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Morning Report for Wednesday 27 February 2013
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Raw milk gouda takes out cheese award
8:56 AM.A raw milk gouda has taken home a gold medal in the New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards. Audio
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Breeding breakthrough for Archey's Frog
8:53 AM.After an eight year breeding programme, Auckland Zoo have finally managed to successfully breed the critically endangered Archey's Frog. Audio
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Tame Iti visits Hamilton marae after release
8:52 AM.The Tuhoe activist Tame Iti is now at Hukanui marae just north of Hamilton after being released from Waikeria Prison. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 27 February 2013
8:48 AM.A manager at the Human Rights Commission says the panel set up by the Government to seek people's views on the constitution isn't giving enough prominence to the Treaty of Waitangi; TV3 says is might… Read more Audio
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Government changes law to make sure smoking ban is lawful
8:44 AM.The Government has passed legislation to make sure its smoking ban in prisons does not break the law. Audio
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Waikato DHB rates bottom equal in turn around time
8:40 AM.Only nine out of 20 DHBs have managed to meet their target wait times, in the latest survey of emergency department performance. Audio
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Sports News for 27 February 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 27 February 2013
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Govt urged to release final Hobbit documents
8:27 AM.The Government's being urged to lay the Hobbit dispute to rest, by revealing the last secret piece of the puzzle to do with the negotiations. Audio
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Minimum wage rise too small, says union
8:20 AM.Unions, workers, and even some employers' representatives are all unimpressed by the increase in the minimum wage. Audio
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Photographer warns architecture could be wiped out
8:14 AM.Provincial mayors say if proposed rule changes around strengthening earthquake-prone buildings are approved, it could spell the end for provincial towns. Audio
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Christchurch City Council won't sell assets for the rebuild
8:08 AM.The Christchurch City Council has confirmed it won't be selling assets to help pay for the city's rebuild. Audio
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Plans to bring more cruise ships to Nelson
7:56 AM.A major push is underway to try to entice more cruise ships to dock in Nelson. The Port is working closely with Nelson Tasman Tourism to market the region as a cruise ship destination in its own… Read more Audio
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Former All White says Herbert's exit due to poor season
7:52 AM.The Wellington Phoenix play the Newcastle Jets tonight but they'll take to the field without the coach who's guided the side since it was formed in 2007. Audio
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Rural protection sought
7:49 AM.Community activists say the New Plymouth District Council isn't going far enough in trying to protect sensitive areas from oil and gas exploration. The council wants New Plymouth airport and one urban… Read more Audio
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Eye-witness says Egypt balloon crash tragic
7:45 AM.19 tourists have died in a hot air balloon crash near the ancient Egyptian town of Luxor. Audio
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Sports News for 27 February 2013
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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International markets fall after Italy election deadlock
7:37 AM.The results of the Italian general election have caused European markets to fall. After two days of voting, the election has ended in a stalemate, with the centre-left Democratic Party winning a… Read more Audio
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Minimum wage workers uninspired by pay increase
7:34 AM.Minimum wage earners say they're underwhelmed by a 25c increase in their hourly wage. The minimum wage is to increase in April from 13.50 an hour to 13.75. Audio
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PM concedes Hollywood pressure led to law change
7:26 AM.The Prime Minister has conceded the Government changed the employment law for the film industry because of pressure from Hollywood studios, despite the Crown Law Office advising against it. Audio
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Urs Signer comments on the release of Tame Iti
7:23 AM.Urs Signer was convicted alongside Tame Iti for his role in the camps in Te Urewera National Park. Audio
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Tuhoe activist Tame Iti being released on parole
7:20 AM.Tuhoe activist Tame Iti has been released from prison. Audio
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Building Minister says mayors are 'scaremongering'
7:19 AM.The Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson on Mayors claims that earthquake strengthening rules will strongly effect their towns. Audio
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Mayors warn their towns could be crippled by quake rules
7:12 AM.Meanwhile around the country opposition is growing to a proposed timeframe to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings. Audio
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Christchurch council refuses to consider asset sales
7:09 AM.Despite Government pressure on the Christchurch City Council to sell off some of its assets to help fund its 40% share of the city's earthquake repairs, the council has instead decided to raise rates… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 27 February 2013
6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a marketing report. Audio
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Opposition parties not happy with minimum wage
6:40 AM.Opposition parties say the latest increase in the minimum wage set by the Government is way too low to help workers struggling to pay their bills. Audio
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Tenants in quake-damaged council flats face higher rents
6:38 AM.The Christchurch City Council has reaffirmed it has no intention of selling assets to help pay its share of the cost of rebuilding the city. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 27 February 2013
6:27 AM.A human rights expert says the panel appointed by the Government to seek people's views on the constitution isn't giving enough prominence to the Treaty of Waitangi; TV3 says is might not bother… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 27 February 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 27 February 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Taranaki economic outlook at an all time high
6:15 AM.Taranaki's economic agency is claiming the business outlook for the region is the best it's been in more than a decade - largely on the back of a booming oil and gas industry. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 27 February 2013
6:00 AM.Christchurch council refuses to consider asset sales; Mayors warn their towns could be crippled by quake rules; Building Minister says mayors are 'scaremongering'; Tuhoe activist Tame Iti being… Read more Audio