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Morning Report for Thursday 6 February 2014
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Top Stories for Thursday 6 February 2014
6:00 AM.Opposition woo voters at Waitangi to ensure change of government; Prime Minister says state of race relations is vastly improved in 2014; Shane Dobbin to carry New Zealand flag at Winter Olympics in… Read more Audio
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Master waka reflects on his canoes at Waitangi celebrations
6:10 AM.Master waka builder Hekenukumai "Hec" Busby has made at least 30 waka and each February returns to Waitangi to bless two large waka housed at the Treaty grounds in the Bay of islands. Audio
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Pacific News for 6 February 2014
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 6 February 2014
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi for 6 February 2014
6:27 AM.Crowds have gathered at the treaty grounds in Waitangi to take part in the dawn service; Time to look at Waitangi Day events throughout the motu; An Auckland tribe with no marae building has started… Read more Audio
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David Cunliffe live from Waitangi
6:35 AM.David Cunliffe is making his first trip to Waitangi as the leader of the Labour Party, well aware that a good response from Maori voters could be crucial to his chances of becoming prime minister… Read more Audio
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Sochi sets first record: most expensive Wintr Olympics ever
6:41 AM.The Olympic flame has arrived in Sochi, with the Winter Games opening in two days time. Audio
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Morning Business News for 6 February 2014
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Opposition woo voters at Waitangi
7:09 AM.Opposition parties attending Waitangi have urged Maori to vote for them to help change the Government. Audio
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Prime Minister says state of race relations is improved in 2014
7:12 AM.John Key used his Waitangi speech to tell Maori that they have done very well under a National government. Audio
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Shane Dobbin to carry NZ flag at Winter Olympics in Sochi
7:17 AM.The speed skater Shane Dobbin will carry the flag for New Zealand at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympic Winter Games. Audio
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Lawyer hopeful Schapelle Corby could be released soon
7:21 AM.Schapelle Corby will know within days whether she will be released on parole from a Bali jail, more than nine years after she was caught with drugs at the holiday island's airport. Audio
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Wage growth still slow but increases on horizon
7:24 AM.New statistics show wage growth is still slow, despite the rest of the economy picking up. Audio
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Paihia boy takes out Waitangi Has Talent competition
7:28 AM.A young boy from Paihia with a message has taken out this year's Waitangi Has Talent competition. Audio
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Maori women allowed to speak on Te Tii marae
7:35 AM.History was made at Waitangi's Te Tii marae yesterday when for the first time, women were allowed to speak. Audio
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UN demands Vatican remove all known or suspected child abusers
7:39 AM.In an unprecedented report, the United Nations has demanded the Vatican immediately remove all clergy members who are known, or suspected, child abusers. Audio
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Sports News for 6 February 2014
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Crown moves to fix tribe's marae and land loss
7:48 AM.It has no marae, virtually no land, and no money but things are about to improve for the Auckland iwi, Te Kawerau a Maki. The Crown is poised to apologise and compensate the iwi. Audio
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ASB Bank fraudster granted parole
7:51 AM.A man who stole 18 million dollars from the ASB Bank, spending it on property, prostitutes and wine, has been granted parole. Audio
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Search for missing Nina will continue
7:53 AM.Family and friends of the crew members of the missing yacht Nina are planning a new search of islands between New Caledonia and Australia. Audio
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Support at Waitangi for change to NZ flag
7:56 AM.Support for a change to the New Zealand flag is strong among people at Waitangi, there to attend the 174th anniversary of the signing of the treaty tomorrow. Audio
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John Key issues challenge to hikoi spokesperson
8:09 AM.On a day of low key protest at Waitangi yesterday, it was the Prime Minister, John Key, who made the most talked about challenge. Audio
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Hone Harawira says Waitangi is a day for korero
8:12 AM.The Mana Party leader Hone Harawira is one of the thousands at Waitangi but took a relatively quiet profile during yesterday's political welcomes. Audio
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Our Northland reporter on Waitangi Day
8:17 AM.Our Northland reporter Lois Williams has been covering Waitangi Day events since 1989. Audio
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Up to 14 waka to launch from Te Tii Beach this morning
8:20 AM.A mass sail past of waka will be one of the highlights of the 174th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the treaty at Waitangi today. Audio
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Dawn service held in the Mount to commemorate Treaty signing
8:23 AM.A dawn service has been held in Mount Maunganui and our reporter Lorna Perry is there. Audio
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It's 40 years today since the first ever 'bird'
8:25 AM.They've been a staple of Radio New Zealand for decades - four to be exact. The bird calls have been played in the mornings on Radio New Zealand since 1974. Audio
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Markets Update for 5 February 2014
8:30 AM.A brief udate of movements in the business sector. Audio
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Sports News for 5 February 2014
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Further south, Waitangi Day celebrations are more relaxed
8:38 AM.Further south in the country, Waitangi celebrations are a little more relaxed than than in the far north. Audio
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NZ favourites in the first cricket Test against India
8:42 AM.The New Zealand cricketers may have thrashed India in the one-day series, but will need to overcome different challenges in the Tests which begin in Auckland this morning. Audio
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Principals say guidelines will lead to more police calls
8:47 AM.New guidelines on schools' legal limits when searching students for drugs and weapons, which were published yesterday, clarify their powers in light of law changes made in the Education Act last year… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 6 February 2014
8:48 AM.The rain in Waitangi is putting a dampner on festivities to mark the signing of the treaty; Ngati Kahungunu in the Hawkes Bay region is holding a massive whanau day in Hastings; Hundreds of people are… Read more Audio
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Citizenship ceremonies mark Waitangi Day
8:52 AM.Mayors in many districts are marking Waitangi Day by conducting citizenship ceremonies and today near Lyttleton the Colorado native Betsy Macdonald is to be sworn in by Christchurch mayor Lianne… Read more Audio
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Navy band plays on at Waitangi
8:56 AM.One of the most distinctive sounds being heard at Waitangi throughout the Waitangi Day celebrations comes from the Royal New Zealand Navy's band. Audio