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Morning Report for Tuesday 6 September 2016
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Top Stories for Tuesday 6 September 2016
8:59 AM.Flurry of aftershocks hits East Cape overnight; five teenagers accused of armed robbery in court today; growers frustrated by quality of locals seasonal work scheme; Obama, Putin in tense standoff at… Read more Audio
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Somare apologises for shaming PNG after bribe accusations
8:50 AM.The former PNG prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, has apologised for the shame he's caused the country after being accused of accepting a million dollar bribe. Audio
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Plans to settle Ngapuhi's Treaty claim get Ministerial approval
8:49 AM.The Minister of Treaty of Negotiations has rubber-stamped a new approach to settle Ngapuhi's treaty claim in the Far North, which has been beset with difficulties over the past decade. Audio
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Speculation that Tietjens will call time on his Sevens career
8:42 AM.Gordon Tietjens 23-year rein as rugby sevens coach is expected to come to an end today. Audio
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Southerly expected to bring snow, big waves
8:39 AM.The MetService is predicting that biting southerly gales will batter both islands tomorrow as a potent cold front races up the country. Audio
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Community detention after crash killed friend
8:36 AM.A family grieving over the loss of their teenage daughter in a car accident has forgiven the young driver responsible, saying they don't want to see her become a life-long victim. Audio
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Markets Update for 6 September 2016
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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CTU takes aim at anti union job offers
8:25 AM.The Council of Trade Unions say universities are trying to undermine working conditions by offering better pay to people who opt out of union agreements. Audio
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Has Southland warrior Shadbolt met his match?
8:21 AM.Tim Shadbolt is seeking a record eighth term as mayor of Invercargill. However he is facing a strong challenge from those seeking to topple him. Audio
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Kevin Hague to pursue conservation agenda outside politics
8:15 AM.Green MP Kevin Hague is leaving Parliament to become Forest and Bird's chief executive. Audio
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Auckland home buyers hunt for greener pastures
8:11 AM.Where might those seeking refuge from Auckland's record high house prices go? Anusha Bradley checks out greener, more affordable, options. Audio
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Sports News for 6 September 2016
8:08 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Legendary art collection to go under the hammer
7:56 AM.One of the most important private art collections amassed in this country goes under the auctioneer's hammer tonight and tomorrow in Auckland. More than four hundred paintings, prints and ceramic… Read more Audio
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New Zealand universities inch upwards in world rankings
7:53 AM.Universites NZ says it's a great achievement in an incredibly competitive global market. Audio
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Union slams Victoria University over job ads
7:50 AM.Victoria University is offering those applying for a librarian job thousands of dollars more if they opt out of a collective agreement. The Tertiary Education Union is outraged. Audio
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Labour says young NZers need real job opportunities
7:43 AM.Andrew Little says John Key's claim that people without jobs aren't keen on work distracts from the serious challenge of providing opportunities for young New Zealanders. Audio
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Auckland mayoral contest on biggest platform with RNZ debate
7:39 AM.Auckland's mayoral contest goes before its biggest audience tomorrow with RNZ's live debate featuring four candidates. The debate, held in conjunction with AUT, can be heard Report at 8 tomorrow and… Read more Audio
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Peters denies personally taking cheque from Roshan Nauhria
7:26 AM.Winston Peters is refusing to apologise to Peoples' Party leader Roshan Nauhria, saying he did not personally take a cheque from Mr Nauhria despite claims to the opposite. Audio
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Obama, Putin in tense standoff at G20 meeting in China
7:24 AM.The White House insists President Obama wasn't snubbed by China at the G20 summit. Audio
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Growers frustrated by quality of locals seasonal work scheme
7:17 AM.Orchardists and grape growers confirm the Prime Minister's claim that many beneficiaries aren't up to the task of picking fruit. Audio
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Five teenagers accused of armed robbery in court today
7:14 AM.Five teenagers accused of carrying out an armed robbery while subject to a 24-hour curfew will appear in the North Shore Youth Court today. Audio
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Flurry of aftershocks hits East Cape overnight
7:11 AM.GNS says East Cape residents should expect earthquakes to continue for some time, but the risk of another big one is reducing day by day. Audio
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Sports News for 6 September 2016
7:08 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Morning Markets for 6 September 2016
6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Tech expert warns 'do or die' in digital revolution
6:56 AM.A technology specialist says businesses are increasingly needing to embrace technology to survive. Audio
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Australian CEO pay rates falling
6:55 AM.In Australia, relatively subdued economic conditions, especially in the mining and resources sectors, are hurting chief executive pay packets. Audio
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SOS drink company will need more funds to help expansion
6:54 AM.A New Zealand drink company, SOS Hydrate, is looking to raise another US $5 million in the next few months to fund expansion in the United States and Britain. Audio
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Comvita gains from joint venture news
6:52 AM.Shares in honey and health food producer Comvita rose strongly yesterday after it announced a near $60 million joint venture with its Chinese distributor. Audio
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Dairy prices set for boost, but dollar dents export returns
6:49 AM.Dairy prices look set to push higher at this week's global auction but may hit a wall and correct later in the year. Audio
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People's Party says Winston Peters a hypocrite over donation
6:43 AM.Roshan Nauhria, founder of the new People's Party, is calling on Winston Peters to apologise for comments he made at NZ First's conference over the weekend. Audio
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Residents awoken by a series of aftershocks on the East Coast
6:39 AM.Te Araroa resident says continuing quakes are unsettling after a flurry of significant tremors overnight. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 6 September 2016
6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio
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Early Business News for 6 September 2016
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Conditions in camp growing worse - legal adviser
6:14 AM.Medecins Sans Frontieres runs a health centre inside the Calais refugee camp. Its legal adviser Lucie le Carpentier says conditions in the camp are difficult for refugees. Audio
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Govt says homelessness inquiry reveals nothing new
6:10 AM.The Prime Minister says the inquiry into homelessness held by opposition MPs has yet to reveal anything the government doesn't already know. John Key says the inquiry is unlikely to prompt a change in… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 6 September 2016
6:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio