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Morning Report for Thursday 2 July 2009
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Study proves worth of socks on slippery slopes
8:57 AM.An Otago University study has proven the age old Dunedin theory that wearing socks over your shoes during the winter months can save you from untimely and embarrassing falls. Audio
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Twitter puts condensed classics online
8:55 AM.Fancy making your way through War and Peace in a single sitting? Audio
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Waatea news
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Murray through but Hewitt falls at Wimbledon
8:46 AM.It's been a big day for the top men's players at Wimbledon with British hope Andy Murray making the semi finals but Australian Leyton Hewitt's golden run coming to an end. Audio
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Deadline for Honduras over ousted leader
8:42 AM.The Organisation of American States has given Honduras three days to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Audio
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Dairy farmers put brave face on bleak outlook
8:36 AM.The economic recession has hit those on the land hard, particularly dairy farmers. 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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Police guard Hamilton school grounds after brawl
8:26 AM.Police will be on patrol at Hamilton's Fairfield College today after a brawl among students saw two teenage girls arrested. Audio
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Transport Ministry contests Treasury's influence
8:18 AM.Official papers from the Ministry of Transport reveal it has concerns about the government's involvement in developing rail in Auckland. Audio
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Reaction to foreshore law finding
8:13 AM.Reaction to foreshore law finding from Hugh Barr who made a submission to the review on behalf of eight outdoor recreation groups and also Auckland University of Technology treaty historian Professor… Read more Audio
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Foreshore and Seabed Act debate reignites
8:08 AM.The Foreshore and Seabed Act now looks certain to be scrapped, re-igniting the divisive debate over Maori customary rights and public access. Audio
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Confusion over Jackson funeral plans
7:55 AM.Conflicting reports are coming out of Los Angeles about the funeral plans for Michael Jackson and whether there will be a memorial service at his Neverland ranch. Audio
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MPs accused of cave-in after bank rates inquiry canned
7:52 AM.Government MPs have been accused of caving into banks over a planned review of interest rates. Audio
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Parliament votes down cannabis bill
7:49 AM.An attempt by the Green Party to make marajuana use legal for medicinal purposes has failed. Audio
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Sports news
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Milk power price falls further threatening payout forecast
7:41 AM.Prices at the latest on-line milk powder auction fell overnight meaning Fonterra's opening forecast payout for the coming season could be cut further. Audio
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John Key responds to French PM's rugby apology
7:37 AM.Prime Minister Francois Fillon has sent what's being described as a"profuse"apology to John Key following French rugby player Mathieu Bastareaud's admission he lied about being assaulted in downtown… Read more Audio
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More cold wet weather to come
7:25 AM.If you think the start of winter has been especially cold and wet expect more of it. Audio
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Swine flu in Wellington hospital
7:23 AM.An infectious diseases expert says the number of people being hospitalised in the Wellington region with swine flu is very high and hospital services are starting to struggle. Audio
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Minister warns the leaky homes problem is likely to be big
7:17 AM.The government is warning of worse to come in the leaky homes saga, as new cases continue to roll in, five years after problems were first identified. Audio
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Foreshore and Seabed Act
7:14 AM.The Foreshore and Seabed Act looks set to be repealed, with an independent review condemning the legislation as discriminatory against Maori and wrong in principle and approach. Audio
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French PM apologises to John Key over Bastareaud incident
7:10 AM.There have been further developments in the Mathieu Bastareaud story with an apology from the French prime minister to John Key. Audio
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Morning business
6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Escape from the cold
6:42 AM.New Zealanders are booking more overseas holidays to get away from the winter weather. Audio
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Foreshore review calls for repeal
6:37 AM.An inquiry into 2004's Foreshore and Seabed Act has declared that it discriminates against Maori, is wrong in principle and approach and should be repealed. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2 July 2009
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 2 July 2009
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Small businesses fear super city water fees
6:16 AM.A group representing South Auckland businesses is worried it may face hefty water fees as the Auckland Super city brings a merger of water retail companies. Audio
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Canterbury students hit by service levy
6:15 AM.Students at the University of Canterbury will be hit in the pocket by a $600 levy for services next year. Audio
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Top Stories for 2 July 2009
6:00 AM.John Key responds to French PM's rugby apology, Swine flu in Wellington hospital, Foreshore and Seabed Act, Deadline for Honduras over ousted leader, Police guard Hamilton school grounds after brawl. Audio