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Morning Report for Wednesday 5 August 2009
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Arts festival gives sneak preview of acts
8:56 AM.A Latvian theatre interpretation of the Sound of Silence is just one of the acts that have been signed up to the International Arts Festival set to wow audiences with a collection of dance, music and… Read more Audio
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Plans to build a cable car close to the Taj Mahal
8:51 AM.There's outrage in India over plans to build ropewalks, cable cars and a ferris wheel close to Agra's Taj Mahal. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Air in Wellington State Highway tunnels safe to breath
8:43 AM.They don't smell the best but the public is being assured that the air is safe to breathe in Wellington's two State Highway tunnels. Audio
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High court rules against orders for abortion supervisors
8:36 AM.The High Court in a decision that will dismay opponents of abortion has declined to make orders spelling out the way in which the Abortion Supervisory Committee should operate. 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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Mighty dollar refuses to fade
8:26 AM.Just days after the Reserve Bank Governor tried to talk the dollar down, the Kiwi has soared to ten month highs. Audio
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Samoan leader says Field trial has been a shock
8:20 AM.Former chair of the Samoan Advisory Council: Tino Pereira comments on Taito Philip Field's conviction. Audio
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Field friend says he's a good man
8:13 AM.There's been a backlash in parts of the Pacific Islands community against Taito Philip Field's conviction. Audio
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Top official suggests others complicit in Taito offences
8:09 AM.Taito Philip Field's fall from grace is complete, from one time Labour Minister to a criminal awaiting sentence. Audio
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Aucklanders try car pooling to reduce congestion
7:57 AM.In the latest effort to reduce Auckland's chronic roads congestion, Aucklanders are being encouraged to share their cars today. Audio
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Government says ReStart is reaching those who need it
7:55 AM.Labour says the Government should be disappointed with the uptake of its ReStart package for people made redundant during the recession. Audio
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Doubt over progress of Pacific trade talks
7:53 AM.Smaller Pacific nations say they're not ready to embark on regional trade talks, which were due to be signed off at the Pacific leaders summit in Cairns this week. Audio
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Fonterra milk powder auction
7:49 AM.The results are in for Fonterra's latest monthly online milk powder auction and they're good news for farmers. Audio
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Sports news
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Bill Clinton visits North Korea
7:41 AM.North Koreas leader Kim Jon Il has pardoned two US journalists detained by the secretive nation, following a surprise visit by former United States President Bill Clinton. Audio
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Terrorism suspects appear in court
7:38 AM.A court has been told the four men in custody over the alleged terrorist conspiracy sought a religious ruling to authorise an attack in Australia. Audio
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New Zealand reassesses security measures after terror plot
7:36 AM.New Zealand's national security measures will be reassessed after the foiling of an alleged terrorist plot in Australia. Audio
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MPs expenses overview
7:22 AM.The Prime Minister has been forced to change his story on his deputy's housing allowance as the Government struggles to dampen down concerns about how much money Bill English gets. Audio
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Speaker feels vindicated over dogged pursuit of criminal MP
7:17 AM.Parliament's Speaker Lockwood Smith was the National Party's immigration spokesman at the time of the inquiries into Field's offending. Audio
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Philip Field convicted
7:09 AM.The guilty verdicts against Taito Philip Field make him the first New Zealand politician to be convicted of corruption and bribery. Audio
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Morning Business News for 5 August 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Govt struggles to contain accommodation expenses
6:40 AM.Almost a week after MPs' expenses were revealed the Government is struggling to contain the uproar. Audio
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Field supporter says the justice system is corrupt
6:36 AM.A supporter of Taito Phillip Field says it's the justice system which is corrupt - not the former MP. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 5 August 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 5 August 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Australian terrorism warning remains at medium
6:09 AM.Australia's terrorism warning alert is to remain at a medium level despite the huge police operation against an alleged terrorist plot. Audio
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Top Stories for 5 August 2009
6:00 AM.Taito Philip Field convicted, Speaker feels vindicated over dogged pursuit of criminal MP, MPs expenses overview, Australian terrorism warning remains at medium, Bill Clinton visits North Korea. Audio