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Morning Report for Friday 20 November 2009
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Top Stories for Friday 20 November 2009
6:00 AM.Afghanistan swears in Hamid Karzai as its president, Inquiries begin soldiers death at Waiouru Military Camp, Maori Party to support ETS, Lawyer calls for action on violent offending, Mayor speaks on… Read more Audio
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Struggle to fill EU top jobs
6:09 AM.European Union leaders are gearing up for tough negotiations over who will fill the top jobs created by the Lisbon Treaty, which comes into force next month. Audio
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Violence escalates in Mexican city of Juarez
6:13 AM.This past few weeks have been some of the deadliest in one of the world's most dangerous cities. Audio
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Pacific news for 20 November 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 20 November 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea news for 20 November 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Young arsonists go on to commit other crimes
6:35 AM.New research has found a strong link between children lighting fires and other criminal behavior. Audio
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Conservationists and academics call for fisheries act reforms
6:38 AM.Conservationists and academics want to see reform of the Fisheries Act to further protect endangered species from falling victim to by-catch. Audio
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Morning business for 20 November 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Afghanistan swears in Hamid Karzai as its president
7:08 AM.After weeks of claims of electoral fraud and a stand-off between the two main candidates, Afghanistan has sworn in Hamid Karzai as its president for a second five-year term. Audio
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Inquiries begin soldiers death at Waiouru Military Camp
7:13 AM.The Defence Force and the police have both begun inquiries into the blast that killed Air Force Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster and injured another explosives expert at the Waiouru military camp. Audio
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Maori Party to support ETS
7:16 AM.The emissions trading scheme looks set to become law, with the Maori Party confirming it will support the legislation. Audio
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Lawyer calls for action on violent offending
7:21 AM.The lawyer for a teenager who beat up an elderly returned serviceman says more needs to be done by state agencies to turn young people away from violent offending. Audio
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Mayor speaks on South Auckland's troubled youth
7:25 AM.On the line is the Mayor of Manukau, Len Brown Audio
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Ireland demands replay of World Cup qualifier with France
7:28 AM.Ireland is demanding FIFA order a rematch of its World Cup qualifier after being knocked out by France yesterday only after striker Thierry Henry handled the ball in the build-up to an equalising goal… Read more Audio
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South Australia battles bushfires
7:35 AM.Firefighters in South Australia have spent the night battling multiple bush fires, many of them ignited by lightning strikes. Audio
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New Zealand surgeon details operation to separate twins
7:41 AM.The doctors who separated the Bangladeshi conjoined twins in Melbourne say the 31-hour operation was a complete success. Audio
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Sports news for 20 November 2009
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Nats reject Labour suggestions on monetary policy
7:48 AM.The National-led Government has rejected suggestions from Labour that monetary policy should be changed to take pressure off the New Zealand dollar. Audio
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Phil Goff expands on monetary policy reform call
7:52 AM.The Labour leader Phil Goff joins us. Audio
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Police uncover market for forged academic qualifications
7:57 AM.The police in Auckland have uncovered a market for forged academic qualifications. Audio
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Police in Queenstown begin homicide inquiry
8:08 AM.The police have launched a homicide inquiry after the death of a man in central Queenstown overnight. Audio
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Fraud thrives in economic downturn
8:12 AM.A new survey shows fraud is thriving in the recession, and trusted employees are the most likely offenders. Audio
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Plagiarism will overshadow the next edition of The Trowenna Sea
8:14 AM.The literary critic who discovered the plagiarism in Witi Ihimaera's latest book says it will always be"overshadowed by the aura of cut and paste". Audio
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Maori-specific economic plans revealed in taskforce papers
8:20 AM.Professional and trade training specifically for Maori, along with new million dollar iwi-government partnerships and a dedicated Maori export brand are among initiatives being pursued by the Maori… Read more Audio
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salaries rises in the past year unchanged
8:25 AM.A new survey shows the world financial crisis has not dampened salary rises in New Zealand yet - but the forecast is that it soon will. Audio
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Markets update for 20 November 2009
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports news for 20 November 2009
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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World wicketkeeping record smashed in Whangarei
8:38 AM.Northern Districts wicketkeeper Peter McGlashan has been swamped with calls from around the world after breaking one of cricket's longest standing records. Audio
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Johnsonville residents seethe over infill housing plans
8:44 AM.Wellington City Council's being accused of secrecy and obstructive behaviour over plans to allow infill housing in some suburbs. Audio
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Waatea news for 20 November 2009
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Icebergs likely to make it to New Zealand
8:52 AM.The National Climate Centre says the odds are increasing that a flotilla of icebergs will make it all the way to coastal New Zealand. Audio
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Bitters shortage causes cocktails to lose their kick
8:54 AM.If your next manhattan or pink gin lacks its usual aromatic kick, your local cocktail bar might have fallen victim to a world shortage of angostura bitters. Audio
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13-year-old French boy charged with murder
8:55 AM.The 13-year-old French boy who allegedly set out to mow down his teachers with a shotgun has been charged with attempted murder and released on bail. Audio
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Donna Demaio with news from Australia
8:57 AM.We cross to Australia for a chat with our correspondent Donna Demaio. Audio