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Morning Report for Tuesday 5 April 2016
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Feathered cloak presented to Defence Force
8:55 AM.A kahu huruhuru, or Maori feathered cloak, with a special connection to the battlefields of Gallipoli was presented to the Defence Force in a ceremony yesterday evening. Audio
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Chch businesses worried low speed limits will wreak havoc
8:49 AM.Christchurch businesses are worried the new 30 kilometre per hour speed limit in the central city will be a disaster for retailers. Audio
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Drug checks spike in wake of Sharapova's positive test
8:44 AM.Hundreds of New Zealand athletes nervous about medications and supplements they're taking, have inundated the national sport's drug agency with queries. Audio
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Evidence of ritual human sacrifice in early New Zealand
8:41 AM.New research has uncovered the role ritual human sacrifice has played in the evolution of modern New Zealand Audio
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Ashburton locals steaming over plans for water
8:38 AM.Angry Ashburton residents are meeting tonight to discuss ways to stop a deal which would see more than 40 billion litres of water removed from the drought-prone region. Audio
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Is the police's social media presence improving policing?
8:34 AM.The police are increasingly turning to Facebook and Twitter to help fight crime but just how well it's working is still unclear. Audio
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Whairiri Ngata welcomed home for the last time
8:26 AM.The skies opened above Hiruharama Marae last night, torrential rain poured down as about 100 mourners welcomed broadcaster and author Whai Ngata home to Ruatoria. Audio
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Northlanders meet to demand future for rail
8:22 AM.More than 2-hundred Northland people packed a Whangarei theatre last night to demand a future for rail in the region. Audio
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Fiji suffers again after Winston
8:18 AM.Heavy rain and flooding has caused more devastation to parts of Fiji which is still in a national state of emergency after Cyclone Winston hit six weeks ago. Audio
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New proposal to kick-start Ngapuhi's Treaty negotiations
8:15 AM.A new proposal to kick-start the stalled Ngapuhi Treaty negotiations is already running in to trouble. Audio
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Tax expert says New Zealand's role in tax avoidance is shameful
8:11 AM.A tax expert says New Zealand's role in tax avoidance highlighted by the 'Panama Papers' is shameful. Audio
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Lydia Ko created golfing history
7:56 AM.Lydia Ko created golfing history, becoming the youngest person to win two LPGA majors, when she took out the A-N-A Inspiration in California yesterday. Audio
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Kremlin dismisses tax evasion claims as "Putinophobia"
7:53 AM.Russian President Vladimir Putin is perhaps the highest profile individual linked to shadowy financial transactions conducted on behalf of clients by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. Audio
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Auckland council woos wealthy travellers
7:49 AM.We've been reporting this morning on how the world's rich and powerful hide their money in tax havens. The Auckland Council wants some of them to spend their money legitimately, and is trying to woo… Read more Audio
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New airline agreements boost links to Turkey
7:44 AM.Flying to destinations such as Turkey, Israel and Nepal could get easier thanks to new airline agreements the Government's just approved. Audio
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Balcony collapse due to overloading
7:40 AM.An independent report has found overloading caused last month's Dunedin balcony collapse that left eighteen people injured. Audio
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Amnesty fears for deported migrants
7:36 AM.The first deportations of refugees from Greece have just taken place under a deal between the European Union and Turkey. Audio
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Southern DHB walks away from 15 year dispute
7:29 AM.The Southern District Health Board has decided to walk away from a 15-year dispute with a doctors organisation without a resolution. Audio
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Forensic pathology service on brink of collapse
7:25 AM.A forensic pathologist is warning the country is on the brink of a 'catastrophic unravelling' of the service. Audio
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Clark tipped to announce bid for UN top job today
7:22 AM.There are reports this morning that Helen Clark will announce today she will seek the United Nations' top job. Audio
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Labour: John Key must come clean on offshore trust loopholes
7:17 AM.The Prime Minister John Key rejects any suggestion that New Zealand is a tax haven. Audio
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New Zealand's reputation at risk over tax haven investigation
7:11 AM.International tax experts say New Zealand's reputation is at risk despite assurances from the Government the country doesn't operate as a tax haven for foreigners. Audio
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Business briefs
6:58 AM.The telecommunications company, Spark, has launched a wireless broadband service for New Zealanders living in cities and towns who are frustrated with slow or unreliable copper broadband. Audio
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Morning markets for 5 April 2016
6:57 AM.Wall Street is a touch softer but for no particular reason. Audio
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China's love affair with NZ creates opportunities
6:56 AM.A senior Chinese diplomat says his country's love affair with New Zealand is opening doors and making it easy to do business with our largest trading partner. Audio
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Employee confidence may take a hit later in the year
6:55 AM.Employees may have started the year feeling confident about the labour market, but the year might end on a gloomy note. Audio
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Rakon sees great potential for growth with "Internet of Things"
6:52 AM.The technology manufacturer, Rakon, says it's planning to raise 10 to 15 million dollars later this year to fund the roll out of a network offering the Internet of Things. Audio
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NZ's robust tax rules don't address tax evasion concerns
6:51 AM.A tax expert says the government needs to review the operation of foreign trusts based here to address public concerns New Zealand's tax system isn't rigorous enough. Audio
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Lawyers say oio response not that satisfactory
6:50 AM.The law firm that raised the concerns isn't that impressed by the OIO response. Audio
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Large number of public companies to be caught by OIO change
6:49 AM.The Overseas Investment Office says it's going provide more clarity over what qualifies as an overseas company amid confusion over a recent change to its interpretation of the law. Audio
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Southern DHB walks away from 15 year dispute
6:40 AM.The head of the Southern district health board says it was time a draw a line under its 15 year dispute with South Link Health. Audio
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Govt dismisses 'tax haven' label but tax experts sound warnings
6:37 AM.The Government says it is ridiculous to suggest New Zealand is a tax haven. Audio
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Early Business News for 5 April 2016
6:18 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Serco could run more prisons in NZ
6:13 AM.Having to pay eight million dollars to the government for its mis-management of Mt Eden prison hasn't stopped Serco from saying it might apply if the contract comes up again. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 5 April 2016
6:00 AM.International tax experts back up Inland Revenue warnings and say New Zealand's gaining a reputation as a tax haven. Helen Clark is tipped to announce today she will seek the United Nations' top job… Read more Audio