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Morning Report for Wednesday 16 September 2009
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Increase in visitors to army museum since medals returned
8:55 AM.There's been a dramatic increase in visitor numbers to the National Army Museum in Waiouru, since 96 stolen military medals were put back on display. Audio
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Scientists develop wireless heart pump
8:50 AM.Scientists at Auckland University have developed a wireless heart pump that could eventually provide an alternative to heart transplants. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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The referendum to end all referendums?
8:42 AM.One of the backers of this year's smacking referendum has filed another referendum proposal with Parliament. Audio
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Invercargill furious at cuts to Southland's highway budget
8:38 AM.The Invercargill City Council is furious at cuts to Southland's state highway budget of up to $48 million. 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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Al-Qaeda cell leader reported dead
8:25 AM.United States special operations forces have struck in Somalia, reportedly killing one of Africa's most wanted Islamic militants. Audio
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National MP under pressure to cross floor on supercity
8:20 AM.Franklin's local MP is National's Paul Hutchison. He opposes the split and is coming under pressure to cross the floor and vote against the Government's Auckland supercity legislation. Audio
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Franklin locals fear district will be swallowed by super city
8:17 AM.The Auckland supercity bill is on the brink of being passed in Parliament, to the dismay of many Franklin residents. Audio
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Blowout predicted under emissions scheme- finance expert
8:09 AM.As political opponents wrangle over the final shape of the Emissions Trading Scheme, arguments are going on about just how much it will cost. Audio
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Ports of Auckland casualty of few car imports
7:57 AM.The drop-off in car imports has seen the Ports of Auckland's profit down by nearly 75% to five and half million dollars. Audio
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Large fire on Auckland's North Shore
7:54 AM.More than 60 firefighters from around Auckland spent last night battling a large blaze at a two-storey factory on the North Shore. Audio
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Floating interest rates keep dropping
7:50 AM.Short term and floating interest rates are reaching new lows, as banks bet on the official cash rate remaining at historically low levels for the next year at least. Audio
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NZ Bus says union has upped their claim
7:46 AM.Auckland's combined bus unions are accusing NZ Bus of using the media to undermine their bargaining position. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Last-ditch effort for Maori seats fails in Parliament
7:40 AM.The Government has come under attack from one of its own support parties, during a spirited debate on the Auckland supercity legislation. Audio
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UN says both sides to blame in Gaza conflict
7:36 AM.A new report from the United Nations suggests that both Israeli and Palestinian forces committed war crimes in the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip. Audio
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Recession claims more than 500 car dealers
7:27 AM.The recession has taken a heavy toll on the car market with more than 500 registered motor traders going bust so far. Audio
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Final shape of ETS still up in the air
7:24 AM.Just a day after announcing a deal with the Maori Party to forge a new Emissions Trading Scheme, National is saying it's still open to doing a deal with Labour. Audio
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Labour says Police Minister is more worried by image than law
7:21 AM.Labour is accusing the Police Minister of being more concerned about her"Crusher Collins image"than making law that will effectively target boy racers. Audio
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Kenyan police help sought in Christchurch murder inquiry
7:09 AM.The police in Christchurch are seeking help from Kenya as they investigate the killing of a man in the city. Audio
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Morning business
6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Opposition parties criticise Government's restart package
6:40 AM.Talks are under way about possible improvements to the nine-day fortnight jobs initiative. Audio
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Welfare advocates urge rise in benefit levels
6:36 AM.The final shape of the Emissions Trading Scheme remains uncertain with National leaving the door open to Labour and the Maori Party pushing for more concessions. 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 September 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 16 September 2009
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Labour says boyracer bill needs to be toughened up
6:14 AM.Labour says the proposed changes to laws targeting boyracers don't go far enough. Audio
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Top Stories for 16 September 2009
6:00 AM.Kenyan police help sought in Christchurch murder inquiry, Labour says Police Minister is more worried by image than law, Cost and pollution blowout predicted under emissions scheme- finance expert… Read more Audio