Morning Report is a news and current affairs programme on Radio New Zealand National. It broadcasts nationwide every weekday morning for three hours and covers major national and international stories, as well as business, sport, Pacific and Māori news. The following rundown is supplied from the broadcaster’s website (note internationally sourced news packages may not necessarily appear in the rundown):
06:06
Sports News for 29 July 2014
An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
People:
Duration: 2'11"
06:10
Calls from Fish and Game for Conservation Minister to resign
Fish and Game says it won't stop calling for the resignation of the Conservation Minister until he assures the group he has no plans to stop it criticising dirty dairying.
People:
Duration: 1'04"
06:16
Pacific News for 29 July 2014
The latest from the Pacific region.
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Duration: 2'26"
06:22
Morning Rural News for 29 July 2014
News from the rural and farming sector.
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Duration: 3'54"
06:25
Fight to allow bar patrons extra hour's drinking
The fight to allow bar patrons an extra hour of drinking is being taken to court in Tasman in what's being dubbed a test case.
People:
Duration: 3'06"
06:27
Te Manu Korihi for 29 July 2014
The country's largest forensic mental health unit wants to expand its Maori unit, because of its success in patients rehabilitation; A leading Maori language researcher says a standardised form of Te Reo needs to be used in Government circles to ensure there is no confusion over its meaning; A consultancy group is examining how long-term health services will be provided on the East Coast and where to base them; A Far North iwi is confident its collaboration with a private education provider will help improve numeracy and literacy skills amongst its tamariki.
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Duration: 3'25"
06:35
Labour accused John Key of treating NZers with contempt
The Labour leader, David Cunliffe, is accusing the Prime Minister of treating New Zealanders with contempt by confirming electorate deals in Epsom and Ohariu.
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Duration: 2'44"
06:40
Fish and Game wants Nick Smith's resignation
Fish and Game says it won't stop calling for the resignation of the Conservation Minister until he assures the group he has no plans to stop it criticising dirty dairying.
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Duration: 2'43"
06:47
Mark Stewart says Acurity shouldn't be listed
Businessman Mark Stewart says the 50 million dollar bill to strengthen Wakefield Hospital to meet the earthquake code is one reason why he thinks it's no longer appropriate for Acurity to be a listed company.
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Duration: 4'42"
06:49
Dorchester Pacific says Turners would be a good fit
Dorchester Pacific has launched a more than 82 million dollar takeover offer for the car auction company, Turners Auctions, describing it as a good fit for its insurance and finance business.
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Duration: 1'45"
06:53
Abano's annual net profit rose 75 percent
Abano Healthcare's annual net profit rose 75 percent and was at the top of the range the company had guided to.
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Duration: 2'09"
06:57
SLI Systems says it has hired more staff to drive sales
SLI Systems says it has increased the size of its sales and marketing workforce to address a shortfall in forecast revenue.
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Duration: 2'27"
06:59
Morning Markets
A brief update on the morning markets.
People:
Duration: 45"
07:06
Sports News for 29 July 2014
An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
People:
Duration: 1'18"
07:07
Labour says National's deal treats voters with contempt
The Labour leader, David Cunliffe, is accusing the Prime Minister of treating New Zealanders with contempt by confirming electorate deals in Epsom and Ohariu.
People:
Duration: 7'40"
07:17
Political editor discusses National's electoral deals
And listening to that is our political editor, Brent Edwards.
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Duration: 3'19"
07:21
Greens slam Nick Smith's remarks
Radio New Zealand yesterday broke the story about a meeting between Dr Smith and Fish and Game. A third of those who attended the meeting said the minister had attempted to silence the organisation's opposition to pollution from dairy farms.
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Duration: 8'19"
07:29
New Zealand jumps up the medal table
New Zealand's won gold again at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and now sits 5th on the medal table.
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Duration: 3'34"
07:35
Israeli drone hits Gaza's biggest hospital
The lull in violence in Gaza has been shattered - with deadly explosions in Gaza City and southern Israel.
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Duration: 4'02"
07:45
Family of Carterton balloon crash victim want photos released
The family of a woman who was killed in the Carterton balloon tragedy wants photos taken at the crash site published as a warning to the public.
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Duration: 5'12"
07:50
Former Labour MP to stand for Mana
In a surprise switch, the former Labour MP, Georgina Beyer, has confirmed she will stand for the Mana Party in this year's election.
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Duration: 3'52"
07:50
MH17 crash highlights ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Security officials in Ukraine say the downed Malaysia Airliner MH17 in eastern Ukraine suffered an explosive loss of pressure after it was punctured by shrapnel from a missile.
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Duration: 3'38"
07:57
Pacific island leaders meeting starts today in Palau
New Zealand and Australia can expect a blunt challenge to do more to reduce their carbon emissions from a meeting of Pacific island leaders starting today in Palau.
People:
Duration: 2'37"
08:06
Sports News for 29 July 2014
An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
People:
Duration: 3'19"
08:08
Political pundits discuss National's deal decisions
The Labour Party's accusing the Prime Minister of treating New Zealanders with contempt by confirming electorate deals in Epsom and Ohariu.
People:
Duration: 7'06"
08:22
Pressure mounts on Conservation Minister
The pressure isn't letting up on the Conservation Minister, Nick Smith in his battle with Fish and Game.
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Duration: 2'47"
08:25
Scientists reject Minister's claim there is not problem
Scientists are fighting back over their Minister's remark that there is not a widespread problem with the government's new flagship funding programme for science.
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Duration: 3'59"
08:28
Gold for NZ in the shooting
New Zealand's won another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Duration: 3'12"
08:30
Mason clinic hopes to expand its Maori unit
The success of a Maori unit at the country's largest forensic mental health unit means the Mason Clinic wants to expand its kaupapa Maori approach.
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Duration: 3'09"
08:32
Markets Update for 29 July 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
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Duration: 59"
08:40
Nelson residents ask council for more help in flood prevention
Fed-up residents in Nelson want the council to do more to fix flooding problems in the city centre.
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Duration: 2'42"
08:43
Shiny steel facade for Len Lye Centre about to go up
The first of the 14-metre-high panels that are part of the new stainless steel facade of New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre will be erected today.
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Duration: 3'01"
08:46
Website launched to engage young people in politics and voting
In a case of, if you can't beat them, join them, a website has been launched to encourage an interest in politics and voting by young people, by engaging them on-line.
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Duration: 3'29"
08:50
Te Manu Korihi for 29 July 2014
A leading Maori language researcher says a standardised form of Te Reo needs to be used in Government circles to ensure there is no confusion over its meaning; The country's largest forensic mental health unit wants to expand its Maori unit, because of its success in patients rehabilitation; A consultancy group is examining how long-term health services will be provided on the East Coast and where to base them; A Far North iwi is confident its collaboration with a private education provider will help improve numeracy and literacy skills amongst its tamariki.
People:
Duration: 3'34"
08:54
Restoration of Arts Centre reveals hidden gems
The repair of Christchurch's earthquake damaged arts centre has revealed details hidden from view for forty years including a badminton court and the site of an old swimming pool.
People:
Duration: 2'49"
08:58
Judo players hope Commonwealth success sparks interest
Judo enthusiasts in Wellington are hoping the medal-winning performances by New Zealand's team at the Commonwealth Games will spark more interest in the sport.
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Duration: 2'15"