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Morning Report for Friday 28 November 2014
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Monthly building consents up, but still trending down
12:20 PM.The number of consents for new houses and apartments increased by almost 9 percent last month, following a fall in September. Audio
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Average electricity lines charges to fall 1.1% from April 1
12:17 PM.The Commerce Commission says electricity distributors are generally happy with the new pricing that takes effect on April the first. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:57 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Giant Penguin that lived 28 Million years ago discovered
8:52 AM.Scientists have discovered a new species of giant penguin that lived in waters around Waikato about 27 to 28 million years ago. Audio
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Commissioner warns waterfront properties will disappear
8:49 AM.The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is warning against buying waterfront properties, saying they'll be gone within decades. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 28 November 2014
8:45 AM.The Iwi Chairs Forum has donated two thousand dollars to a Motiti Island hapu which is fighting to have the Rena wreck removed from their reef; The Maori Party Co-leader, Marama Fox, says new… Read more Audio
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Delays into Jai Davis' death impeded investigation
8:41 AM.The police officer leading an investigation into the death of an inmate at an Otago prison, says the initial inquiry into his death was simply not good enough. Audio
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Bill English tells Insight state house sell-off is justified
8:36 AM.The government's main justifications for wanting to sell-off almost a third of state houses are being disputed. Audio
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Markets Update for 28 November 2014
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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NZ Players Association reacts to Phillip Hughes death
8:26 AM.The second day of the third cricket test between New Zealand and Pakistan was called off yesterday as a mark of respect for the Australian player, Phillip Hughes. Audio
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Can the Prime Minister brush off latest controversy?
8:18 AM.It's been a difficult week for the Prime Minister, John Key, who's copped a lot of flak from opposition parties and the media. Audio
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Who will be held to account for Phillip John Smith's escape?
8:14 AM.The Department of Corrections has been heavily criticised for Smith skipping the country. Audio
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Smith departure a surprise for NZ lawyer
8:11 AM.The convicted murderer and child molester Phillip John Smith is on his way back to this country, after deportation from Brazil just after six am New Zealand time. Audio
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Justice Minister responds to Glenn Inquiry recommendations
7:57 AM.I spoke to the Justice Minister Amy Adams a short time ago and she says she welcomes the report's contribution to the debate over family violence. Audio
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Glenn Inquiry calls for Family Violence Court
7:54 AM.Establishing a new Family Violence Court is a key recommendation in the final report of the Independent Glenn Inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence. Audio
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Triple-stabbing in Albany yesterday
7:52 AM.One woman is dead and two others in hospital after a triple-stabbing in Albany yesterday - this on the eve of the release of the final report from the Glenn Inquiry into child abuse and domestic… Read more Audio
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Former GCSB director critical of new terrorist fighters law
7:41 AM.Listening to that is Sir Bruce Ferguson is a former director of the GCSB. Audio
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MPs warned new anti-terror laws allow fishing expeditions
7:38 AM.MPs have been warned tough new anti-terror legislation would allow spies the extraordinary power to go on fishing expeditions for information. Audio
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Australian Cricketer Phillip Hughes dies
7:29 AM.The death of 25-year-old Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has left Australia in shock. Audio
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Police confirm Phillip Smith has been deported
7:28 AM.Police confirm that Phillip Smith has been deported from Brazil and is en-route back to New Zealand. Audio
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Political Editor analyses Key's week
7:25 AM.Joining us is our Political Editor, Brent Edwards. Audio
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Andrew Little on John Key's difficult week
7:18 AM.It's been a tumultuous week for the Prime Minister, John Key, who's come under fire since the release of the SIS inquiry, and his involvement with the right-wing blogger, Cameron Slater. Audio
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Father of Phillip John Smith
7:15 AM.The biological father of Phillip John Smith, John Traynor, joins us. Audio
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Smith's departure takes lawyer by surprise
7:14 AM.Smith's lawyer in New Zealand is Tony Ellis and today's departure has taken him by surprise. Audio
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Phillip Smith deported from Brazil, on way back to Auckland
7:11 AM.The convicted murderer and child molester Phillip John Smith has been deported from Brazil and is on his way back to Auckland, via Santiago. Audio
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Chamber says broadband to benefit all businesses
6:57 AM.The Otago Chamber of Commerce says small to large businesses will feel the benefit of faster broadband in the region. Audio
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Easing of ASB's index of Canterbury's economic activity
6:55 AM.A monthly barometer of Canterbury's economic performance shows construction work is continuing to ease. Audio
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Trilogy's says sales growing: as interest builds in new markets
6:54 AM.Trilogy International says the company is enjoying strong sales growth in its more established key markets, while interest is building in its new markets in Asia. Audio
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Gentrak cautious about raising profit expectations
6:53 AM.Gentrak is taking a cautious approach to upgrading its guidance for the full year, despite a big new contract in Australia and 40 percent growth in the United Kingdom. Audio
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Tower has $141 million more capital than it needs to be solvent
6:51 AM.Tower says it has 141-million dollars more in capital than it needs - to be solvent - and it's planning to use up to 34 million dollars - of that - to buy back its own shares. Audio
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An economist forecasts further falls in dairy exports
6:49 AM.An economist is forecasting dairy exports, particularly to China, will fall further before they begin to stabilise. Audio
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Australian cricketer, Phillip Hughes, passes away
6:44 AM.Tributes are flowing in for Australian cricketer, Phillip Hughes, who died yesterday from the injury he suffered when he was struck on the side of his neck by a bouncer during a state match at the… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister adamant he has not lied or misled New Zealand
6:41 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, remains adamant he has not lied or misled New Zealand over his dealings with the right-wing blogger Cameron Slater. Audio
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Smith leaves Brazil for Auckland, via Chile
6:40 AM.The convicted murderer and child molestor Phillip John Smith has been deported from Brazil and is now on the first step of his journey back to New Zealand. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 28 November 2014
6:27 AM.Kaumatua are helping a Hamilton based Runanga to choose who should live in new homes it's building; The Iwi Chairs Forum has donated two thousand dollars to a Motiti Island hapu which is fighting to… Read more Audio
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Phillip Smith about to leave Rio
6:11 AM.The convicted murderer and child molestor Phillip John Smith is about to depart Rio de Janeiro on the first step of his journey back to New Zealand. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 28 November 2014
6:00 AM.Phillip John Smith has been deported. He's on his way back to New Zealand. More exclusive details shortly from our correspondent who saw the convicted murderer and child molester leave Rio de Janeiro… Read more Audio