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Morning Report for Tuesday 26 May 2009
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Top stories for 26 May 2009
6:00 AM.South Korea's military on alert after North's nuclear test. Audio
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Obama condemns reckless Korea
6:11 AM.The world has expressed intense outrage at the latest nuclear test by rogue state, North Korea. Audio
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Standard and Poors warns government to reduce debt
6:13 AM.The Prime Minister is confident the New Zealand economy can withstand a credit rating downgrade. Audio
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Community groups say hikoi just beginning of protest
6:16 AM.Groups from across Auckland converged on Queen Street at lunchtime yesterday. Audio
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Pacific news for 26 May 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 26 May 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea news for 26 May 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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New Zealand criticises North Korea
6:37 AM.New Zealand has joined the worldwide condemnation of North Korea latest nuclear weapons test. Audio
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Qantas cuts first class seats on some routes
6:40 AM.On long haul flights, being seated by the exits used to be a bonus, thanks to the extra leg room. Audio
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Morning business for 26 May 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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South Korea's military on alert after North's nuclear test
7:09 AM.South Korea's military risk is on high alert this morning after yesterday's underground nuclear weapons test by North Korea. Audio
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Japan is unhappy with North Korea
7:13 AM.Japan has described the nuclear test as"unacceptable"and is pushing for tough sanctions. Audio
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UN Security Council meets to discuss North Korea
7:15 AM.Live from Washington is our correspondent, Priscilla Huff. Audio
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State house tenants say new policy's removing rights
7:18 AM.A new policy at Housing New Zealand means people on bail, parole or home detention can't live in state houses. Audio
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Housing NZ responds to concerns over new rules
7:22 AM.Housing New Zealand's Chief Operating Officer is Stephen McArthur. Audio
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Hikoi leaders vow further protests within weeks
7:28 AM.Rodney Hide says specific Maori supercity representation is unlikely. Audio
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Last defence witness to appear in David Bain's retrial
7:39 AM.The case is into its 12th week, and the 7-woman 5-man jury has heard from a total of 183 witnesses. Audio
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School trustees frustrated by Ministry training plans
7:43 AM.The thousands of volunteers who run the country's schools are to receive their training for the job sitting at a computer. Audio
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Sports news for 26 May 2009
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Government, economists pick NZ will avoid downgrade
7:51 AM.The Government was warned by credit ratings agency Standard and Poors its double-A-plus rating was on the line in January. Audio
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Government looks to private sector for infrastructure advice
7:53 AM.Members of the Government's new Infrastructure Advisory Board say they bring vital experience only held in the private sector. Audio
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Shopping centre attributes drop in crime to more CCTV
7:56 AM.The knowledge that"Big brother"is watching seems to be making our streets safer. Audio
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Japan demands Security Council ruling after North Korea test
8:09 AM.The UN Security Council will meet in less than half an hour to discuss its response to North Korea's underground nuclear test. Audio
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Academic says more young people carrying weapons
8:18 AM.A leading academic says violent youth crime is on the rise because more young people are carrying weapons. Audio
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British expenses scandal sees light shone on local MPs
8:22 AM.With the current scandal involving MPs expenses still raging in Britain, there's renewed scrutiny of the expenses system here. Audio
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Swine flu response stepped up as Australian cases rise
8:28 AM.The swine flu continues to spread in Australia, where schools are being closed and ocean cruises hamstrung by the virus. Audio
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Markets update for 26 May 2009
8:33 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports news for 26 May 2009
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Martinborough residents stand up to vigiliantes
8:43 AM.It follows an incident last Thursday when a shot was fired during a altercation between patrol members and local youths. Audio
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The church of scientology goes on trial in France
8:44 AM.The Church of Scientology has gone on trial accused of"organised fraud"in the French capital Paris. Audio
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Waatea news for 26 May 2009
8:52 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Animal refuges overwhelmed with homeless cats
8:54 AM.Animal shelters are struggling to cope with larger than usual numbers of kittens and pups. Audio
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Scottish Spinster Success - Susan Boyle
8:57 AM.Forty eight year old Boyle wowed audiences last month when she auditioned for the show. Audio