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Morning Report for Thursday 11 October 2012
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Karearea or New Zealand Falcon swoops Bird of the Year
8:57 AM.After fierce competition the pecking order has been decided for Bird of the Year. Audio
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Bid for Pacific languages charter school
8:53 AM.The Niuean,Tokelauan and Cook Islands Maori communities in Auckland are drawing up a joint bid for a charter school to teach their languages. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 11 October 2012
8:47 AM.Bay of Plenty Iwi affiliated to the Mataatua canoe, have the opportunity today to directly question the Prime Minister about Maori water rights; The Bay of Plenty based coastal research team which has… Read more Audio
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Christchurch rebuild largest economic event in NZ history
8:44 AM.The earthquakes in Canterbury may have brought tragedy and economic hardship for many, but Christchurch business leaders say they're now seeing renewed signs of improving business confidence. Audio
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Domestic tourism is important once again
8:41 AM.As visitors from traditional long haul markets, like Europe and the US, remain at home, the New Zealand tourism industry is refocusing its efforts on the domestic traveller. Audio
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Sports News for 11 October 2012
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 11 October 2012
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Forestry industry supports legal high crack-down
8:27 AM.The forestry industry says it supports a crack-down on synthetic cannabis and legal high products, as it too wages an offensive against alcohol and drugs. Audio
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More people using antidepressants
8:22 AM.Figures showing one in 10 New Zealanders are taking anti depressants are being welcomed by mental health campaigners as a sign that more sufferers are willing to seeking help. Audio
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Aust parliament decends into petty politics
8:18 AM.Julia Gillard's spirited speech to parliament in which she accused the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of having double standards on sexism has become a global hit online. Audio
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Child Abuse plan a positive step forward
8:11 AM.New measures unveiled in a government plan to tackle New Zealand's appalling record on child abuse make encouraging reading, according to childrens' advocates. Audio
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Romney gets poll bump despite Big Bird flap
7:57 AM.In the presidential debate last week, the Republican candidate Mitt Romney said he would end the subsidy given to the Public Broadcasting Service, which carries educational programmes like Sesame… Read more Audio
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Ombudsman hopeful corrections will review transgender policy
7:52 AM.The Ombudsman is still hopeful the Corrections Department will review its policy of placing transgender prisoners in jails according to their sex status at birth. Audio
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At least 21,000 NZ Toyotas recalled to fix fault
7:50 AM.At least 21-thousand Toyota owners in New Zealand will be affected by a global recall of 7 point 4 million cars to fix a sticky electric window switch. Audio
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Sports News for 11 October 2012
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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English confident Government will return to surplus
7:41 AM.The Finance Minister remains confident the Government's books can get back to surplus in 2014-15 as long as world economic conditions don't worsen. Audio
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Housing NZ denies lack of affordable homes in Napier
7:35 AM.Housing New Zealand is rejecting claims that there is a low-income housing crisis in Napier. Audio
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Police watchdog considers new era of openness
7:27 AM.The new head of the Independent Police Conduct Authority concedes the watchdog is too secretive, and should be more open with the public. Audio
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NZers using more anti depressants
7:22 AM.New Zealanders are using anti depressants more than ever before. Audio
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Judge in Bain compensation case paid $300,000 so far
7:18 AM.While David Bain waits to learn if he will be paid compensation for the 13 and a half years he spent in jail, it has emerged the government has so far spent four hundred thousand dollars to employ the… Read more Audio
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Labour reacts to Vulnerable Children white paper
7:14 AM.Labour's Social Development, spokesperson Jacinda Ardern. Audio
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Government unveils action plan to tackle child abuse
7:09 AM.The Government has unveiled its long-awaited action plan on how to it plans to reduce child abuse. Audio
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Morning Business for 11 October 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Jigsaw welcomes Government plan to tackle child abuse
6:37 AM.The Government has unveiled its plan on how it intends to tackle child abuse. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 11 October 2012
6:27 AM.Bay of Plenty Iwi affiliated to the Mataatua canoe will have the opportunity today to directly question the Prime Minister, John Key, about topics important to them; The Bay of Plenty based coastal… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 11 October 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 11 October 2012
6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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John Kirwan says campaign drives anti depressant usage
6:11 AM.New Zealanders are using anti depressants more than ever before, and rugby legend and mental health campaigner Sir John Kirwan says it's no bad thing. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 11 October 2012
6:00 AM.Government unveils action plan to tackle child abuse; Labour reacts to Vulnerable Children white paper; Judge in Bain compensation case paid $300,000 so far; NZers using more anti depressants; Police… Read more Audio