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Morning Report for Wednesday 21 October 2009
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Top stories for 21 October 2009
6:00 AM.Shake-up of health sector, Government proceeds cautiously on ACC overhaul, Government coalition relationships under scrutiny, Afghan president agrees to run-off election, Former MP doubts country will… Read more Audio
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16-year old sailor didn't see tanker in radar
6:15 AM.Solo round-the world sailor Jessica Watson failed to see a 63-thousand tonne tanker on her radar despite it being virtually right on top of her. Audio
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Pacific news for 21 October 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 October 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea news for 21 October 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Dollar expected to go high as carry trade returns
6:35 AM.The carry trade that saw the New Zealand dollar spiral above eighty US cents is back, and some economists say it could push the dollar even higher. Audio
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Makeover for suburb at centre of toxin scare
6:40 AM.A New Plymouth suburb where drums containing toxic chemicals were found is due to get a makeover. Audio
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Morning business for 21 October 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Shake-up of health sector to be announced today
7:09 AM.The Government is set to today announce whether it will go ahead with a major shake up of the Health Ministry. Audio
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Government proceeds cautiously on ACC overhaul
7:15 AM.The Government's ACC changes now appear to be back on track - but it's holding off on putting legislation before Parliament. Audio
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Government management of coalition relationships under scrutiny
7:18 AM.Joining us is our political editor Brent Edwards. Audio
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Afghan president agrees to run-off election in fortnight
7:24 AM.Afghanistan's president Hamid Karzai has accepted his win in August's elections was invalid and he will go back to the voters in two weeks in a fresh bid for re-election. Audio
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Former MP doubts country will return to FPP
7:28 AM.It would take at least five years and two referendums to make any change to the current electoral system, under a Government proposal revealed yesterday. Audio
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Carry-trade back to propel NZ dollar
7:36 AM.Speculators buying New Zealand dollars to take advantage of rising local interest rates look set to push the dollar higher. Audio
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Hawkes Bay gunman charged with murder
7:39 AM.The gunman who led police on a wild chase around Central Hawkes Bay will today appear in court facing new charges, including one of murder. Audio
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Sports news for 21 October 2009
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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UN spokesman defends Helen Clark's failure to front hot issues
7:48 AM.Yesterday we covered claims that former prime minister Helen Clark is being less than up front at her top United Nations job. Audio
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hundreds of new jobs expected from approval of two marine farms
7:51 AM.Hundreds of new jobs are expected to be created after the approval of two shellfish farms to be developed in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and the Firth of Thames. Audio
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Tui's start breeding on Chatham Islands
7:55 AM.After twenty five years this sound is finally returning to the Chatham Islands. Audio
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Employers wary about competition for ACC
8:08 AM.National has secured political support for its controversial reforms to ACC, after the Maori Party decided to back the bill through its first reading. Audio
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Reserve Bank could raise interest rates in March
8:12 AM.Economists are tipping the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates as early as March next year. Audio
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Top US scientist arrested for spying
8:17 AM.A leading United States scientist who held top jobs at Nasa and the Pentagon has been arrested for attempted espionage after a sting operation by the FBI. Audio
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Producers says emissions scheme a threat to exports
8:20 AM.Primary sector representatives are calling for changes to the emissions trading scheme, fearing it will damage New Zealand's export performance. Audio
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Costs to council for conservatorium revealed
8:25 AM.The ombudsman has forced the Christchurch City Council to publicly disclose how much money it is proposing to provide for the Canterbury University's National Conservatorium of Music. Audio
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Markets update for 21 October 2009
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports news for 21 October 2009
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Second Rimutaka Prison staffer on drugs charges
8:39 AM.A second person has been arrested as part of an ongoing drugs bust amongst staff at Rimutaka Prison. Audio
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Volunteer doctor appeals for return of helicopter
8:41 AM.A New Zealand doctor volunteering in the aftermath of Indonesia's devastating earthquake is appealing for authorities there to return his helicopter so he can resume his mercy flights. Audio
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Waatea news for 21 October 2009
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Calls for money to find a cure for Kauri killer
8:51 AM.Conservation groups are waiting anxiously to hear if the government will fund research into the new fungus disease that's killing kauri. Audio
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Taihape rejoices its a stop on Overlander again
8:56 AM.The self-proclaimed Gumboot capital of the world, Taihape is holding a major celebration later today to mark the town's official return as a stop on the Auckland to Wellington Overlander train… Read more Audio