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Morning Report for Friday 17 October 2014
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:54 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Dunedin calls in international painters
8:51 AM.As it prepares to celebrate the revival of its heritage warehouse precinct, Dunedin has called in international help to give its walls a major face-lift too. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 17 October 2014
8:47 AM.The Green Party's co-leader, Metiria Turei, says Hone Harawira's feed the kids bill, is an important debate for the country to have; Te Puni Kokiri says it has committed all the Whanau Ora money to… Read more Audio
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New cultural approach to Pasifika financial education
8:42 AM.A new cultural approach to teaching Pasifika families how to get out of debt and be smarter with their finances is about to be trialled at two Auckland churches. Audio
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Call for new approach for dementia, aged residential care
8:38 AM.An international expert on end-of-life care says major changes are needed in the way those with dementia are cared for in resthomes. Audio
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Prime Minister on New Zealand's winning of seat
8:35 AM.Prime Minister John Key has just been talking to the media outside his house about the UN Security Council win. Audio
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Markets Update for 17 October 2014
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Township "at risk of disappearing"
8:27 AM.Authorities say a tiny township in the Manawatu-Wanganui countryside is at risk of disappearing because the locals can't pay the water rates. Audio
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Principals' Federation welcomes govt taking charge of Novopay
8:25 AM.The Government is taking over control of the trouble-plagued school payroll system, Novopay, from today. Audio
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Islamic State stalled and driven out of most of Kobane, for now
8:21 AM.The progress made in recent days by Islamic State in eastern Iraq could be stalled, at least for now. Audio
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Former UN ambassador analyses Security Council vote
8:16 AM.Terence O'Brien was ambassador to the United Nations when New Zealand last sat on the Security Council in the early 1990s, and was President of the Security Council during the war in the former… Read more Audio
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Foreign Minister says stance on ISIS not significant in vote
8:11 AM.The Prime Minister says New Zealand's success in winning a seat on the United Nations Security Council is a victory for small states. Audio
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All Blacks face Wallabies in final Bledisloe Cup game
7:55 AM.The Wallabies first five Quade Cooper will make his return from shoulder surgery when Australia hosts the All Blacks this weekend at Suncorp Stadium. Audio
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Suburban Auckland may get overhaul with new agency
7:52 AM.The country's first large-scale Urban Development Agency could be set up in Auckland to lead a multi-billion dollar revamp of suburban centres. Audio
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US / European stocks continue to tumble: Ebola blamed partially
7:48 AM.It's been a topsy turvey ride for international money markets overnight, with volatility stretching from the United States to Asia and Europe. Audio
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Government takes over Novopay today
7:43 AM.Ownership of the much-maligned Novopay school payroll system passes from Australian company Talent2 to the government today. Audio
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Ombudsman to begin inquiry into Official Information Act
7:37 AM.In its annual report released yesterday, the Office of the Ombudsman says it's making significant progress in making sure people are treated fairly in New Zealand. Audio
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Cairns appears in London court
7:29 AM.It's likely the former New Zealand cricketer, Chris Cairns, will have to wait a year before going on trial for perjury. Audio
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Search for trekkers missing in Nepal after blizzards
7:24 AM.Scores of trekkers remaining missing after unseasonal blizzards and avalanches killed at least 28 people along the high altitude Annapurna mountain route in Nepal yesteray. Audio
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EU Minister meet in Brussels
7:21 AM.Health ministers in the European Union have been meeting overnight in Brussels to reconsider the fight against Ebola. Audio
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Ebola wrangling reaches Capitol Hill
7:15 AM.President Barack Obama's top public health adviser has warned a congressional hearing in Washington, that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa will pose a long-term danger to the American healthcare… Read more Audio
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New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the Security Council
7:10 AM.New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the United Nations Security Council. Audio
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Morning markets for 17 October 2014
6:57 AM.Wall Street has moved into positive territority a short while ago, after a weak start to the session. Audio
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Christchurch City Holdings' annual profit rose five-fold
6:55 AM.Christchurch City Holdings' annual net profit rose more than five-fold, boosted by insurance payouts to one of its investments, Lyttelton Port. Audio
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Contact dismisses 'dinosaur company' warning
6:54 AM.Contact Energy has heard it risks becoming a dinosaur company, like New Zealand Post, who didn't predict what email was going to do to its business. Audio
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NZ Racing Board's annual profit flat after budget blowout
6:52 AM.The New Zealand Racing Board's flat profit was due to a 3-million-dollar budget blow-out in spending, on broadcasting and online developments. Audio
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Fletcher Building subsidiary closes manufacturing plant
6:51 AM.A subsidiary of Fletcher Building, which produces Pink Batts insulation, plans to close its Christchurch manufacturing operations and move its Auckland plant to a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week… Read more Audio
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Manufacturing activity points to a step up in growth
6:49 AM.If manufacturing activity is any guide, the slightly slower economic growth in the June quarter, was a blip, and the September outcome was probably a step up in pace. Audio
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Farmgate milk prices still likely to fall
6:48 AM.The latest rise in global dairy prices will be a welcome relief to farmers, but doesn't necessarily signal a return to a higher farmgate milk price. Audio
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NZ has won a spot on the United Nations Security Council,
6:35 AM.New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the United Nations Security Council, securing 145 out of 193 votes on the first ballot. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 17 October 2014
6:28 AM.The Mana Movement Leader, Hone Harawira, says the Feed the Kids bill is expected to be picked up by the Green Party's co-leader Metiria Turei; Te Puni Kokiri says it has committed all the Whanau Ora… Read more Audio
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Ownership of Novopay passes to government today
6:20 AM.Ownership of the problematic Novopay school payroll system passes from Australian company Talent2 to the Government today. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 17 October 2014
6:00 AM.A ten year campaign ends with the big prize - a seat on the Security Council, as New Zealand beats off Turkey and Spain. We hear from Murray McCully. Ebola wrangling reaches Capitol Hill and searching… Read more Audio