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Morning Report for Thursday 16 July 2009
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Cats purrfect the art of exploitation
8:56 AM.Researchers have confirmed what catlovers have long suspected: your moggie is deliberately manipulating you to gain attention and food. Audio
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Rotorua and Tauranga plot waterfront projects
8:51 AM.The neighbouring Bay of Plenty cities of Rotorua and Tauranga are each planning multi-million dollar waterfront developments. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Dunedin council in the gun for lack of snow preparedness
8:46 AM.Dunedin and snowy weather - every year we hear of at least some snow in Dunedin and see pictures of snowed in roads. Audio
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Al-Qaeda threatens China
8:42 AM.Al-Qaeda is threatening to revenge the deaths of 46 muslim Uighurs who were killed in riots in the far western part of China last week. Audio
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Sports news
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Pacific sees tourism as way out of recession
8:29 AM.Although Pacific Islands are reeling from the recession, their leaders hope tourism can help the region weather the tough times. Audio
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Markets update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Top business lobby criticise emission targets
8:25 AM.In a hard hitting letter to the Government some of New Zealand's top business lobby groups have expressed their concern over proposed targets for emission reductions. Audio
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John Key's economic plan slated by business lobby
8:20 AM.Business groups say John Key needs to spell out more specifics if he wants to convince them on his new economic plan. Audio
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Health Minister discusses cardiac changes
8:16 AM.The Minister of Health, Tony Ryall joins us. Audio
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$50 million bid to revive ailing cardiac services
8:13 AM.Heart surgery in New Zealand is set to go under the knife with a 50 million dollar reform. Audio
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Manapouri resident describes quake
8:11 AM.One of those who felt the full brunt of last night's quake was Ruth Dalley who runs the 45 Degrees South and Below Bookshop in Manapouri. Audio
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Road damage after quake
8:09 AM.Authorities in Southland are still trying to work out the true extent of damage caused by a powerful earthquake last night in Fiordland. Audio
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Israeli soldiers speak out about abuses in Gaza
7:58 AM.A group of Israeli soldiers who took part in the January offensive against Hamas fighters in Gaza have spoken out about widespread abuses. Audio
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Strike plan threatens country's phone, internet lines
7:56 AM.Telecommunications workers on the country's crucial copper link phone and internet network are threatening major industrial action. Audio
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Gwaze verdict is appealed by the Crown
7:52 AM.In a case believed to be the first of its kind, the case of a man acquitted of sexually violating and murdering his niece will go before the Court of Appeal today. Audio
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Economists question value of trans-tasman superannuation deal
7:49 AM.Finance Minister Bill English and Australian Treasurer Wayne Swann are expected to agree to a portability of retirement savings between the two countries, in a meeting today. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Museum world pays tribute to Seddon Bennington
7:40 AM.New Zealand's museum and arts community says Te Papa's chief executive, Seddon Bennington, made an exceptional contribution to a career he was devoted to. Audio
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168 dead in Iran plane crash
7:36 AM.All 168 passengers and crew have died in a Caspian Airlines plane crash in the north of Iran. Audio
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Winston Peters to make a comeback
7:26 AM.Winston Peters has told the New Zealand First party faithful to start fundraising because they're needed back in Parliament to sort out the country's problems. Audio
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Business groups criticise Key's economic plan
7:22 AM.Business groups are criticising the Prime Minister John Key's economic plan for New Zealand as too little, too late. Audio
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GNS science says quakes are usual in the area
7:20 AM.Joining us is GNS Science duty seismologist, Bill Fry. Audio
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Invercargill civil defence swings into action
7:12 AM.The Invercargill Civil Defence Emergency Centre was activated last night. Audio
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Big quake shakes South Island
7:07 AM.The South Island has experienced one of its biggest earthquakes in living memory. Audio
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Morning Business News for 16 July 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Winston Peters says sorry
6:40 AM.Comeback kid, Winston Peters has given his clearest signal yet he wants to return to Parliament in 2011. Audio
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Te Anau resident describes massive quake
6:35 AM.The lower South Island has been shaken by a major earthquake. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 16 July 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 16 July 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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New cardiac group to improve health services
6:15 AM.The Government is attempting to resuscitate the country's ailing cardiac services, and has appointed a group of experts for the task. Audio
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Coroner considers cause of trampers' death
6:13 AM.The coroner is to investigate the death of Te Papa Chief Executive Seddon Bennington and his tramping companion. Audio
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Quake jangles nerves in south
6:10 AM.A major earthquake last night has rattled homes and the nerves of those living in Southland. Audio
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Top stories for 16 July 2009
6:00 AM.Big quake shakes South Island, Invercargill civil defence swings into action, GNS science says quakes are usual in the area, Business groups criticise Key's economic plan ,Winston Peters to make a… Read more Audio