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Morning Report for Thursday 1 October 2015
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Banksy's Dismaland to close
8:53 AM.The Dismaland, "Bemusement Park" created by the artist Banksy will be dismantled and turned into shelters for migrants in Calais. Audio
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Coastal group pushing for LIM change
8:49 AM.Christchurch residents are stunned to find details about houses being vulnerable to the sea will stay on LIM reports - potentially pushing down the value of their homes. Audio
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Dunedin leaders call for end of secrecy on courthouse
8:44 AM.Dunedin leaders are calling on the justice minister to end the secrecy about quake-strengthening the city's heritage courthouse, saying the figures being used are unbelievable. Audio
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Banned book 'Into the River' wins publishing deal in US
8:39 AM.'Into the River', the first book to be banned in New Zealand in 20 years, will soon be available to readers in the United States and Canada. Audio
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Auckand's Hato Petera Maori school could berestructured
8:35 AM.Auckand's Hato Petera Māori boarding school could be in for a major restructuring. Audio
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Markets Update for 1 October 2015
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Strains begin to surface in trans-Tasman relationship
8:24 AM.Australia is now moving to reconsider its crackdown on detaining and deporting New Zealanders as strains in the trans-Tasman relationship begin to surface. Audio
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Simon Marks on Russian strikes
8:18 AM.Russia claim to be targeting ISIS although the strikes have hit provinces including Homs and Hama which the French and the US say are dominated by rebels fighting the regime of Bashar al Assad. Audio
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Fonterra chief's salary freeze slammed as PR stunt
8:10 AM.As we have been reporting this morning, Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings has asked for his salary to be frozen. Audio
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GCSB openness could signal plans to expand Cortex
7:54 AM.A cyber security expert believes there are signals the Government wants to expand its Cortex cyber security programme. Audio
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All Black side to take on Georgia named
7:52 AM.The All Blacks have been hit by injuries in the build up to their Rugby World Cup match against Georgia in Cardiff on Saturday morning. Audio
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Action needs to follow Auckland housing affordability
7:46 AM.Auckland Council's chief economist says higher density housing and more efficient construction are crucial to solving the city's housing affordability crisis. Audio
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Lawyer says trans-Tasman agreement may cut detention times
7:42 AM.The lawyer for a New Zealand woman in a Darwin detention centre thinks a new trans-Tasman agreement could provide valuable information to prevent people with little connection to New Zealand being… Read more Audio
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NZ trade envoy hopes Groser can salvage Atlanta TPP talks
7:40 AM.There's real doubt from some quarters over the prospect of a Trans-Pacific Partnership deal out of Atlanta. Audio
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Shell halts deepwater drilling plans for Otago-Southland coast
7:36 AM.The oil company Shell has halted plans for deepwater drilling off the Otago-Southland coast and is not saying when the exploration program may resume. Audio
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Tensions rise at the UN as Russia begins airstrikes in Syria
7:28 AM.As the world's leaders meet at the United Nations in New York Russia has carried out air strikes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. Audio
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New Zealand to receive more information on deportations
7:24 AM.The Justice Minister Amy Adams says a new agreement with Australia will allow for a tougher new monitoring regime for serious criminals deported to New Zealand. Audio
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Second Serco prison under fire by Labour
7:16 AM.A second Serco-run prison is under fire, with allegations that serious beatings go unreported and prisoners are in lock-down 23 hours a day. Audio
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Fonterra's chief executive freezes pay but farmers unimpressed
7:11 AM.The chief executive of Fonterra has asked for his multi-million dollar salary to be frozen this year as the co operative goes through major cost cuts and slashes hundreds of jobs. Audio
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Morning markets for 1 October 2015
6:59 AM.Wall Street is up about 1 percent on hopes the commodities slump has run its course. Audio
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Business profile - Spotlight on solar company
6:58 AM.A firm that may fly under the radar this week is the Christchurch-based solar lighting manufacturer - Solar Bright. Audio
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Tougher tax rules come into effect today
6:54 AM.New rules aimed at taking some of the heat out of the Auckland housing market come into force today. Audio
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Pumpkin Patch confident it can turnaround decling sales
6:52 AM.The children's clothing retailer, Pumpkin Patch, says it will need money to revive the company to turnaround the ongoing decline in sales, especially online. Audio
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Businesses less pessimistic
6:49 AM.The ANZ Bank's latest business sentiment survey shows businesses are less pessimistic. Audio
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Russia launches airstrikes in Syria
6:44 AM.Russia has carried out air strikes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. Audio
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Federated Farmers Dairy says salary freeze right move
6:40 AM.Fonterra's chief executive has opted to have his pay frozen next year. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 1 October 2015
6:28 AM.It's hoped new research will reveal why Maori and Pasifika people are more likely to die following heart attacks; Te Wananga o Aotearoa's biannual Kapa Haka competition, Te Mata Wananga starts today… Read more Audio
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Taliban tighten grip on Kunduz
6:13 AM.The Taliban is tightening its grip on the Afghan city of Kunduz. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 1 October 2015
6:00 AM.Fonterra's chief executive freezes pay but farmers unimpressed, Second Serco prison under fire by Labour, New Zealand to receive more information on deportations, Tensions rise at the UN as Russia… Read more Audio