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Morning Report for Tuesday 10 February 2015
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Top Stories for Tuesday 10 February 2015
6:00 AM.Andrew Little says John Key needs to face up to the difficult issue of Maori sovereignty. John Key's not having a bar of it. It's the second day of Mark Lundy's retrial and a worryingly high number of… Read more Audio
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Chinese buyers showing interest in Christchurch
6:23 AM.A Canterbury real estate company says there's been a surge of interest in Christchurch property from Chinese buyers. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 10 February 2015
6:25 AM.A whanau spokesperson of the Ngati Porou leader, Apirana Mahuika, says he laid down a foundation for future generations; The candidate certain to represent Labour in the Northland by-election is… Read more Audio
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Political spat over sovereignty versus separatism
6:38 AM.Greater sovereignty for Maori or a dangerous path towards separatism? Audio
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Milford Asset Management confirms it is under investigation
6:47 AM.The fund manager, Milford Asset Management, has confirmed it's under investigation from the capital markets regulator over claims of market manipulation. Audio
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Analysts expect a small increase in earnings from Skycity
6:48 AM.The casino operator, Skycity, will be one of the first major companies to report its earnings results and analysts are expecting a small increase in earnings as a result of better returns from its… Read more Audio
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NZX reaches $1.2m preliminary tax settlement with IRD
6:51 AM.The stock market operator, NZX, will set aside 1.2 million dollars to settle a tax bill with Inland Revenue. Audio
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Opus International cuts senior management jobs in NZ
6:52 AM.The listed company, Opus International Consultants, has cut its New Zealand senior management team by over half. Audio
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TSB Bank hopes its 10-year fixed offer will grow market share
6:53 AM.TSB Bank is hoping its low 10-year fixed-rate mortgage offer will help it grow its market share. Audio
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MYOB says its customer numbers can't be compared with Xero's
6:56 AM.MYOB says its figures on customer numbers in Australia and New Zealand using its cloud services aren't comparable with those of its rival, Xero. Audio
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Currency and low oil price driving confidence
6:58 AM.The New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association says rising domestic sales, a lower New Zealand and falling oil prices have boosted confidence. Audio
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Maori sovereignty and seperatism not the same thing
7:11 AM.John Key says the last thing New Zealand needs is a debate on Maori sovereignty, warning that it could lead to a "road to separatism." Audio
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Christine Lundy's brother to give evidence today
7:16 AM.The brother of Christine Lundy will be the first to give evidence today in the retrial of Mark Lundy, who is accused of murdering his wife and daughter in 2000. Audio
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NZ top country for dairy product rejections
7:20 AM.New Zealand's topped a list of countries which have had their dairy products rejected by China, according to a Chinese consumer website. Audio
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Auckland hostel investigated after hygeine complaint
7:26 AM.Neighbours of a downtown Auckland hostel which is under investigation for poor hygiene say they're living in fear, and are sick of filth spilling out on to the streets. Audio
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SmartTV can spy on you
7:33 AM.Samsung is warning people not to discuss personal information in front of their smart television set. Audio
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Australian PM has a "near death experience"
7:39 AM.The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, is describing yesterday's leadership challenge as a near death experience. Audio
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Winston Peters eyes Northland electorate seat
7:45 AM.New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he's thinking very hard about contesting the Northland by-election. Audio
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Ngati Porou leader Apirana Mahuika in state at Te Rahui Marae
7:51 AM.Large numbers of people are expected to pay their respects to the late Ngati Porou Leader Apirana Mahuika over the next two days as he lies in state at Te Rahui Marae near Ruatoria. Audio
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Shooting incident in France's second largest city
7:55 AM.A huge security operation is currently underway in the French city of Marseille after hooded gunmen fired at police. Audio
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FIFA U-20 World Cup draw announced tonight
7:57 AM.This evening, the Junior All Whites will find out who they play in their first match of the under-20 Fifa World Cup. Audio
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Barack Obama and Angela Merkel meet to discuss Ukraine
8:10 AM.Barack Obama says the US is considering sending lethal arms to Ukraine if diplomacy with Russia fails to end the crisis. Audio
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Five Eyes partners break with tradition of secrecy
8:15 AM.After decades of secrecy, members of the Five Eyes intelligence network are coming in from the cold ... prepared to at least tell the world that they are having meetings and revealing something of the… Read more Audio
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Tony Abbott promises to change leadership style
8:21 AM.The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has promised to change his leadership style after surviving a confidence vote yesterday. Audio
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Christchurch rebuild sparks Chinese interest
8:27 AM.A Canterbury real estate company says Chinese investors are putting money into Christchurch property as opportunities from the rebuild grow. Audio
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AIDS Foundation says court case shows gaps
8:27 AM.The Aids Foundation says the case of a father fighting to keep the care of his HIV-positive son in his own hands identifies gaps in how New Zealand deals with the virus. Audio
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Markets Update for 10 February 2015
8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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At least 22 killed in clashes with police in Egypt
8:38 AM.Egypt has suspended its football league after at least 22 fans were crushed to death as they tried to get into a stadium in Cairo. Audio
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Just qualifying for Cricket World Cup a feat for some teams
8:44 AM.Fourteen teams are contesting the Cricket World Cup which starts this weekend. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 10 February 2015
8:49 AM.A whanau spokesperson of the Ngati Porou leader, Apirana Mahuika, says he laid down a foundation for future generations; The religious movement founded by the Maori prophet, Te Kooti Arikirangi Te… Read more Audio
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Cycling tourism enjoys favourable tailwinds
8:52 AM.Tourism operators say the national cycleway initiative has attracted high-spending cyclists, and that's helping struggling provincial towns and regions. Audio
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Orchestra desperately hunting a rare instrument
8:56 AM.The race is on for a New Zealand orchestra to locate a rare woodwind instrument ahead of its season opening next week. Audio