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Morning Report for Wednesday 3 June 2009
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Horowhenua rate changes pits town against country
8:58 AM.Big rate rises for some Horowhenua ratepayers while others are seeing falls has put residents at odds with each other. Audio
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Waatea news
8:55 AM.The latest from the Waatea team. Audio
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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il names successor
8:48 AM.North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il has named his youngest and almost unknown 25-year-old son as his successor. Audio
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New Zealand rated world's most peaceful nation
8:40 AM.When it comes to peace and harmony it seems right here is the place to be. Audio
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Sports news
8:38 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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Ships heading to Air France crash site
8:25 AM.The plane, which had 228 people on board, was flying from Brazil to France when it lost communication. Audio
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Queenstown airport expansion continues despite recession
8:25 AM.Queenstown Airport is pushing ahead with plans for expansion despite a downturn in tourism. Audio
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Fitch Ratings Agency to meet with Government
8:17 AM.The powerful rating agency Fitch is in New Zealand for high-level briefings that will determine the country's credit worthiness. Audio
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Super fund experts push for debate on pension restrictions
8:09 AM.Auckland University's co-director of retirement policy Michael Littlewood and actuary Jonathan Eriksen comment on the issue. Audio
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Pilots want tougher action on laser attackers
7:58 AM.Pilots are being taught how to cope with a laser attack, with the Civil Aviation Authority issuing advice to air crew. Audio
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Cold snap set to continue
7:55 AM.Expect more winter chills say climate scientists who have confirmed last month as the coldest May on record. Audio
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Seige still on the minds of many Napier residents
7:50 AM.The deadly events in Napier of almost a month ago are still very much on the minds of many in the area. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Speaker announces commitee to look at MPs expenses
7:45 AM.A commitee of MPs is to decide how much detail of MPs expenses will be opened up to the public. Audio
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Consumers face big increases in health insurance premiums
7:38 AM.An independent insurance broker says more people are considering health insurance - despite the premium rise. Audio
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Jury briefed by Judge in Nai Yin Xue Trial
7:35 AM.The crown evidence continues today as Mr Xue stands trial for strangling An An Liu in Auckland in 2007. Audio
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State Services unhappy with appointment of special advisers
7:25 AM.State Services unhappy with appointment of special advisers to ministers. Audio
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Crown presents closing address in David Bain trial
7:20 AM.The defence will have its turn to address the jury in the David Bain retrial today. Audio
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Currency analyst forecasts NZ dollar to hit US 70c
7:15 AM.The New Zealand dollar is climbing again - it's up four cents since Thursday's Budget. Audio
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New Zealanders expect smaller pensions
7:13 AM.A new survey shows most NZers believe suspending payments to the superannuation fund will mean a smaller pension. Audio
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Wreckage of air france plane found
7:09 AM.Authorities have found what's thought to be the wreckage of the Air France plane that went missing on Monday. Audio
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Morning Business News for 3 June 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Britain's expenses scandal
6:43 AM.It appears Britain's expenses scandal has taken another high profile casualty. Audio
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Retirement Commissioner says super future is secure
6:38 AM.The decision to suspend payments to the Superannuation Fund has reignited debate about retirement income. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 3 June 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for Wednesday 3 June 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Australia mulls 'hate laws' after Indian attacks
6:14 AM.The state of Victoria is to consider plans to impose tougher sentences for crimes after a number of attacks on Indian students. Audio
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Changes recommended to parliamentary privilege
6:09 AM.MPs who break suppression orders when speaking in Parliament are warned to use that right only in exceptional circumstances. Audio
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Top stories for Wednesday 3 June 2009
6:00 AM.Air France wreckage found, NZ dollar up, David Bain trial and more stories from this morning. Audio