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Morning Report for Wednesday 1 February 2012
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Auckland welcomes one and a half millionth resident
8:55 AM.Auckland is welcoming its one and a half millionth resident this morning. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 February 2012
8:50 AM.A senior lecturer specialising in Maori Politics says a threat by the Maori Party over partial asset sales shows the caucus is serious; A Bay of Plenty kaumatua says it seems unfair that every time… Read more Audio
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Motel Association says councils charging motels too much
8:46 AM.The Motel Association of New Zealand says it's sick of being treated like a cash cow by local governments, and something needs to change. Audio
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Romney tipped to win Florida primary
8:42 AM.Republicans in Florida are having their say about who deserves the party's presidential nomination. Audio
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Sports News for 1 February 2012
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 1 February 2012
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Nelson and Tasman mayors square off over merger
8:28 AM.The Nelson and Tasman Mayors are squaring off over a proposed merger of their councils, with one confident ratepayers will support it, and the other expecting it to be rejected. Audio
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John Banks defends 'cronyism' claims
8:22 AM.The Associate Education Minister, John Banks, is defending his appointment of a leading Act party member who has no professional experience in the education system to lead the trial of the… Read more Audio
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Political commentators weigh Maori Party's options
8:14 AM.Joining us are the commentator on Maori politics, Morgan Godfery, and the former Labour Party cabinet minister, John Tamihere. Audio
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Ex-PM explains why SOE Act had Treaty protection clause
8:09 AM.Law changes that could remove the protection of Treaty rights for iwi in partially privatised state assets could be the catalyst for a split in the Government. The SOE Act was introduced to Parliament… Read more Audio
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Social team sports way to combat obesity in Pac communities
7:57 AM.Doctors could soon be prescribing regular social games of touch rugby or football to combat obesity and diabetes in Pacific communities. Audio
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Arab League to plead for UN support for Syria plan
7:53 AM.Arab League officials are about to lay out their case for the United Nations to support a plan to get the the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, to hand over power. Graham Usher is our correspondent… Read more Audio
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Cold snap kills dozens in Eastern Europe
7:50 AM.More than 60 people have died in a cold snap in Eastern Europe. Audio
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Quake inquiry looks at whether heritage outweighed safety
7:47 AM.Witnesses before the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission have been questioned over whether preservation of heritage buildings was given more consideration than preserving human lives. Audio
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Sports News for 1 February 2012
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Occupy Wellington carries on despite eviction
7:39 AM.Occupy Wellington protesters are vowing to continue their campaign - despite being evicted from their camp in Civic Square. Audio
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More New Zealanders are watching more telly - survey
7:36 AM.Last year New Zealanders watched more television than ever before. Audio
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Humble sausage sizzle under threat
7:28 AM.The humble sausage sizzle, often the main means of raising money for everything from school camps to sports teams, could soon be under threat. Audio
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PPTA president on 'politicisation' of education agenda
7:24 AM.The President of the Post Primary Teachers' Association Robin Duff speaks with Simon Mercep. Audio
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Opposition: charter school appointment pushes political agenda
7:21 AM.The appointment of a former Act party candidate to lead a trial of charter schools is being questioned by opposition parties, who say it's pushing a political agenda rather than putting children… Read more Audio
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Radio New Zealand's political editor on Maori Party
7:15 AM.Our political editor Brent Edwards. Audio
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Maori Party to meet iwi to decide if it should quit deal
7:09 AM.The Maori Party says it will meet iwi leaders in the next few days to discuss government asset sales and will quit its deal with the Government if iwi tell it to. Audio
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Morning Business for 1 February 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Cautious enthusiasm for PM's claim of "progress"
6:41 AM.The prime minister's claim that progress is being made on getting New Zealanders access to welfare payments in Australia is being greeted with cautious enthusiasm. Audio
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National and Maori Party at odds ahead of Waitangi Day
6:38 AM.Parliament has yet to sit this year and already National is at loggerheads with one of its support partners. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 February 2012
6:28 AM.A senior lecturer specialising in Maori Politics says a threat by the Maori Party over partial asset sales shows the caucus is serious; The Maori Language Commission is supporting a former Labour MP… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 February 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 1 February 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Oposition parties question appointment on charter schools
6:10 AM.Opposition parties are questioning the selection of a leading Act party member to lead a trial of charter schools. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 1 February 2012
6:00 AM.Top Stories for Wednesday 1 February 2012 include: Maori Party to meet iwi to decide if it should quit deal; Radio New Zealand's political editor on Maori Party; Opposition: charter school appointment… Read more Audio