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Morning Report for Monday 8 December 2014
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Top Stories for Monday 8 December 2014
6:00 AM.Death penalty very real threat for Whanganui man in Bali; Corrie in Beijing - details sketchy, officials not forthcoming; Prime Minister believes accusations of arrogance unwarranted; We got it wrong… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 8 December 2014
6:27 AM.Role of Maori Wardens undermined by Crown - Tribunal; Tribunal report contains UN link; Te Papa repatriation expert says museums are reluctant to part with toi moko; and Parekura Horomia book launched… Read more Audio
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Former employer devastated at drug arrest in China
6:38 AM.The former employer of a New Zealander arrested in China for trying to smuggle 75-kilograms of methamphetamine out of the country, says he's devastated at the news. Audio
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Aid agency prepares 'for the worst' in Philippines
6:41 AM.Typhoon Hagupit is continuing to batter the Philippines, toppling trees, causing flooding and blocking roads. Audio
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The Reserve Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady
6:46 AM.Those calling for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates are likely to be disappointed on Thursday. None of the 16 economists surveyed by Reuters are expecting any change to the central bank's… Read more Audio
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Evolve Education Group commits all its new funds to acquistions
6:50 AM.The newly-listed, Evolve Education Group, has already commited to spending all the money it's raised in its float - and then some. Audio
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Growth in Kiwibank's mortgages slowest since before the GFC
6:53 AM.Growth in Kiwibank's mortgage book in the September quarter was the slowest since before the global financial crisis. As with the major banks, the government-owned bank's lending to those with… Read more Audio
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Coliseum Sports grows rapidly at the expense of Sky Television
6:54 AM.Coliseum Sports Media has seen some rapid growth since its start-up 18 months ago, mostly at the expense of Sky Television. The online subscription-based service has won the exclusive rights to show… Read more Audio
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Death penalty very real threat for Whanganui man in Bali
7:11 AM.A Bali-based journalist says it's entirely possible police in New Zealand could've provided a tip off leading to a Wanganui man's arrest on drugs charges. Audio
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Details sketchy, officials not forthcoming
7:14 AM.A second New Zealand man is facing the death penalty; this time in China for allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine to Australia. 25-year old Peter Gardiner - who also has Australian citizenship… Read more Audio
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Manila correspondent updates Typhoon Hagupit
7:20 AM.At least two people have died as Typhoon Hagupit moves through the Philippines, toppling trees, causing flooding and blocking roads. Audio
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Woman, boy killed in Yemen hostage botch-up
7:25 AM.A woman and a 10-year-old boy were among 13 people killed when US-led forces failed to rescue two Western hostages in Yemen at the weekend. An American journalist, Luke Somers, and South African… Read more Audio
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Heart meds perform poorly for 1/3 of heart attack sufferers
7:28 AM.New research shows a third of New Zealanders who suffer a heart attack could benefit from a different drug regime. Following a heart attack patients are routinely prescribed aspirin and clopidogrel -… Read more Audio
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Waitangi Tribunal berates Crown over Maori Wardens
7:35 AM.The Maori Council has won a big victory at the Waitangi Tribunal over the management of Maori Wardens. It's found the Crown has weakened the authority of the volunteers by interfering in how they're… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister says climate change figures are 'broad estimate'
7:38 AM.Green activists literally buried their heads in the sand in a day of action on climate change. The Coal Action Network organised the stunt at 11 beaches to coincide with the departure of the Climate… Read more Audio
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Wellington supercity plans in for a bumpy ride
7:49 AM.It's going to be a bumpy ride rather than a super-highway as the Capital looks at transforming into a super city. Already the Greater Wellington Regional Council's been accused of financial… Read more Audio
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Future jobs in primary sector expected in cities, not on farms
7:53 AM.More and more primary sector jobs in the future won't require workers getting their hands dirty. The government estimates an extra 50 thousand workers will be needed if the sector is to reach its goal… Read more Audio
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Linda Copper on the central rail link delay
7:56 AM.Auckland mayor Len Brown will tomorrow propose to push back the start date of the $2.4 million central rail link by three years. Audio
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Typhoon Hagupit causes devastation in Philippines' Tacloban
8:09 AM.Three people have died as Typhoon Hagupit moves through the Philippines, toppling trees, causing flooding and blocking roads. Audio
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Two NZers facing the death penalty
8:15 AM.Two New Zealanders are facing the death penalty in separate drug smuggling cases in Bali and China. Antony de Malmanche remains in a Bali prison after allegedly carrying nearly two kilograms of… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister believes accusations of arrogance unwarranted
8:20 AM.The Prime Minister believes accusations of ministerial 'arrogance' are unwarranted. As a torrid election year draws to its close, and the House prepares for final sittings, a series of Ministerial… Read more Audio
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We got it wrong on Maori Wardens - Crown
8:25 AM.The government has acknowledged the Crown has breached the Treaty of Waitangi in its treatment of Maori Wardens. In a 600-page report, the Waitangi Tribunal has found the Ministry for Maori… Read more Audio
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Greens on cost of post-2020 emmission targets
8:28 AM.A climate change researcher says achieving post-2020 emission targets could cost New Zealand up to $53 billion. Audio
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Markets Update for 8 December 2014
8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Gridlock left Aucklanders trapped for hours
8:39 AM.An Auckland city councillor is demanding answers after Saturday's gridlock on the city's motorway network left motorists stranded for hours. Audio
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Orion flight labelled a perfect flight
8:41 AM.NASA's orbit of Earth in its Orion spacecraft has been labelled the most perfect flight you could imagine. The weekend's mission flew further and faster than any space capsule since the Apollo 17… Read more Audio
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Harry Potter coming back for Christmas
8:49 AM.Harry Potter is doing a re-appearing act this Christmas. The author of the popular children's books, JK Rowling, has announced she'll release 12 new Harry Potter-based short stories in the run-up to… Read more Audio
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Hawaiian waka welcomed to NZ before world tour
8:55 AM.A fleet of waka have welcomed two Hawaiian canoes to New Zealand, where they'll be based before setting off on a round-the-world trip - using only traditional methods of navigation. Audio
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:57 AM.Not a great time for Prime Minister Tony Abbott or Treasurer Joe Hockey. Audio