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Morning Report for Wednesday 16 April 2008
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Two in Court Over Royal Gay Blackmail Plot
8:55 AM.Two men attempted to blackmail the Queen's nephew, Viscount Linley over allegations he had performed a gay sex act. Audio
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Food Scare for Australia's Olympic team
8:53 AM.An investigation is underway after paperclips were found in chocolate muffins served to some of Australia's Olympic team. Audio
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Waatea News
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Summer Drought Drinking Water Issues
8:47 AM.In Whakatane, people are having to drink sea water, because of the effects of the summer drought. Audio
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Zimbabwe Election Run-off
8:43 AM.Zimbabwe's opposition leader says he will take part in a presidential run-off election, but only if certain conditions are met. Audio
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Sports News
8:37 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Markets Update
8:32 AM.A quick market update. Audio
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Reward Offered for War Medal Conviction
8:28 AM.The stolen Waiouru medals have been returned but a British peer is offering more money to catch the thief that took them. Audio
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Kahui Twins' Mother to be Cross-Examined
8:21 AM.The mother of the fatally injured Kahui twins is expected to face tough questioning from Chris Kahui's legal team today. Audio
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Swiss Canyoning Tragedy in 1999
8:18 AM.21 people, including one New Zealander, died when a flash flood hit their canyoning expedition in Switzerland in 1999. Audio
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Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuit Centre
8:15 AM.Adventurer Graeme Dingle set up the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuit Centre in 1973. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 9)
8:12 AM.A short time ago the school held a news conference where the principal, Murray Burton revealed further details of the incident. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 8)
8:09 AM.Bryan Gibson reports on the Search and Rescue teams media conference. Audio
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Tax Breaks Call for All Blacks
7:56 AM.A former chief executive of the Rugby Union is calling for the government to provide tax breaks for top rugby players. Audio
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Junior Doctors Avoid Strike Action
7:53 AM.Resident doctors at Wairau Hospital, who've decided not to take part in nationwide strikes, as patient safety remains a concern. Audio
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MP Taito Phillip Field Deposition Hearing
7:50 AM.Labour MP facing forty charges, fifteen of bribery and corruption and twenty-five of perverting the course of justice. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 7)
7:48 AM.Murray Burton, principal of Elim Christian College in Auckland, speaks of the effect this incident will have on the school. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Household Stresses in Election Year
7:38 AM.Higher prices and the financial pressure on households seem set to dominate politics this election year. Audio
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Inflation Rates and Rising Prices
7:34 AM.Inflation has 3.4% for the year to March, and there's evidence to show those on middle incomes are now feeling the pinch. Audio
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Flood Watch in Bay of Plenty
7:26 AM.The Kaituna River has been watched closely overnight because of fears heavy rain would see the river overflow. Audio
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Canyoning and Outdoor Pursuits Centres
7:23 AM.The New Zealand Outdoors Instructors Association's chief executive Matthew Cant discusses what the sport canyoning involves. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 6)
7:20 AM.Danie Vermeulen is the chair of the board of trustees of Elim Christian College in Howick. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 5)
7:17 AM.Grant Davidson is the Chief Executive of the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 4)
7:14 AM.Keith McKenzie is the helicopter pilot who made aerial searches over the Mangetepopo Gorge yesterday after police were alerted. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 3)
7:08 AM.Police and Search and Rescue from across the Central North Island searched throughout the night for the bodies of the students. Audio
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Electoral Finance Act Confusion
6:45 AM.MPs say they're becoming increasingly confused and frustrated with the new Electoral Finance Act. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy (Part 2)
6:40 AM.A tragedy has claimed the lives of six Auckland secondary school students and a teacher near the Tongariro National Park. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 16 April 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Inflation and Interest Rates Prospects
6:12 AM.Economists say there are no early signs of interest rates cuts, after news that inflation reached 3.4% in the year to March. Audio
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Students and Teacher Die in Canyoning Tragedy
6:07 AM.Six students and a teacher are dead after they were swept away by a flash flood in a stream near the Tongariro National Park. Audio
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The North Island Kiwi
6:01 AM.Listen to today's bird call. Audio
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Top Stories for 16 April 2008
6:00 AM.7 Dead in Canyoning Tragedy, Flood Watch in Bay of Plenty, Inflation Rate and Rising Prices, Household Stresses in Election Year Audio