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Morning Report for Wednesday 7 December 2011
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New Zealand teens get off the couch for leisure time
8:55 AM.Researchers have found that New Zealand teenagers appear to spend less time in front of TV and computer screens than their counterparts in other countries. Audio
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Street clash with police on riot on death anniversary
8:52 AM.Greek police have fired tear gas on dozens of hooded youths who hurled petrol bombs and stones in Athens, while hundreds marched to parliament to mark the shooting of a student by police three years… Read more Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 7 December 2011
8:47 AM.The Mana Party says it's being singled out by Auckland Council, which has issued a trespass notice to the Occupy Auckland protestors - who are against corporate greed; A national body representing… Read more Audio
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Northland oyster farmers confident industry has a future
8:45 AM.North Island oyster farmers say their industry's short-term future is dire, and although they're confident it will recover eventually, the wait may be too long for some. Audio
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Pressure mounts on Europe as S & P reviews eurozone
8:40 AM.Eurozone countries are coming under increasing international pressure before a summit later this week seen as crucial for the future of the single currency. Audio
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Sports News for 7 December 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 7 December 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Auckland's reputation 'at stake' because of strike action
8:27 AM.The Auckland Chamber of Commerce says the city's international reputation is at stake if an industrial dispute between the Port of Auckland and its workers continues for much longer. Audio
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Record fine for US mine explosion
8:25 AM.A US mining company has agreed to pay nearly 270 million dollars (NZ) in restitution and penalties following a mine explosion in West Virginia last year that killed 29 men. Audio
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Maori Party discuss future leadership
8:22 AM.The future of Pita Sharples as co-leader of the Maori Party will be discussed by party members in ten days' time. Audio
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Economist, academic discuss inequality report
8:12 AM.Joining us now are the economist Gareth Morgan, and the University of Auckland law professor, Jane Kelsey. Audio
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OECD report co-author says tax cuts won't trickle down
8:08 AM.A report by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has found that among developed countries, New Zealand experienced one of the fastest increases in the gap between rich and poor… Read more Audio
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Soldiers receive award for gallantry in Afghanistan
7:58 AM.The family of the patrol commander killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan have watched as three of the soldiers involved in trying to help him were decorated for their bravery. Audio
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Auckland Transport launches trial to encourage car sharing
7:55 AM.Auckland Transport is making car parks available in busy locations to encourage car sharing. Audio
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Ashburton hospital latest to shut e/q prone buildings
7:52 AM.Part of Ashburton Hospital is being shut down, after an engineering report showed two buildings are at high risk of collapse during an earthquake. Audio
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Christchurch principals unhappy with charter school plan
7:47 AM.Principals in Christchurch are unhappy with the government's plan to trial so-called charter schools in the city. Audio
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Sports News for 7 December 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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National-Act deal on ACC changes criticised
7:35 AM.The lobby group ACC Futures Coalition says the confidence and supply agreement between the National and Act parties spells bad news for accident compensation. Audio
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Twin bomb blast kills about 60 in Afghanistan on holy day
7:25 AM.About sixty people are dead after simultaneous bomb attacks targeted the Afghan cities of Kabul and Mazar-e Sharif on the Shiite holy day of Ashura. Audio
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Push for secret Pike River hearings rejected
7:20 AM.The Pike River Royal Commission has rejected a request for the Department of Labour's dossier into the mine disaster to be discussed in secret. Audio
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Labour discusses how to tackle inequality
7:15 AM.Labour discusses how to tackle inequality. Audio
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National's finance spokesperson responds to rich-poor gap
7:12 AM.National's finance spokesperson responds to rich-poor gap. Audio
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Govt support parties disagree with report on raising tax
7:07 AM.The government support parties, Act and United Future, disagree with a new international report that suggests taxing the rich more would help close the income gap. Audio
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Morning Business for 7 December 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Act, National accused of tying hands of future govts
6:40 AM.Opposition parties have accused National and Act of trying to tie the hands of future governments which face tough economic times. Audio
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OECD findings on NZ's rich-poor gap no surprise to Peters
6:35 AM.A report by the Paris-based Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development says that from 1985 to 2008, the gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand rose faster than in almost any other… Read more Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 7 December 2011
6:27 AM.A national body representing many Maori immersion schools hopes the funding it receives from government will not be under threat by an idea to trial so-called charter schools; The Mana Party says it's… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 7 December 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 7 December 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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New website launched for adventure operators
6:15 AM.The adventure tourism industry will use a new website to help ensure safety within the industry. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 7 December 2011
6:00 AM.Govt support parties disagree with report on raising tax;National's finance spokesperson responds to rich-poor gap;Labour discusses how to tackle inequality;Push for secret Pike River hearings… Read more Audio