42 AM.The UK's social problems have exploded 'in our face' that's according to British Prime Minister David Cameron. Audio
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Sports News for 16 August 2011
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Snow means students miss out on precious exam prep
7:49 AM.Heavy snow is forcing schools to close across the country. It's a double blow for Canterbury students who have already lost weeks of precious school time due to the earthquakes. Audio
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Yesterday's temperatures could have broken records
7:52 AM.Yesterday's temperatures could be a record breaker for New Zealand. The last time the country had a snow storm like the one that's gripped the country in the past two days was in June 1976. Audio
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World premiere of Billy T movie in Hamilton last night
7:55 AM.The man, described by many as this country's greatest comedian, was honoured last night in Hamilton at the world premiere of the film, Billy T - Te Movie. Audio
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Transpower says challenging two days ahead
8:08 AM.The owner of the electricity grid, Transpower, says the next couple of days will be challenging as it works to keep power cuts to a minimum. Audio
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Snow continues to keep Chch airport closed
8:14 AM.RNZ Christchurch reporter Rachel Graham has the latest. Audio
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Queenstown still isolated after dump of snow
8:19 AM.Steve Wilde is our reporter in snow clad Queenstown. Audio
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Business leader urges all to meet weather challenges
8:21 AM.The weather is disrupting many businesses and bringing challenges for employers and workers alike. Audio
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Three agencies agree to work together to protect children
8:24 AM.Three government agencies have agreed to work closer together to protect children from abuse. Audio
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Markets Update for 16 August 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 16 August 2011
8:34 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Global shares consolidate gains after financial turmoil
8:38 AM.Global shares have consolidated gains made on Friday after debt fears in the eurozone and the US caused turmoil on global markets last week. Audio
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Potential problems seen in reshaping Christchurch schooling
8:43 AM.A proposal to do away with school zones in central Christchurch to encourage people with families to live in the central city, could mean a big bill for the Education Ministry. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 16 August 2011
8:48 AM.Attempts by a major Maori business consultancy to build a special relationship with Kiwibank have broken down; An advisor to the Waikato-Tainui parliament says the current power struggle within theā¦ Read more Audio
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NZers urged to do homework before heading to Queensland
8:51 AM.New Zealanders thinking of heading to Queensland for a better life are being warned to do their homework first if they want to avoid a dream turning into a nightmare. Audio