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Morning Report for Tuesday 1 October 2013
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Bid to convince Lego to create kits of model New Zealand birds
8:55 AM.A British bird lover is building models of native New Zealand birds out of Lego - and he's also trying to convince the toy giant to create official kits. Audio
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CCDU determined to fill new office/ accommodation complexes
8:53 AM.The Government unit charged with rebuilding the Christchurch city centre says it is working with the Government on leasing options to entice commercial tenants back into the CBD. Audio
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Amanda Knox murder retrial opens
8:49 AM.The United States student Amanda Knox and her Italian boyfriend are being retried for the 2007 death of a British woman. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 1 October 2013
8:46 AM.A broker says iwi are hanging on to their carbon credits, which means their supply is not circulating in the market; The Maori Council has sent a stern message to one of its branches - saying its… Read more Audio
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Victim-offender conferences expand to all courts from today
8:42 AM.More courts will hold Meetings between offenders and victims from today. Audio
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Mining lobby group calls for 'realism' over exploration fears
8:38 AM.A mining industry group says a 'dose of realism' is needed over fears around platinum prospecting. Audio
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Sports News for 1 October 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 1 October 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Problems not over in Syria, despite Russia / US deal
8:25 AM.United Nations weapons inspectors are en route to Syria to ensure compliance with the deal to destroy the Assad regime's chemical weapons stockpile. Audio
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New mortgage lending rules come into force
8:18 AM.New limits on mortgage lending to people with low deposits come into force today. Audio
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Corrections responds to criticism of prison health care
8:13 AM.The director of offender health for the Department of Corrections, Bronwyn Donaldson, joins us. Audio
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Drug counselor says prison healthcare inadequate
8:09 AM.Some doctors are calling for a major review of the way prisoners' health is managed. Audio
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Radio New Zealand's pips are being fixed
7:57 AM.Have you noticed a difference in Radio New Zealand's time pips? Audio
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Power prices don't follow same economic rules
7:50 AM.This morning we are reporting people are having their electricity disconnected because they can't afford to pay their power bills. Audio
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Sports News for 1 October 2013
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Anti fluoride campaigners accuse DHB of running scared
7:42 AM.Anti-fluoride campaigners in Hamilton are accusing the local district health board of running scared after it refused to show up at a public meeting in the city last night. Audio
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Government shutdown looms in US
7:37 AM.The United States Government looks set to shut down as the deadline for passing budget legislation looms. Audio
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CD to help councils after reports of higher tsunami risk
7:28 AM.The Civil Defence will help local councils review their tsunami plans after a new report found that that parts of New Zealand could be struck by much bigger waves than previously thought. Audio
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Our economics correspondent on new low deposit rules
7:23 AM.Restrictions on low deposit loans come into force today. Audio
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Energy Minister defends National's power response
7:18 AM.Listening to that was the Energy Minister, Simon Bridges. Audio
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Labour says rate of power disconnections is increasing
7:13 AM.The Labour Party says more and more people are having their electricity disconnected because they can't afford to pay their power bills. Audio
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Former prison doctor calls for major review
7:09 AM.A former Otago prison doctor, who is critical of the way health services are provided in prison, says a major review is needed. Audio
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Morning Business for 1 October 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Parata closing school on assumptions not facts - lawyer
6:40 AM.The High Court in Christchurch has been told the Minister of Education based her decision to close Phillipstown Primary School school on assumptions, not facts. Audio
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Referendum date set at worst possible time
6:37 AM.A date's been set for the referendum on asset sales but opposition parties say the Government's deliberately set it for a time when people have other things on their minds -- like counting down to… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 1 October 2013
6:27 AM.The Maori Council has sent a stern message to one of its branches - saying its leaders have no right to hold office; A broker says iwi are hanging on to their carbon credits, which means their supply… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 October 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 1 October 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Syrian foreign minister criticises US threats
6:13 AM.In a speech to the United Nations, the Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem has criticised the United States for threatening military action against Syria following the lethal chemical weapons… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 1 October 2013
6:00 AM.A former Otago prison doctor says an emphasis of security over health is putting prisoners' lives at risk. Labour says increasing numbers of New Zealanders can't afford to pay their power bill, what… Read more Audio