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Morning Report for Thursday 26 March 2009
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NZ intensive care specialists involved in new study
8:57 AM.A new study proves a technique used world wide to lower high blood sugars actually increases the risk of death. Audio
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Marlborough vineyard telescope peers into the distant past
8:53 AM.The origins of the universe are being investigated from a vineyard in Marlborough. Audio
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Ministry of Health accused of whitewashing training session
8:50 AM.The Ministry of Health is being criticised over a report into sexual assistance for disabled patients. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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China suggests new global currency to replace the US dollar
8:44 AM.China has suggested that the world move away from the US dollar as the main currency reserve. Audio
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DN company wins contract to cover Formula One racing
8:39 AM.Animation Research's 3D depiction of Melbourne's track will be used by the BBC for the season opening Grand Prix this Sunday. 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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Overseas workers have better rights than NZers says union
8:25 AM.ANZCO foods limited has a contract for overseas workers which guarantees employment for 12 months. Audio
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Clark tipped to take up third most senior position at the UN
8:18 AM.There's still no word from the UN about the appointment of Helen Clark to the 3rd most senior position at the UN. Audio
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Asian community leaders strongly back cleared shopkeeper
8:13 AM.Asian community leaders strongly backed Mr Singh in his legal fight. Audio
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Law Society okay with decision to drop charges against Singh
8:09 AM.The two charges of injuring with intent against Virender Singh were thrown out at a pre trial hearing. Audio
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More gang tension in Australia
7:57 AM.Australian authorities are downplaying the second gang death in a week. Audio
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Changing land use threatens native plants
7:54 AM.A new survey shows changing land use is having a major impact on native plant species. Audio
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High Court set to rule on access to leased land
7:51 AM.A court case over whether the public can walk freely on crown land leased to farmers begins in Wellington today. Audio
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Court hears about bloodied items in Bain laundry
7:47 AM.A Dunedin detective has detailed the numerous bloodied items he found in the Bain family laundry. Audio
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Sports news
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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New Zealand current account deficit expected to get worse
7:41 AM.The current account deficit is expected to have deteriorated when official figures are released this morning. Audio
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Japanese exports hit historic low
7:35 AM.Japanese exports plunged 49.4 percent in Feb from a year earlier, surpassing Jan's slump of 45.7 percent. Audio
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Three Australian sailors in court after drunken rampage
7:27 AM.3 sailors from the Aus navy are due in court next week for causing $30,000 worth of damage in central New Plymouth. Audio
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Killer of Karen Aim is to be sentenced today
7:24 AM.The teenager convicted of killing Scottish tourist, Karen Aim in Taupo in January last year, will be sentenced this morning. Audio
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Family of man shot by police question report on his death
7:19 AM.For Stephen Bellingham's mother, a police conduct authority report on his shooting hasn't answered questions about his death. Audio
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Further redundancies not ruled out by Fisher and Paykel
7:18 AM.Fisher and Paykel is the first company to take up the government's nine-day fortnight scheme. Audio
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Virender Singh tells of his relief after case thrown out
7:13 AM.Shopkeeper, Virender Singh is happy with the outcome in court and he'd had plenty of support along the way. Audio
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Sth Ak retailers welcome dropping of assault charges
7:09 AM.Sth Ak retailers are welcoming news that charges against a liquor store owner accused have been dropped. Audio
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Morning business
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Govt plans to slash subsidies for coastal shipping criticised
6:42 AM.Govt moves to slash subsidies for coastal shipping are being described as an environmental and economic catastrophe. Audio
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The family say their son was not a threat
6:37 AM.The family of a Chch man who was shot dead by a police officer is adamant he was not a threat to the public. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 26 March 2009
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 26 March 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Qantas lays off 90 senior managers
6:09 AM.New Zealand operation not affected by Qantas laying off of 90 senior managers. Audio
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Pakaha
6:01 AM.Listen to the fluttering shearwater. Audio
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Top stories for 26 March 2009
6:00 AM.Assault charges dropped, F and P take up 9 day fortnight, Bellingham report, Scottish tourist killer to be sentenced. Audio