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Morning Report for Monday 31 March 2008
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Australian Correspondent - Phil Kafcaloudes
8:56 AM.News from across the Tasman with Australian Correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
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The Comedy of Errors
8:54 AM.It's probably the worst thing that can happen to a newsreader - a fit of the giggles while reading an obituary. Audio
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Southland Region Anniversary
8:51 AM.Southland residents are at odds about when exactly to celebrate the region's anniversary. Audio
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Waatea News
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Heathrow Airport Chaos
8:44 AM.British Airways has been forced into an embarrasing apology after the opening of Heathrow airport's new Terminal 5 building. Audio
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Sydney Airport Laser Attacks
8:41 AM.Six aircraft landing at Sydney Airport were hit in a co-ordinated attack by blinding green lights on Friday. Audio
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New Labour Party Member Welcomed
8:38 AM.The Labour party's newest member of parliament, Su'a William Sio of Mangere, gets sworn in tomorrow. Audio
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Sports News
8:34 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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HD Television Launched
8:24 AM.Those in the television industry say the launch of Freeview HD this week means a quantum leap in picture quality. Audio
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The Cost of Education
8:18 AM.The rising cost of education both at school and in the tertiary sector looks set to be a key election issue. Audio
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Maori Party Plans
8:15 AM.The Maori Party has ruled out standing in any general seats in this year's election. Audio
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Don Mckinnon
8:11 AM.Former New Zealand foreign minister Don McKinnon stands down as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth today. Audio
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Zimbabwe Elections (Part 2)
8:08 AM.Zimbabwe's MDC opposition party is claiming victory in elections which could Audio
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Earth Hour Hailed Success
7:55 AM.Earth Hour has been hailed a success by its organisers, in a symbolic protest against global warming. Audio
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Women in Power
7:51 AM.Women are being locked out of boardrooms, according to the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner. Audio
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Fonterra Urged to Penalise Farmers Over Effluent
7:48 AM.A Northland farming leader is urging Fonterra to start penalising dairy farmers now for polluting waterways. Audio
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Sports News
7:44 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Ceasefire in Iraq
7:40 AM.A ceasefire has been announced in Iraq between Iraqi forces and Shi'ite militia loyal to cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. Audio
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US Democratic Presidential Race
7:36 AM.Hillary Clinton has no plans to withdraw from the race for the democratic presidential nomination. Audio
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Investigation into Student's Death
7:32 AM.Takapuna Grammar is to launch an investigation into the way it dealt with a mentally disabled students death. Audio
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Prime Minister Abroad
7:26 AM.The Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves tonight on a trip that culminates with the signing of a free trade agreement with China. Audio
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Heavy Rainfall in Drought Areas
7:21 AM.There's been heavy rain in parts of the North Island overnight, including in the drought hit Taranaki and Tararua districts. Audio
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Tax Cuts
7:17 AM.Tax cuts for businesses and more money in the pockets of pensioners, beneficiaries and the low paid start tomorrow. Audio
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Zimbabwe Elections from NZs shores
7:15 AM.Zimbabweans living in this country are nervously awaiting the outcome of the presidential elections in their homeland. Audio
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Zimbabwe Elections
7:11 AM.Zimbabwe's opposition is claiming victory based on early results in the country's elections. Audio
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Human Rights Commision
6:42 AM.The Human Rights Commission says women are being 'locked out' of corporate boardrooms. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Pacific News
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Harvest Employment
6:14 AM.Grapegrowers are doubtful a Govt scheme to employ Pacific Islanders will overcome a chronic shortage of seasonal labour. Audio
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Free Trade Agreement with China
6:11 AM.A free trade deal with China will be signed in Beijing next week by the Prime Minister. Audio
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Hoiho - The Yellow Eyed Penguin
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories for 31 March 2008
6:00 AM.Zimbabwe Elections, Tax Cuts, Heavy Rain, PM Abroad, Student Death investigation, US Presidential Race, Iraqi Ceasefire Audio