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Morning Report for Monday 18 July 2016
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Pokemon 'trainers' out and about over weekend
8:57 AM.Pokemon trainers have taken to the streets in their thousands. We talk to some players to find out why. Audio
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Hurricanes CEO hopes for big turnout at home quarterfinal
8:55 AM.The Hurricanes top the Super Rugby table with a single bonus point against the Crusaders - Patrick O'Meara talks to Evan Lee, the Hurricane's ecstatic chief executive. Audio
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Mountain Safety Council warns of avalanche threat
8:51 AM.Avalanche warnings from the Mountain Safety Council - climbers and trampers warned to be extra cautious. We talk to Mt Cook mountain guide and avalanche forecaster, Trevor Streat. Audio
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Search for missing hunter near Balclutha continues
8:48 AM.The search for a hunter missing in the Blue Mountains northwest of Balclutha resumes - a helicopter with night-vision equipment and search dogs have failed to find him last night. Morning Report talks… Read more Audio
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Local companies keen for piece of defence spending pie
8:44 AM.Companies working in for local defence industries say they want a share of the 20 billion dollars being spent upgrading defence equipment. Defence Reporter Kate Pereyra Garcia has the details.. Audio
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Lousiana Governor says shooting police is unjustifiable
8:40 AM.The Governor of Lousiana tells media it's been a horrific day and the violence has to stop. Audio
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Australian industry says Chinese steel dumping big problem
8:36 AM.The chief Executive of the Australian Steel Institute Tony Dixon explains what steel dumping is and why he's not surprised by claims it is happening in New Zealand. Audio
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John Key to discuss dispute with Indonesia in Jakarta
8:28 AM.Our deputy political editor Chris Bramwell is with the Prime Minister, John Key in Indonesia as he prepares to discuss trade barriers with the Indonesian president. Audio
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Security analyst discusses implications of Nice attack
8:25 AM.Islamic State claims responsibility for the terror attack in Nice leaving 84 people dead -- but London based security analyst Will Geddes tells Morning Report he doubts the Tunisian man had any… Read more Audio
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Turkish expat tells of fear for family back home
8:21 AM.A member of the New Zealand Turkish Society tells Guyon Espiner he is happy his family are safe after Turkey's failed coup attempt - but that he has wider concerns for the future of his country. Audio
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Steel dumping by China a 'storm in a teacup'
8:14 AM.The NZ-China Council says allegations of steel dumping a storm in a teacup. We talk to Stephen Jacobi from the NZ-China Council. Audio
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Baton Rouge police hunt attacker as three officers killed
8:11 AM.Three police officers have been killed and three injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge, in Louisiana state. The police shoot one gunman dead, and are searching for one other. Audio
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Hurricanes end up surprise table toppers
7:56 AM.The Hurricanes have finished top of the table ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs. It was a longshot beating the Crusaders in Christchurch let alone getting a bonus point as our rugby reporter, Joe… Read more Audio
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Labour says Govt needs to act over alleged China trade threats
7:54 AM.Labour's Finance spokesman Grant Robertson says the Government is failing to act over Chinese steel dumping and threats of tit for tat action against exporters. Audio
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Family with carbon monoxide poisoning couldn't smell it
7:50 AM.A Christchurch family is lucky to be alive after being rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. Five members of the family spent Friday night in decompression chambers at Christchurch… Read more Audio
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Marama Fox upbeat on Maori Party resurgence
7:45 AM.Maori Party Co-leader Marama Fox tells Guyon Espiner why a vote Labour in the Maori seats is wasted. Audio
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Maori Party eyes Maori electorate seats held by Labour
7:42 AM.New Maori Party President Tukoroirangi Morgan says Labour held Maori electorate seats are in the party's sights. He made the comments after his election at the party's annual conference. Te Manu… Read more Audio
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Trump and his running mate make odd couple
7:35 AM.What do Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence have in common? We put this trick question to US political commentators Lenny McAlister from the Republicans and the Democrats' Mary Anne Marsh. Audio
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Nice remains in shock after terror attack kills 84 people
7:28 AM.Two more arrests following the terror attack in Nice in which 84 people were killed by a Tunisian man who drove a truck through a Bastille Day crowd.. Patrick O'Meara talks to the Editor-in-Chief at… Read more Audio
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Minister of Trade asking questions over China steel "dumping"
7:26 AM.The Minister of Trade Todd McClay wants answers from the Chinese Embassy in Wellington in the wake of allegations that China is selling surplus steel in New Zealand below cost. Audio
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NZ analyst in Ankara on what lies ahead for Turkey
7:20 AM.Former Palmerston North man Simon Wigley is a politics lecturer at Ankara's Bilkent University...he tells Guyon Espiner what lies ahead for Turkey in the wake of the coup. Audio
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Turkish government cracks down after coup attempt
7:16 AM.Turkey's crackdown continues following the weekend's deadly coup 6,000 people are detained including judges and military commanders have been arrested as the country prepares for the funerals of 265… Read more Audio
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Three Baton Rouge police officers killed in ambush
7:09 AM.Three police officers have been killed and three injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge, in Louisiana state. The police say one gunman has been shot at the scene close to police headquarters, but they… Read more Audio
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Morning markets for 18 July 2016
6:58 AM.European stocks were a bit weaker following the Nice terrorist attack, while American stocks were mixed at the close, after the S&P 500 hit an intraday record of 2,169. Audio
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Week ahead
6:58 AM.The main piece this week is the Consumers Price Index for the June quarter later today, and of course the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's economic update on Thursday. Audio
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Jim Parker ex Sydney for Monday July 18
6:57 AM.The embattled Australian banking sector faces more aggravation, this time from the credit ratings agencies. Audio
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TRS gets a new lease of life after 7 years as a shell company
6:55 AM.A listed shell company, TRS Investments, is getting a new lease on life with a new majority shareholder set to to transform it into an exporter to China, with potential to invest in New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Inflation data due out today
6:50 AM.Inflation will be the key business topic with official data for the second quarter out today. Audio
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Olympic chief upbeat about NZ's chances in Rio
6:46 AM.Olympic chef de mission Rob Waddell is upbeat about New Zealand's chances in Rio. Kate Newton talks with Rob Waddell Audio
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Union says Chinese steel dumping due to lack of regulation
6:42 AM.E tu Union organiser Joe Gallagher tells Morning Report why Chinese steel dumping is hurting New Zealand workers and the economy. Audio
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Early Business News for 18 July 2016
6:21 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Family lucky to be alive after carbon monoxide poisoning
6:18 AM.A Christchurch family is lucky to be alive after being rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. Our reporter Catherine Hutton spoke to a member of the family. Audio
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More than 6000 detained after failed coup in Turkey
6:14 AM.Six thousand people including judges and top military commanders have been detained after a failed military coup in Turkey. At least 265 people were killed in the failed coup attempt. We cross to a… Read more Audio
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Police officers killed in Baton Rouge shooting
6:10 AM.Three police officers have been killed and three injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge, in Louisiana state. The police say one gunman has been shot at the scene close to police headquarters, but they… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 18 July 2016
6:00 AM.Three police are dead in Louisiana and three injured - police shoot one gunman dead, but are hunting for two others. Turkey's crackdown continues after the weekend's coup - six thousand people are… Read more Audio