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Morning Report for Monday 27 September 2010
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Donna Demaio with news from Australia
8:55 AM.We cross to Melbourne for a chat with our correspondent Donna Demaio. Audio
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Cantabrians uplifted by free game
8:52 AM.Three weeks on from the Canterbury quake, rugby authorities have helped buoy the spirits of tens of thousands of locals, after it let fans in for free at the weekend's Canterbury versus Wellington ITM… Read more Audio
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Waatea News for 27 September 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Ed Miliband to lead Britain's Labour Party
8:43 AM.Britain's opposition Labour Party has chosen a new leader to replace Gordon Brown as it seeks to rebuild after its its defeat in May's general elections. Audio
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Coronation Street gears up for golden anniversary
8:35 AM.A grey sky, drizzle on the cobblestones, a row of red brick terrace houses - and a pub called the Rovers Return. Audio
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Sports News for 27 September 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 27 September 2010
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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New Plymouth mayoral candidates debate
8:22 AM.The race for the New Plymouth mayorality is wide open, after respected mayor Peter Tennent stood down after nine years in the job. Audio
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Supermarkets prepare for GST
8:19 AM.With Friday's GST increase, supermarkets across the country are facing the massive task of having to put new price tags on all of their stock. Audio
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Not ready, not steady and not yet go for Commonwealth Games
8:16 AM.The first New Zealand athletes are due to arrive in Delhi tomorrow despite officials admiting it may not be possible to get the athletes' village habitable before the opening ceremony next Sunday. Audio
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"The Hobbit"may be filmed in Eastern Europe
8:08 AM.Sir Peter Jackson says filming of the movie The Hobbit could move to Eastern Europe if a dispute with an actors' union is not sorted. Audio
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Otago scientists figure out how to 'see' single atom
7:57 AM.In a world first, University of Otago scientists have developed a technique which enables them to not only isolate and capture a single atom consistently, but to"see"and photograph this atom. Audio
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West Bank settlement moratorium to expire today
7:53 AM.An Israeli moratorium on building new settlements in the occupied West Bank expires at midnight and there is widespread concern the delicate Middle East peace process could be derailed if construction… Read more Audio
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Teacher unions to discuss controversial issues
7:51 AM.National standards and pay are expected to be to the fore at the two teacher unions' annual meetings being held this week. Audio
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Whanganui Iwi leader farewelled at funeral
7:48 AM.The people of the Whanganui River farewelled their leader in style on Saturday as he made his final journey down his beloved river. Audio
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Sports News for 27 September 2010
7:42 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Snow-hit Southland farmers given food parcels and advice
7:39 AM.Food parcels, a sympathtic ear and advice are being offered to Southland's sheep farmers today. Audio
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Emergency powers being put in place in Canterbury
7:35 AM.The Government has already put in place ten orders-in-council under emergency powers rushed through Parliament this month to deal with the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake. Audio
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Body thought to be missing Kapiti man to be identified today
7:29 AM.The police are today hoping to identify a body found in bush on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington, as that of missing man Raymond Piper. Audio
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Power bills set to rise
7:23 AM.An electricity watchdog says power bills will rise dramatically if the the national lines company,Transpower, is allowed to raise extra profits of almost 90 million dollars per year. Audio
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Games chef de mission says progress is being made
7:18 AM.New Zealand's Commonwealth Games chef de mission Dave Currie is already in Delhi. Audio
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India promises games village will be ready on Wednesday
7:12 AM.The last-minute rush to complete the Commonwealth Games athletes' village in Delhi is continuing, with an Indian government minister promising it will be ready by Wednesday. Audio
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Filming of the Hobbit in danger of being cancelled
7:08 AM.Filming of the Hobbit movie in New Zealand is in danger of being cancelled or moved overseas. Audio
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Morning Business for 27 September 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Ten regulations passed under emergency earthquake powers
6:40 AM.There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake. Audio
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Australia says Games being held with high risk of terrorism
6:36 AM.Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has renewed its warning of a high risk of terrorist activity from militants in Delhi during the Commmonwealth Games. Audio
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Waatea News for 27 September 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 27 September 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 27 September 2010
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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NZ netball squad ready to leave Singapore for Delhi
6:10 AM.Athletes begin arriving in Delhi tomorrow for the Commonwealth Games but New Zealand officials say they're still waiting for assurances the Games village is safe and sanitary. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 27 September 2010
6:00 AM.Filming of the Hobbit in danger of being cancelled, India promises games village will be ready on Wednesday, Power bills set to rise, Body thought to be missing Kapiti man to be identified today… Read more Audio