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Morning Report for Friday 28 August 2009
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Canberra correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh
8:58 AM.To Canberra to join our correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Large crowd expected at Ranfurly Shield match
8:53 AM.Ranfurly Shield challenges used to fill stadiums and they've produced some of provincial rugby's most memorable matches. Audio
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Recession hits charities in pocket
8:50 AM.It's Daffodil Day today and for charities such as the Cancer Society its been more difficult than other years to raise money. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Low company profits will hit the economy
8:44 AM.Air New Zealand was yesterday the latest of the country's larger companies to announce a dive in profits. Audio
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Country's young scientists gather for prestigious awards
8:38 AM.Research into a cheap way of removing toxic pollutants from vehicle emissions has won top prize at the MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year awards. 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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DHB call for tobacco to be prescription only drug
8:27 AM.Tairawhiti District Health Board has come up with a bold solution to cut smoking addiction and the burden it places on the health service. Audio
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Supercity model could be introduce in other local councils
8:24 AM.Parts of the Auckland supercity model could be introduced into other parts of the country - but not before the next local government elections Audio
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Disiplinary board needed for builders says leaky home owner
8:16 AM.The new building regime aims to clarify just who is liable for construction work, and anything that subsequently goes wrong with it. Audio
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DIYers fear the end of NZ tradition
8:14 AM.Builders say the Government's new licensing regime will cut the costs and time it takes to put up a house. Audio
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Environmentalists outraged over mining plans
8:08 AM.Environmental groups are outraged over a government proposal to open up conservation land for the mining of coal and other minerals. Audio
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John Key to appear on Letterman TV show
7:53 AM.John Key's appearance has been arranged by Tourism New Zealand to help boost the country's profile. Audio
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Government and Maori Party accused of ETS deal making
7:50 AM.Labour says a delay in the release of the select committee review of the Emissions Trading Scheme is down to last-minute deal making between National and the Maori Party. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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St John investigates call-out delays
7:40 AM.St John is investigating its emergency call service over concerns that a new procedure could have delayed ambulances reaching patients at the height of swine flu. Audio
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Good news for ill Christchurch woman
7:40 AM.Christchurch woman Evangeline Stanners says she wept for joy after the Associate Immigration Minister yesterday granted her a medical waiver allowing her to stay in New Zealand. Audio
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Exploring a route for underground rail tunnel in Auckland
7:28 AM.A detailed study is to begin into the route of a possible billion dollar subway linking the Britomart rail terminal with the Mount Eden station. Audio
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Quake hits Wellington
7:25 AM.Many Wellington residents were woken by a sharp earthquake in the early hours of this morning. Audio
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Mining industry celebrates unlocking conservation land - Part 2
7:20 AM.Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee comments on the issue. Audio
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Mining industry celebrates unlocking conservation land
7:15 AM.The mining industry is celebrating a Government plan to unlock conservation land for minerals exploration. Audio
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Hostage taker's lawyer speaks about previous experiences
7:12 AM.Tony Bouchier was George Baker's lawyer during his court appearances over the killing of Liam Ashley. Audio
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Convicted murderer gives himself up after prison hostage drama
7:08 AM.Convicted murderer George Baker gave himself up at quarter to two this morning after holding another inmate hostage since yesterday afternoon. Audio
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Morning Business News for 28 August 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Conservation groups criticise Government's mining plan
6:35 AM.Conservation groups are criticising a Government plan to unlock conservation land for minerals exploration. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 28 August 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for Friday 28 August 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Anti-drink driving group says it can't secure funding
6:15 AM.The organisers of the first-ever drink driving expo aimed at Tauranga teenagers say unless they can secure funding, they will not be able to repeat the event next year. Audio
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Zimbabwe chastised for"deviant behaviour"
6:12 AM.The President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has chastised the Zimbabwean government for"deviant behaviour", as he begins his first state visit to the country. Audio
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Top stories for Friday 28 August 2009
6:00 AM.The Hostage incident at Auckland prison has ended peacefully. Conservationists start digging in for a fight over prospecting on DOC land. The earth moves for wellingtonians with an early morning… Read more Audio