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Morning Report for Tuesday 7 April 2015
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Top Stories for Monday 7 April 2015
6:00 AM.Mystery surrounds a sinking off the coast of Africa which sends conservation vessel Bob Barker to the rescue of an arch enemy, but was The Thunder scuttled? The how and why behind the flying Kiwi as… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 7 April 2015
6:27 AM.Ngai Tahu Tourism has taken over one of New Zealand's oldest tourism companies which is based in Queenstown; Ngati Kahungunu says its litigation of its regional council is not a good example of what a… Read more Audio
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NZ dollar hits record high against Aussie dollar
6:40 AM.The New Zealand dollar is expected to soon equal the value of the Australian dollar for the first time since the kiwi was floated in 1985. Audio
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NZ dollar continues to break records against Australian dollar
6:48 AM.The kiwi has been on the rise since early Saturday, following some weaker-than-expected American labour market data, which suggests anticipated hikes to U.S. interest rates will remain on hold for… Read more Audio
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Chatham Rock eyes backdoor listing to revive mining project
6:50 AM.Chatham Rock Phosphate says a backdoor listing on the Toronto stock exchange will put it in a much stronger position to raise the cash it needs to resubmit its consent to mine the Chatham Rise seabed.
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PwC launches global food suppy services business
6:50 AM.An international consultancy firm has found a way to profit from New Zealand's food safety scares over the past few years. Audio
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Tax changes could raise popularity of employee share schemes
6:51 AM.KPMG says proposed tax changes could raise the popularity of employee share schemes, providing it doesn't end up costing employers a lot more in administrative costs. Audio
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Ryan Bridge in China
6:55 AM.The Chinese government and central bank are ramping up policy efforts to avoid a hard landing as the world's second largest economy continues changing down a gear. Audio
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Week ahead
6:58 AM.On the corporate front, the transport and courier company, Fliway, is expected to make its debut on the NZX on Thursday. Audio
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Sea Shepherd rescues crew from poacher ship
7:11 AM.The conservation group Sea Shepherd's been at the centre of a dramatic rescue after a poaching vessel it's been shadowing for more than three months sank of the west African coast last night. Audio
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Prime Minister discusses high dollar
7:16 AM.The New Zealand dollar has almost reached parity with the Australian - yesterday recording a post-float high of 99-point-7-8 cents. Audio
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Labour leader responds to dollar
7:21 AM.The Labour Leader, Andrew Little, has been listening to that in our Wellington studio. Audio
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Bali Nine duo have legal challenges rejected
7:26 AM.Two Australian drug smugglers facing execution by firing squad in Bali are vowing to keep fighting for clemency, despite an Indonesian court rejecting their latest legal challenge. Audio
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Women defence recruitment figures remain stagnant
7:34 AM.The number of New Zealand woman signing up to the armed forces in the past decade is stagnating, despite a concerted effort to try to attract them. Audio
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Defence Force admits it needs to do better
7:36 AM.Lieutenant Colonel Louisa O'Brien from the New Zealand Army agrees the defence forces failure to attract more women isn't good enough. Audio
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Easter road toll ends with just one death
7:40 AM.The Easter holiday period has ended with just one fatality on the roads. Audio
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Former AB returns to Irish team amid investigation
7:47 AM.The former All Black, Mils Muliaina, will meet with Connacht rugby officials this week to review the sexual assault allegations against him. Audio
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Labour urges Govt to allow in more Vanuatu workers
7:49 AM.The Labour Party is urging the Government to allow more workers from Vanuatu into the country to help their communities recover and rebuild after Cyclone Pam. Audio
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Government responds to calls
7:52 AM.The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, has been listening to that. Audio
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Prospect of 10 year passports welcomed
7:56 AM.The Government is expected to consider a return to 10-year passports this month. Audio
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NZ dollar hits record high against Aussie dollar
8:11 AM.The New Zealand dollar is expected to equal the value of the Australian dollar for the first time since the kiwi was floated in 1985. Audio
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NZ dollar expected to reach parity with Australian today
8:14 AM.The New Zealand dollar could reach parity with the Australian as early as today. Audio
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Defence forces still struggling to attract women
8:17 AM.The defence forces are still struggling to attract women, more than a year on from a report recommending action on retaining and promoting them and reducing harassment and discrimination. Audio
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Akl bus, train users lose millions not using card correctly
8:22 AM.Public transport users in Auckland have lost one point seven million dollars in the past year by not using their electronic tickets correctly. Audio
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Boston bombing trial reaches final stages
8:25 AM.The trial of the man accused of the Boston marathon bombing in 2013 has entered its final stages. Audio
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Govt urged to finish clean-up of Avon River
8:28 AM.The government has finished cleaning up a three-kilometre stretch of Christchurch's Avon River, but many say the job is only half done. Audio
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University of Virginia plans to sue Rolling Stone magazine
8:37 AM.The University of Virginia fraternity chapter at the center of Rolling Stone's retracted article "A Rape on Campus" says it will sue the magazine. Audio
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RSA rejects 'apathy' as reason for cancellation
8:40 AM.The organiser of a cancelled overnight camp in Auckland to mark the Anzacs' Gallipoli landings says he's mystified by its failure. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 7 April 2015
8:46 AM.An iwi with a very turbulent history is about to enter the final stage of signing their Deed of Settlement with the Crown; Ngati Kahungunu says its litigation of its regional council is not a good… Read more Audio
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Whanganui proposes sale of pensioner units
8:50 AM.The fate of some of Whanganui's most vulnerable residents hangs in the balance as the city considers the future of its two hundred and seventy five pensioner units. Audio
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Wrestling pioneer Steve Rickard has died
8:53 AM.The man who revolutionised New Zealand's wrestling scene, Steve Rickard, has died aged 85 in Australia. Audio
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio