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Morning Report for Friday 21 May 2010
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.We cross to Canberra to join our correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Some Hokitika residents on the Budget
8:54 AM.What some Hokitika residents think about the Budget. Audio
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Westlanders call on council to stop use of 1080
8:51 AM.Westland's mayor and councillors have been told that if they don't support opponents of 1080, they will be removed from office in this year's local body elections. Audio
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Blue Chip investors disappointed at Bryers' sentence
8:48 AM.Investors in the failed finance company Blue Chip hope Mark Bryers will face further charges when the Serious Fraud Office completes its investigation into him. Audio
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Waatea news for 21 May 2010
8:46 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Tuhoe gathering condemns Te Urewera decision
8:43 AM.The Prime Minister has come in for strong personal criticism for preventing ownership of Te Urewera National Park being transferred to Tuhoe. Audio
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Much of Thailand still under curfew but tension simmers
8:40 AM.Much of Thailand's population will be spending the weekend under curfew, as the government tries to regain control of the country. Audio
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Morning sports news for 21 May 2010
8:36 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Radio New Zealand economics reporter sums up the budget
8:29 AM.We are joined again by our economics correspondent Nigel Stirling. Audio
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Government defends cuts to tertiary education funding
8:26 AM.But after receiving minimal funding increases, some in the tertiary education sector are wondering where they fit in that work. Audio
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Future of health system at risk - Labour
8:24 AM.A you heard a few minutes ago the Labour Party is warning the future of the country's health system is at risk, following yesterday's budget. Audio
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Economists say government on right track
8:19 AM.So will the budget do what Bill English has promised - foster economic growth and create jobs. Audio
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More residents give their opinions on Budget
8:18 AM.Some more reaction from people around the country to this year's Budget. Audio
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Radio New Zealand Political chief reporter discusses Budget
8:15 AM.We are joined by our Parliamentary chief reporter Jane Patterson. Audio
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Labour says Budget is a tax swindle
8:09 AM.They say the budget is full of broken promises and rewards the wealthiest, while hitting those on low incomes. Audio
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Lone thief steals artwork worth nearly $1 billion
7:56 AM.A lone thief has foiled security at one of France's top museums to steal artwork worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Audio
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One of Navtej Singh convicted in another armed incident
7:53 AM.It's been revealed that one of the men convicted in relation to the killing of a liquor store owner stole a car and led police on a high speed chase, while on bail for the original incident. Audio
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Morning sports news for 20 May 2010
7:50 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Senior Herald, NBR journalists give their views on Budget
7:43 AM.Joining us from the world of newspapers now are New Zealand Herald columist Fran O'Sullivan, and the National Business Review's political and economics editor Rob Hosking. Audio
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Radio New Zealand economics senior reporter discusses Budget
7:41 AM.We are joined by Nigel Stirling again. Audio
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Tax Working Group recommendations watered down
7:37 AM.While the government has increased GST and cut personal and company tax; it hasn't gone as far as introducing a land tax on investment property as recommended by the Tax Working Group. The convenor of… Read more Audio
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Hawkes Bay residents give their opinions on Budget
7:36 AM.More reaction from the regions now to the budget.. this time from Hawkes Bay. Audio
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Commercial property foots bill for personal tax cuts
7:28 AM.Commercial property investors say they are unfairly footing the bill for the public's tax cuts. Audio
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Radio New Zealand senior reporters discuss Budget
7:24 AM.With us in the studio throughout the morning is our economics correspondent Nigel Stirling - and our Parliamentary chief reporter Jane Patterson. Audio
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Business lobby group welcomes cut to company tax
7:19 AM.One of the big surprises in the Budget was the slash in company tax from 30 percent to 28 percent. Audio
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Christchurch residents give their opinions on Budget
7:18 AM.Here's some views of people in central Christchurch. Audio
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Minister of Finance discusses on Budget
7:13 AM.So Bill English's second Budget is providing tax cuts for all. Audio
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Government trumpets reforms but Opposition slates Budget
7:09 AM.Bill English's second Budget has delivered tax cuts for all - but will the average New Zealander really be any better off? Audio
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Morning Business News for 21 May 2010
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Maori Party pleased tax cuts will offset GST rise
6:41 AM.The Government's support partner the Maori Party is welcoming moves by the Government to compensate lower income earners for a rise in GST through tax cuts and benefit increases. Audio
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Taxes slashed in bid to revive sluggish economy
6:39 AM.The Government is to slash personal and company tax rates in an effort to revive the sluggish New Zealand economy. Audio
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Waatea news for 21 May 2010
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 May 2010
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 21 May 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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North Korea condemned for warship sinking
6:14 AM.South Korea is ruling out military retaliation for the torpedoing of one of its warships by its northern neighbour. Audio
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Business owners say Budget recognises economy's needs
6:11 AM.Business owners are reacting positively to the Budget. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 21 May 2010
6:00 AM.This morning we digest the 2010 budget to find out what's tasty and what sticks in the throat. Audio