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Morning Report for Tuesday 15 December 2015
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NZ rapper tops the K pop charts
8:55 AM.New Zealand rapper David Shin, or Microdot as he's known, is currently topping most of South Korea's numerous pop charts with his new single Love Letter. Audio
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Inspections not ship shape
8:52 AM.Maritime New Zealand has reported a deep cut to the number of security and safety inspections carried out on suspect foreign ships. Audio
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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda about to wind up
8:45 AM.The International Criminal tribunal for Rwanda has delivered its final judgement, 21 years on from the country's genocide. Audio
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Rescue industry stalwart backs convicted pilot
8:42 AM.A stalwart of the rescue industry says the helicopter pilot who saved a hunter while his licence was suspended should not have been charged with breaking civil aviation rules. Audio
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Poverty group sick of endless reports, but no solutions.
8:39 AM.A long-time activist says she's sick of endless reports into child poverty that don't offer solutions. Audio
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Markets Update for 15 December 2015
8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Volunteer firefighter - impaling accident 'surreal emergency'
8:29 AM.A volunteer firefighter says a teenage boy who's head was impaled on a metal stake is the most surreal emergency he's ever dealt with. Audio
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Jonah's sons won't benefit from his estate
8:24 AM.It seems Jonah Lomu, despite what many people thought, didn't have a lot of money to leave his children. Audio
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NZers remain second largest group in Australian detention
8:23 AM.And the latest figures on the number of New Zealanders in detention in Australia have just been released. Audio
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Former detainee fears a return to the life of crime
8:20 AM.A convicted armed robber who's lived in Australia since he was nine and has just been deported to Invercargill says he's on the brink of returning to a life of crime. Audio
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Auckland mayoral candidates debate the issues facing supercity
8:10 AM.It's still a year until Aucklanders vote for a new Mayor, but the race is already heating up with business leader Victoria Crone officially throwing her hat in the ring. Audio
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Christchurch City Council's $750,000 overspend on photocopying
7:55 AM.The Christchurch City Council is already making New Years resolutions, including one to spend less money on photocopying. Audio
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New $200 million suit against James Hardie
7:51 AM.More than one thousand property owners have filed a class action lawsuit against James Hardie, estimated to be worth two hundred million dollars. Audio
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Consumer NZ says Nurofen should be taken off shelves
7:46 AM.Sue Chetwin is the head of the Consumer New Zealand. Audio
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Schools facing big roll drops
7:40 AM.The Education Ministry is predicting some regions will experience a a big drop in the number of children enrolling at schools over the next 30 years. Audio
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Buller takes the high road
7:36 AM.Buller's mayor says a new road through the national park is essential for his region's future. Audio
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Centenary of evacuation from Gallipoli
7:28 AM.On this day one hundred years ago troops started being evacuated from Gallipoli, bringing to an end what had been a disastrous eight month campaign. Audio
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Child poverty doubles in 30 years
7:23 AM.A report out today by the Children's Commissioner says nearly one third of New Zealand children are living in poverty. Audio
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Act's Seymour on MPs' Christmas pay rise
7:19 AM.The Remuneration Authority has given the Prime Minister and MPs a Christmas pay rise. Audio
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Corrections defend deportee supervision
7:14 AM.Justice Minister Amy Adams, who brought in a supervision regime for deportees last month, would not come on Morning Report, saying it's an operational matter. Audio
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Former detainee struggling after coming home
7:10 AM.A convicted armed robber who's lived in Australia since he was nine and has just been deported to Invercargill fears he's on the brink of returning to a life of crime. Audio
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Morning markets for 15 December 2015
6:58 AM.American stocks are mixed rattled by falling oil prices and ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. Audio
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Service sector grows with a hiss and a roar
6:56 AM.The services sector is powering the economy going into the new year. Audio
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Climate change pact seen as catalyst for agressive approach
6:53 AM.New Zealand business and manufacturing associations see the Paris agreement on climate change as an opportunity to take a more agressive approach towards reducing carbon emissions. Audio
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Chorus decision due today
6:51 AM.It's D-day for the telecommunications network operator, Chorus. Audio
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Australian losses made win against Sri Lanka essential
6:47 AM.The New Zealand cricket captain, Brendon McCullum, says losing last month's test series in Australia made it even more important the team start the series against Sri Lanka with a win. Audio
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Specialist sexual violence court should exclude jury
6:41 AM.There's widespread support for a proposal to create a specialist sexual violence court with a dedicated judge. Audio
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Advocate fears for returned detainees
6:38 AM.An advocate for criminals who have been sent back to New Zealand from Australian detention centres says there's no solid plan in place to stop them reoffending. Audio
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Early business news
6:20 AM.Our business editor Gyles Beckford is in now and it's a big day for Chorus and its pricing plans. Audio
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At least 41 Argentinian border police are dead
6:17 AM.More than 40 Argentinians have been killed after their bus plunged into a river overnight. Most of those who were killed were border patrol police officers. Audio
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Treasury says state house sale policy not driven by ideology
6:12 AM.The head of the Treasury is insisting the Government's policy of selling state houses is aimed at improving life for tenants, not satisfying an ideological agenda. Audio
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Poverty group sick of endless reports, but no solutions.
6:09 AM.A long-time activist says she's sick of endless reports into child poverty that don't offer solutions. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 15 December 2015
6:00 AM.A convicted armed robber deported from Australia tells us he's on the brink of reoffending. The Children's Commissioner says the Government's plan to solve child poverty isn't working and we examine… Read more Audio