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Morning Report for Tuesday 12 August 2008
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Mokau Rates Leap
8:55 AM.Residents in the small Taranaki town of Mokau are furious at huge rates increases leveled by the council. Audio
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Ex - Thai Premier Thaksin Flees for Britain
8:50 AM.He was due to fly back Bangkok for a court hearing after watching the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Audio
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Waatea News
8:45 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Georgians Living in New Zealand
8:42 AM.A handful of Georgians live in New Zealand and are anxiously trying to get news from home. Audio
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Caucasus Expert on Russian and Georgian Conflict
8:40 AM.Dr Steve Hoadley from Auckland University's Political Studies department is an expert on the region. Audio
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Sports News
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Hunt For Pacific Votes
8:23 AM.The Labour Party's Pacific Island vote is being targetted by National, United Future, New Zealand Pacific and Family parties. Audio
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Tasman and Northland Rugby
8:18 AM.Chief executive of Tasman rugby, Peter Barr and the chairman of Northland Rugby, Wayne Peters comment. Audio
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Ruth Dyson on National's Benefits Policy
8:15 AM.The Minister of Social Development and Employment, Ruth Dyson says the policy would be a great leap backwards. Audio
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Georgia Appeals for International Intervention
8:08 AM.Moscow though is snubbing the ceasefire plan put forward by leading Western nations and accepted by Georgia. Audio
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Slip Threatens Shotover River
7:57 AM.The local council has given its consent to Queenstown Rafting to go ahead with water sluicing the bottom of the slip. Audio
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Kumara 1080 Drop
7:54 AM.Local Authorities say their water catchment area was excluded from the 1080 bombardment. Audio
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Tribute to Greg Urwin
7:50 AM.Tributes have been paid to Greg Urwin, the former head of the Pacific Islands Forum, who has died at the age of 62. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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National's Benefits Policy Criticism
7:38 AM.Beneficiary representatives and anti poverty groups are criticising National's benefits policy. Audio
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Northland Rugby Will Cost Region Millions
7:25 AM.Northland vows to fight the move to dump it from rugby's top flight. Audio
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Olympic Single Sculler Emma Twigg
7:20 AM.Emma Twigg is through to the semi finals of her Olympic competition. Audio
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New Zealander's in Georgia
7:14 AM.Lower Hutt woman Sylvia Tate's daughter Jane is one of a handful of New Zealander's in Georgia. Audio
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Russia Steps Up Military Operations in Georgia
7:08 AM.Moscow says it has launched a raid on the town of Senaki. Audio
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Morning Business News for 12 August 2008
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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National's Benefits Policy
6:35 AM.The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, is describing parts of National's benefits policy as ruthless and harsh. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 12 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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Axing of Northland's First Division Rugby Team
6:15 AM.Rugby supporters in Northland are angry about the axing of their region's rugby team from the first division. Audio
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Kurariki to Finish Sentence on Parole
6:13 AM.The country's youngest convicted killer will finish his sentence on parole. Audio
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Interisland Ferries Officers Strike
6:08 AM.Strike action on Sunday night left transport companies having to find last minute alternatives. Audio
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Tieke - The Saddleback
6:01 AM.Listen to todays bird call. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 12 August 2008
6:00 AM.Russia and Georgia conflict, Olympics, National's benefits policy. Audio