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Morning Report for Thursday 10 September 2009
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Biscuit eaters beware
8:56 AM.We now have an important safety announcement before your morning coffee: Certain biscuits can be dangerous to your health. Audio
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Key opens Christchurch's new air traffic control tower
8:52 AM.New Zealand's tallest air traffic control tower will be offically opened today at Christchurch Airport, giving those who work inside it a much-needed office upgrade. Audio
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Istanbul sees the heaviest rain in 80 years
8:49 AM.In Turkey, heavy rains have killed at least 31 people as flood waters submerged neighbourhoods and swept away cars. Audio
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Waatea news for 10 September
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Dairy expert predicts further foreign takeovers
8:44 AM.An agricultural expert is predicting further foreign takeovers as dairy debts spirals out of control. Audio
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West Coast timber industry's plans after $4million settlement
8:41 AM.The government says the West Coast timber industry can now get on with economic development, after it settled a ten year dispute with the industry over promises made to it by the former state owned… Read more Audio
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Sports news for 10 September
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 10 September
8:31 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Supermarket faces possibilty of human rights complaint
8:28 AM.Pak n Save is in hot water again ...this time over complaints of discrimination. Audio
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Security measures in place Christchurch's 'House of Horror'
8:25 AM.Security measures will be taken to protect the Christchurch house where the bodies of two women were found after locals said it should be burned down. Audio
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John Key's electorate office closed by suspicious fire
8:22 AM.Police have cordoned off the scene of a suspected arson attack on the electorate office of the Prime Minister, John Key. Audio
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Greens says new RMA will harm environment
8:16 AM.Whether it's the building of a new shed or a new power dam, the process just got simpler. Audio
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Xue to appeal murder conviction
8:09 AM.The man convicted of strangling his wife and stuffing her body into a car boot will appeal against his murder conviction. Audio
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Kiwi family say crash won't stop teen sailor's record bid
7:56 AM.Jessica Watson, an Australian with strong connections to Otago, set off from Queensland's Sunshine Coast yesterday. Audio
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Biosecurity New Zealand responds
7:52 AM.Biosecurity New Zealand's Theresa Morrissey. Audio
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Critics say axeing MAF staff will wreak havoc
7:48 AM.Critics say the decision to cut 55 front-line jobs from MAF Biosecurity could wreak havoc on New Zealand's multi billion dollar export industries. Audio
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Sports news for 10 September
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Holiday makers help Fiji economy
7:40 AM.Fiji's tourism market continues to suffer with many holidaymakers opting for destinations they see as safer or more ethically sound. Audio
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West Coast Timberlands dispute settled for $4m
7:36 AM.The Government has settled a bitter decade-old dispute with the West Coast timber industry over promises made to it by the former state owned enterprise Timberlands. Audio
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Official Cash Rate expected to remain at record low
7:29 AM.The announcement of the Official Cash Rate review is due at 9, and is expected to remain at its record low of 2.5 per cent. Audio
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Minister explains 'streamlined' resource management law
7:24 AM.Wholesale changes to the Resource Management Act were passed by Parliament last night under urgency. The Government says it means a lot of red tape is now in the dustbin. Audio
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Medical Association slams change in lab testing provider
7:19 AM.The country's biggest medical organisation says patients' care has been compromised by the change of laboratory testing providers in Auckland. Audio
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Prime Minister's office hit by arsonists
7:15 AM.The property on Kumeu's main street where Mr Key's office is located is now cordoned off as Fire Service investigators and the CIB begin their inquiries. Audio
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Influence of media on jury members concerns lawyers
7:12 AM.Nai Yin Xue's case was one of the first under a new law that gives judges the discretion to allow jurors to go home at night during the deliberation period. Audio
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Nai Yin Xue filed for Appeal
7:09 AM.Xue is currently serving a life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of twelve years. Audio
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Morning business for 10 September
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Members bill to make redundancy pay compulsory launched
6:43 AM.The Labour Party's mounting a six month campaign to drum up support for a new bill which would make redundancy payments compulsory for workers. Audio
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Nai Yin Xue to appeal his conviction
6:40 AM.Convicted muderer, Nai Yin Xue has appealed against his conviction. Audio
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Waatea news for 10 September
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 September 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 10 September
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Top stories of the day for 10 September
6:00 AM.* Convicted killer Nai Yin Xue says the judge got it wrong in his murder trial - he files an appeal. * John Key's electorate office is attacked by arsonists. * The Medical Association says patients… Read more Audio