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Morning Report for Tuesday 2 February 2016
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Top Stories for Tuesday 2 February 2016
6:00 AM.Zika emergency talks take place in Geneva;TPP critics say US will put presure on other nations to rejig agreement;Prime Minister John Key discusses TPP signing;Sale of Far North island to Chineseā¦ Read more Audio
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Iowa caucuses signal start of US presidential campaign
6:10 AM.After a colourful and controversial lead up, it's business time for those hoping to contest the United States presidency. Audio
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NZ won't move if US calls for longer monopolies for drugs
6:35 AM.The Trade Minister, Todd McClay, says he won't be swayed by pressure to accept a longer monopoly protection period for next generation drugs. Audio
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Fonterra owners seek smaller board, but still wants farmers
6:40 AM.Fonterra is asking farmers to have a say on how the dairy giant should be governed. Audio
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Kathmandu says it's on track to meet profit expectations
6:49 AM.The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, Kathmandu Holdings, says it's on track to deliver on its full year profit guidance, with solid Christmas holiday sales in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
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Ryman buys third Melbourne development site
6:52 AM.The retirement village company, Ryman Healthcare, has bought its third development site in Melbourne, and is on track to open five there by 2020. Audio
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Falling prices for out of favour commodities
6:54 AM.Out of favour, old economy commodities such as coal and oil could be profitable investment opportunities even though their long term outlook is terminal. Audio
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Medical gel firm eyes crowd funding
6:55 AM.Now to a firm that flies under the radar... this week we look at the biotech medical gels manufacturer, Nemidon. Audio
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Reserve Bank of Australia decides on interest rates today
6:57 AM.The Reserve Bank of Australia will decide whether to hold or cut its benchmark interest rate today. Audio
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Morning markets
6:59 AM.Wall Street's started the week lower, after weak Chinese economic data increased worries about a global slowdown. Audio
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TPP critics say US will put presure on other nations
7:10 AM.Opponents of the Trans Pacific Partnership are warning the United States will try to strong arm other nations into accepting longer monopoly protection periods for next generation drugs at this week'sā¦ Read more Audio
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Prime Minister John Key discusses TPP signing
7:15 AM.John Key says he expects the agreement to be signed as negotiated. Audio
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Iowa Caucuses get underway
7:17 AM.Voting starts in the Iowa primaries begins at 1 o'clock today with Democratic and Republican candidates making last minute pitches to party members. Audio
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Sale of Far North island to Chinese buyer OKed after inquiry
7:20 AM.After a five year investigation, the Overseas Investment Office has decided it has no grounds for legal action over the controversial sale of a secluded island in the Far North. Audio
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For first time, number of women lawyers matches men
7:27 AM.For the first time, this year there'll be equal numbers of men and women lawyers. Audio
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Zika emergency talks take place in Geneva
7:35 AM.The World Health Organisation has declared the Zika virus outbreak a Global Health Emergency, following emergency talks in Geneva. Audio
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Fonterra calls on discussion about slimmed down board
7:45 AM.Fonterra is reviewing its governance structure, saying it wants farmers to tell it what they expect from the cooperative's board of directors. Audio
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Auckland quarry redevelopment could go to court
7:47 AM.An Auckland community group says it is happy to face the government in court in an appeal against a billion dollar redevelopment of an Auckland quarry. Audio
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Government joins Three Kings redevelopment proceedings
7:50 AM.An Auckland community group says it is happy to face the government in court in an appeal against a billion dollar redevelopment of an Auckland quarry. Listening to that is the Housing Minister, Nickā¦ Read more Audio
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Taranaki tramp set to ease Tongariro Crossing congestion
7:57 AM.The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Audio
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WHO declares Zika virus outbreak a global health emergency
8:12 AM.The World Health Organisation has declared the Zika virus outbreak a Global Health Emergency. Audio
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Big quake north of NZ confuses earthquake monitors
8:15 AM.The string of quakes felt across the North Island is in fact one earthquake which has caused lots of false earthquakes. It's very deep and was centred 300 - 500 kilometres north of New Zealand. Audio
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Record numbers from China expected over Chinese New Year
8:20 AM.The tourism sector is gearing up for record numbers of Chinese tourists expected to touch down in the country this month to celebrate Chinese New Year. Audio
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Questions remain over next generation drugs in TPP
8:24 AM.Opponents of the Trans Pacific Partnership are warning the United States will try to seek an eight years monopoly protection for next generation drugs, rather than five. Audio
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Voters of Iowa about to cast first votes
8:27 AM.Today the voters of Iowa will go to caucus, marking the first formal step in the process to elect the Democratic and Republican candidates for the presidency. Audio
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Market update for 2 February 2016
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rigorous tests for potential wasp biocontrol
8:35 AM.A new mite species is being tested in the hope it can reduce the country's wasp population. Audio
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Fijian opposition party suspended for month
8:43 AM.One of Fiji's two Opposition parties has been suspended for a month on Monday for contravening a decree governing political parties. Audio
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Australia's most senior IS recruiter reportedly dead
8:47 AM.Australia's most senior recruiter for Islamic State is reported to have been killed. Audio
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Investors agitate for fuller disclosure
8:51 AM.The New Zealand Superannuation Fund says it is developing a strategy to deal with the impact of climate change on its investments. Audio
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Rotorua programme gets vulnerable kids into education
8:55 AM.A programme to get vulnerable children into early childhood education has been even more successful than hoped. Audio