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Morning Report for Wednesday 22 April 2015
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Midday Markets for 22 April 2015
12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio
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Jenny Shipley appointed chair of Oravida
12:19 PM.Dame Jenny Shipley says her appointment as the first independent chair of Oravida is an important move for the company as it seeks to expand its presence in China. Audio
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South Island business index shows slight growth
12:18 PM.The Deloitte South Island index, which includes Ryman Healthcare, Meridian Energy and Ebos Group, found only 13 of the 31 companies it follows grew last year. Audio
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Finance Minister gives honest assessment of "tough budget"
12:17 PM.The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the upcoming budget will be the toughest he's had to present. Audio
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Susie Ferguson reports from Turkey ahead of Gallipoli centenary
8:55 AM.Susie Ferguson in Turkey ahead of the centenary commemorations, and overnight she walked up the hill to Chunuk Bair. Read more Audio
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Flooding in Dungog has isolated villages
8:52 AM.Authorities in Sydney are still struggling to deal with a once in a decade storm. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 22 April 2015
8:49 AM.A Christchurch local body politician who's moved to the North Island claims he has the confidence of Ngai Tahu for him to continue in his role working from out of town; The country's top haka… Read more Audio
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Search and rescue heroes honoured at awards
8:44 AM.Search and rescue operators have been recognised for their heroic efforts last year. Audio
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Plunket can no longer afford car seat hire service
8:41 AM.New parents will no longer be able to turn to Plunket to get their baby safely home from hospital, after the latest cut to one of the country's oldest child welfare charites. Audio
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Research says fuel price change complaints are unfounded.
8:38 AM.An economist is sticking up for petrol companies much maligned for being too quick to hike prices. Audio
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Middle East analyst says death of NZer highlights risks
8:27 AM.As we have been reporting this morning New Zealander, Kadhem Chilab Abbas, of Napier, has been killed in a rocket attack in the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Friday. Audio
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MPI pleased with penalties for misuse of meat preservatives
8:21 AM.The promotional body for the red meat industry says fines handed to more than 15 butchers who misused potentially harmful preservatives, aren't tough enough. Audio
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Women's Refuge calls for overhaul of protection orders
8:15 AM.The effectiveness of protection orders is a central issue for the coroner in this case. Audio
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Man hid information from psychiatrist before killing children
8:11 AM.A deceitful Edward Livingston hid crucial information from health professionals in the lead up to killing his two children in their Dunedin home. Audio
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Housing Minister defends inspection process
7:52 AM.Listening to that was the Minister of Building and Housing, Dr Nick Smith. Audio
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Building inspectors labelled pedantic
7:49 AM.One of Christchurch's biggest property developers says city council building inspectors are being pedantic. Audio
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Justice Minister's rejection only strengthens Ellis' resolve
7:43 AM.Supporters of Peter Ellis say they're disappointed the Justice Minister, Amy Adams, has rejected an inquiry into his conviction for sexually abusing children at a Christchurch creche more than 20… Read more Audio
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New Zealander killed in a rocket attack
7:35 AM.A New Zealander, Kadhem Chilab Abbas, of Napier, has been killed in a rocket attack in the Iraqi city of Tikrit. Audio
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Health Minister - shop around to find a free doctor
7:28 AM.The Health Minister is advising the parents of injured children to shop around until they find a doctor who will treat their child for free. Audio
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Wild weather batters New South Wales
7:23 AM.A once in a decade storm continued to wreak havoc in Sydney overnight. Audio
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Inquest fires calls for tougher protection order regime
7:18 AM.An inquest which began yesterday into the deaths of two Dunedin children at the hands of their father Edward Livingstone last year, was told of neighbour Christopher Foot's desperate attempt to… Read more Audio
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Hawkes Bay family say New Zealand man killed in Iraq
7:17 AM.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it cannot confirm a media report that a New Zealander has been killed in Iraq. Audio
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Briefing warns sending troops to Iraq could make NZ a target
7:11 AM.As New Zealand troops head to Iraq a Cabinet paper reveals the Government was advised sending them there could make New Zealand a target of Islamic State. Audio
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Super debate stifled by bad data
6:57 AM.A retirement think tank says a lack of basic data is hampering any real debate about the future of superannuation in this country. Audio
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Hellaby head says it's business as usual despite resignation
6:55 AM.The head of Hellaby Holdings says it's business as usual for the investment company, despite announcing he will soon step down from his role. Audio
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Formula exporters hit by tougher rules in China
6:53 AM.New Zealand exporters are among those being hit by tougher regulations on infant milk formula which are set to be introduced in China. Audio
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KiwiSaver safe from creditors
6:52 AM.A bankrupt person's KiwiSaver account is now safe from creditors, thanks to a Court of Appeal ruling. Audio
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Pacific Edge eyes Asian expansion
6:51 AM.Pacifc Edge says it is poised to sell its products in Asia, once its Dunedin diagnostics lab gains accreditation. Audio
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Parity partygoers eye Oz inflation data
6:50 AM.Currency traders say there's a strong chance the New Zealand dollar could finally hit parity with the Australian currency today. Audio
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Investors call for smaller Coats board
6:48 AM.The Shareholders' Association is calling for a much slimmer Coats board, after Sir Ron Brierley stepped down, ending his 25-year tenure. Audio
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Wild weather in New South Wales continues to cause carnage
6:42 AM.Conditions described as cyclonic have wrought havoc on the Hunter, Sydney, Central Coast and Illawarra regions over the past two days, Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 22 April 2015
6:26 AM.A Christchurch local body politician who's moved to the North Island claims he has the confidence of Ngai Tahu for him to continue in his role working from out of town; The Tauranga City Council has… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 22 April 2015
6:00 AM.As Australia's Prime Minister farewells troops bound for Iraq - a cabinet paper here warns New Zealand's deployment may make us a target for Islamic State. A neighbour of the man who killed his two… Read more Audio