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Morning Report for Wednesday 15 October 2008
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"Meet the Candidate"- Aro Valley Debate
8:54 AM.The Aro Valley"Meet the Candidate"event is famous for its fiery exchanges and ruthless hecklers. Audio
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Labour Responds to Maori Party Bank Policy
8:53 AM.Labour's Parekura Horomia does not think the community bank concept is as innovative as claimed. Audio
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Experts Question Labours Election Pledge to Boost Economy
8:51 AM.Experts say there's too much red tape and not enough workers to push ahead with Labour's rail, roading and housing developments. Audio
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Waatea News
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Liam Reid Jury Hears Details of Brutal Rape
8:40 AM.The High Court in Christchurch has heard harrowing evidence from a woman who alleges she was raped by murder accused Liam Reid. Audio
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What do New Zealanders Think of Credit Crisis?
8:38 AM.Workers close to retirement stand to be most affected by the drop in share values and subsequently their retirement funds. Audio
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Debate Over the Effectiveness of Deposit Scheme
8:26 AM.There is continued debate over whether the government's deposit guarantee scheme will be enough to insulate banks. Audio
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Australian Government Pumps Ten Billion Dollars Into Economy
8:21 AM.First homebuyers were among the big winners along with pensioners and middle income families in the Economic Security Strategy. Audio
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Reaction on Leaders Debate
8:11 AM.Morning Report is joined by columnist, Joanne Black, political scientist Jon Johansson and political analyst, Colin James. Audio
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First Leaders Debate Heated Affair
8:09 AM.In last night's TVNZ debate both leaders claimed to have the experience to lead the country. Audio
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Texting Programme Launched Today
7:55 AM.A programme highlighting the dangers of texting while driving to young people will be launched today. Audio
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Tariana Turia on Proposal for Community Development Bank
7:51 AM.Maori Party co-leader details the party's policy on the establishment of a bank to provide small loans to Maori families and small businesses. Audio
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Three People Could Face Fines Over Spamming
7:48 AM.A raid on four Christchurch addresses last December has lead to New Zealand's first 'Spam' court action. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Wildfires Rage Near Los Angeles
7:42 AM.Nearly three thousand firefighters are battling several wildfires north of Los Angeles, which have already claimed two lives. Audio
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MTA Worried Over"Fix and Runs"
7:35 AM.The Motor Trade Association is worried over a growing number of people getting their cars fixed and not paying. Audio
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US Treasury Pumps More Money Into Banking System
7:28 AM.Overnight President George Bush has announced two hundred and Fifty billion dollars will be pumped into nine major US banks. Audio
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300 Jobs for Chop in Planned Sawmill Closures
7:25 AM.The towns of Putaruru and Mt Maunganui are reeling from what's being described as a"kick in the guts"by Carter Holt Harvey. Audio
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Outdoor Centre Charged Over Canyoning Deaths
7:21 AM.The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre has been charged over the deaths of six students and their teacher in April. Audio
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Analysis of Clark, Key Televised Debate
7:09 AM.Extracts from TV One leaders' debate; Radio New Zealand's political editor analyses the leaders' performance. Audio
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Farming Sector Remains Upbeat
6:39 AM.Despite increasing evidence that farm sales are feeling the effects of the credit crunch, sector leaders remain upbeat. Audio
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Helen Clark and John Key Square Off in Debate
6:36 AM.The Leaders of the two main parties squared off last night in the first televised leaders debate of the election campaign. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 15 October 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for Wednesday 15 October 2008
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Maori Party Releases Economic Policies
6:15 AM.The Maori Party wants a community development bank set up to provide small loans to Maori families and small businesses. Audio
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Pakaha - The Fluttering Shearwater
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 15 October 2008
6:00 AM.Helen Clark and John Key Square Off, Outdoor Centre Charged Over Canyoning Deaths, 300 Jobs for Chop in Sawmill Closures. Audio