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Morning Report for Friday 8 August 2008
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Australian Correspondent - Donna Demaio
8:56 AM.An update of events and intrigue from across the Tasman. Audio
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Olympic Team Age Range
8:49 AM.At 52, Mark Todd's the oldest NZ's Olympic team member while at 17, sailor Peter Burling - 35 years junior - is the youngest. Audio
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Eden Park Heritage
8:46 AM.The Park is revealing more of its secrets and amazing history as the South Stand goes under the wrecker's ball. Audio
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Waatea News
8:44 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Wanganui Pensioner Pet Problems
8:40 AM.Wanganui District Council is taking a tough line on pensioners living in council flats who've broken the rules by having pets. Audio
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Sports News
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
8:24 AM.New Zealand has one of the highest incidences of IBD in the Western world and the rate is climbing. Audio
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Herceptin (Part 2)
8:19 AM.Breast cancer specialist, Dr Vernon Harvey spoke to Geoff about why he supports the drug being offered on a 12-month basis. Audio
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Pacific Blue Plane Blown from Airbridge
8:15 AM.Aviation officials are investigating why the plane at Wellington Airport blew away from a passenger. Audio
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Olympic Update (Part 2)
8:09 AM.US president voices concerns about China's human rights record while NZ team looks at possible medals as early as tomorrow. Audio
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Winter School Sports Blues
7:57 AM.The long, wet winter is wreaking havoc with the junior winter sports draw with youngsters often having their games cancelled. Audio
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US Dairy Blockade on NZ Free Trade
7:52 AM.American lobbyists try to block free trade agreement because of affect it could have on less competitive US dairy producers. Audio
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Nelson Hospital Administrative Errors
7:47 AM.Nelson Hospital has accidentally sent private medical information to other patients for the second time in two months. Audio
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Sports News
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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East Coast Iwi Foreshore Accord
7:40 AM.The East Coast iwi Ngati Porou's rights to the seabed and foreshore have been recognised by the Government. Audio
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Bridgecorp Update
7:37 AM.Company founder, Rod Petricevic declared bankrupt while driving late model Porsche and living in a large Remuera mansion. Audio
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Pakistani Presidential Impeachment
7:29 AM.The ruling party announced impeachment plans because they say Musharraf plunged Pakistan into a political and economic crisis. Audio
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ACC Perks (Part 2)
7:26 AM.The Accident Compensation Corporation defends a $250 card given to staff for products that promote their sense of well being. Audio
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Herceptin
7:15 AM.Government, no funding increases for the breast cancer drug. National says it would fund 12-month treatments. Audio
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Olympic Update
7:09 AM.Mahe Drysdale is our flag bearer, NZ soccer draws with host and more. Audio
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West Coast Economic Development Dysfunction
6:42 AM.Bickering trustees are blamed for continued dysfunction at the West Coast's multi-million dollar economic development trust. Audio
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ACC Perks
6:39 AM.Accident Compensation Corporation defends perks used to help retain staff in an employee's labour market. Audio
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China Goes Bush
6:37 AM.China has reacted angrily to criticism made by President Bush over its human rights record. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 August 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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Anwar Ibrahim Sodomy Charges
6:16 AM.Malaysia's opposition leader pleads not guilty, describing sodomy charge as plot to scupper his return to politics. Audio
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Two Speed Labour Market
6:14 AM.Unemployment continues to rise in urban areas while employment booms in rural New Zealand. Audio
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Political Spying Allegations
6:09 AM.As allegations fly of secret tapes and stolen papers, some politicians say we've reached a new low in campaign standards. Audio
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Takahe - the Notornis
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories for 08 August 2008
6:00 AM.Olympic Update, Herceptin News, ACC Perks, Pakistani Politics, Bridgecorp Update and Ngati Porou Foreshore Accord. Audio