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Morning Report for Friday 11 April 2014
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Mysterious whisky may be worth thousands
8:51 AM.Child Cancer Foundation's Win Macmillan is trying to establish if a bottle of whisky, which has been donated to them, was indeed part of the SS Politician's cargo. Audio
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Trade Minister says businesses ignorant of China
8:48 AM.The Trade Minister says New Zealand businesses will have to stop being ignorant of the Chinese culture if they want to expand trade there. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 11 April 2014
8:45 AM.Representatives from every Kohanga Reo throughout the country will be at a hui aimed at making changes to the leadership of the movement; A traditionally staunch Maori language broadcaster has started… Read more Audio
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Asafa Powell banned for 18 months for doping
8:42 AM.Former world champion sprinter Asafa Powell has been banned for 18 months after failing a drug test. Audio
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Phoenix in danger of wooden spoon yet again
8:39 AM.With a new coach and new signings it was all supposed to be so very different for the Wellington Phoenix football side this season. Audio
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Veterans short-changed by Bill says Labour
8:36 AM.The Labour Party's defence spokesperson, Phil Goff, has accused the Government of being mean-spirited by not extending the War Pension to all veterans. Audio
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Markets Update for 11 April 2014
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Anti mining groups worried application will open flood gates
8:27 AM.People opposed to seabed mining off the North Island's west coast say if an application to mine is successful, it will open a flood of mining activity. Audio
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School facing closure claims backdown by Education Minister
8:24 AM.A little Christchurch school fighting closure claims to have scored a backdown from the Education Minister, Hekia Parata, as it prepares for another legal challenge. Audio
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Kohanga Reo - time to move forward
8:21 AM.Some Kohanga Reo say a crucial hui this weekend must ensure the trust gets back on track and focusses on the education of tamariki. Audio
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Republicans plan fly-by banner for royal yacht race
8:16 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says the raptuous crowds that turned out to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Blenheim, prove there's little appetite for ditching the monarchy. Audio
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Winston Peters hesitant about joing a Labour-Greens coalition
8:10 AM.The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, has questioned why his party would want to be part of any post election deal with Labour and the Green Party, if the two cannot co-operate in the run up… Read more Audio
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Busy weekend ahead for Royals
7:57 AM.Aucklanders will get a chance to spot the visiting royal couple this afternoon, as they take the helm of America's Cup yachts in a race along the waterfront. Audio
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Professor addresses misconceptions about psychopaths
7:54 AM.Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho is an early and classic example of how psychopaths are traditionally portrayed at the movies. Audio
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The Warriors battle continues off the field.
7:50 AM.The off field battle at the Warriors rugby league club is becoming increasingly bitter, with the co-owner, Sir Owen Glenn, calling for an investigation by an independent body. Audio
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Guessed pregnancy measurements could lead to risks missed
7:44 AM.Researchers say doctors and midwives are inaccurately recording estimated heights and weights of some pregnant women, which could lead to risks in the pregnancy being missed. Audio
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Countdown on to find plane before black box batteries die.
7:40 AM.An Australian Orion aircraft involved in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet has detected a possible black box signal, near where the defence vessel Ocean Shield had located similar pings… Read more Audio
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Pistorius accused of adapting events
7:35 AM.Olympian Oscar Pistorius has denied treating his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, badly in a second day of cross examination. Audio
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State Reception for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
7:29 AM.There was laughter and applause for the Duke of Cambridge last night, as he cracked a joke or two at a State Reception at Government House in Wellington. Audio
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Flu expert says Tamiflu and Relenza have limitations
7:23 AM.A leading infectious disease expert says the anti-flu drugs Tamiflu and Relenza may not do much to stave off the killer bug, but there's nothing else in the arsenal. Audio
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Mana Party members to consider alliance with Dotcom
7:18 AM.The Mana Party kicks off its annual general meeting in Rotorua tomorrow, with a proposal to join forces with the controversial internet mogul, Kim Dotcom, set to dominate proceedings. Audio
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Cunliffe responds to claims distancing greens is a stunt
7:13 AM.Listening to that was the Labour leader David Cunliffe. Audio
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PM says ignore the rhetoric over Labour and the Greens
7:10 AM.The Prime Minister says any talk of Labour distancing itself from the Greens is merely a stunt, as he has no doubt they'll work together after the election, if they're in a position to form a… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 11 April 2014
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Shotover Jet prepares to take royals for a spin
6:44 AM.Safety is the number one priority as the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge embark on what will be the most daring aspect of their trip to this country - a jet boat ride in Queenstown on Sunday. Audio
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NZ First - if Labour / Greens can't agree, they won't join deal
6:39 AM.The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says if Labour and the Greens can't get their act together before the election, he questions why his party would want to be part of any post election… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 11 April 2014
6:27 AM.Representatives from every Kohanga Reo throughout the country will be at a hui aimed at making changes to the leadership of the movement; A traditionally staunch Maori language broadcaster has started… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 11 April 2014
6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 11 April 2014
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Inaccurate pregnancy measurements could lead to improper care
6:09 AM.Researchers say doctors and midwives are inaccurately recording estimated heights and weights of some pregnant women, which could lead to risks in the pregnancy being missed. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 11 April 2014
6:00 AM.We ask David Cunliffe why he won't commit to a deal with the Greens. Hone Harawira's party prepares to talk to Kim Dotcom and Is the 32 million dollars spent on the Tamiflu vaccine a good investment? Audio