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Morning Report for Thursday 4 September 2008
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Winston Peters Appears in Front of Privileges Committee
8:59 AM.Mr Peters will give evidence this morning. Audio
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NZ Music Awards Unknows - The Dfenders
8:55 AM.Controversy over voting at the awards after a little-known band received the most votes in the People's Choice category. Audio
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Waatea News
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Employers Criticise Kiwisaver Rule Changes
8:45 AM.Employer groups are again criticising what they say are rushed changes to the rules on Kiwisaver. Audio
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Biofuel Bill Passed
8:40 AM.From next month every litre of petrol you purchase will have to contain a small percentage of biofuel. 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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NZ Dollar Slipped Against the US Dollar
8:28 AM.ANZ National Bank chief economist, Cameron Bagrie discusses the drop. Audio
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Primary Health Report
8:24 AM.More investment in GP's practices and community health providers is needed, according to a new report. Audio
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Dr James Lovelock on Emissions Trading Scheme
8:20 AM.The leading British scientist says New Zealand is wasting its time passing an Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
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Electoral Finance Act Controversy
8:14 AM.ACT party candidate John Boscawen and Green Party co-leader Russel Norman comment. Audio
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PPTA - No Proof School Reforms Lift Achievements
8:10 AM.Teachers will be asked later this month to vote on a recommendation for an independent review of the 1989 reforms. Audio
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Republican National Convention in Minnesota
7:55 AM.The focus is squarely on Ms Palin, whose prime-time speech later today comes amid a swirl of questions about her suitability. Audio
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Nai Yin Xue Hearing Resumes Today
7:50 AM.A court will today hear more evidence today in Nai Yin Xue's preliminary hearing on murder charges. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Business Political Forum (Part 2)
7:40 AM.The National party's finance spokesman Bill English admits that tax cuts will be a big challenge. Audio
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Business Political Forum (Part 1)
7:35 AM.Most businesses want lower taxes, changes to employment law, ACC opened up to competition. Audio
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Auckland Councillor Wants Homeless Removed From Streets
7:28 AM.Paul Goldsmith says it is unacceptable for vagrants to be seen on the city's streets and wants the police to move them on. Audio
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Greens Say Scaremongering by EFA Opponents Stopping Debate
7:24 AM.Electoral Commission chief executive Helena Catt said the new law has had a"chilling"effect on campaign activity. Audio
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Assassination Attempt on Pakistan's PM
7:20 AM.The Taliban claimed responsibility after gunmen fired shots at the leader's motorcade near Islamabad's airport. Audio
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Politicians Comment on Defence Force's Report
7:12 AM.Defence Minister Phil Goff and the National Party's Defence spokesman Dr Wayne Mapp discuss the report. Audio
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Problems Plague Defence Force
7:08 AM.The Defence Force's annual report has painted a grim picture. Audio
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Morning Business News for 4 September 2008
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Opponents of EFA Scaring People Away
6:40 AM.Otago University associate professor of law Andrew Geddis says there's still misunderstanding of what the act allows. Audio
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Defence Forces' Annual Report
6:35 AM.Staffing problems, obselete equipment are just some of the failings highlighted in the report. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 4 September 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 4 September 2008
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Hurricane Gustav's Effect on Oil Prices
6:14 AM.It remains unclear just how much of a flow-on NZ motorists will see from falling world oil prices, following Hurricane Gustav. Audio
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Takahe
6:01 AM.Listen to todays bird call. Audio
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Top Stories for 4 September 2008
6:00 AM.Defence force problems, Pakistan PM assassination attempt, EFA, Aucklands homeless. Audio