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Morning Report for Wednesday 27 October 2010
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Top Stories for Wednesday 27 October 2010
6:00 AM.Hobbit rests on what government can offer on law, cash. Union leader discusses latest twists in Hobbit saga. Indonesia hit by two natural disasters within hours of one another. Teen guilty of… Read more Audio
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France's senate approves pension reform bill
6:09 AM.France's Senate has approved a pension reform bill that has triggered nationwide protests, bringing the legislation one step closer to law. Audio
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MPs hear call for rehab to be included in drink driving laws
6:15 AM.MPs have heard that new drink driving rules must include mandatory rehabilitation for repeat offenders. Audio
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Pacific News for 27 October 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 27 October 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea News for 27 October 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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PM says more tax concessions to be considered for Hobbit
6:39 AM.The Prime Minister says the government will consider changes to labour laws, as well as more generous tax concessions, to convince Warner Brothers to stay in New Zealand to film The Hobbit. Audio
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Morning Business for 27 October 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Hobbit rests on what government can offer on law, cash
7:08 AM.The future of The Hobbit movies in New Zealand now hinges on whether the Government can come up with changes to industrial law and find cash sweeteners to suit Warner Brothers. Audio
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Union leader discusses latest twists in Hobbit saga
7:16 AM.With us in the studio now is the president of the Council of Trade Unions, Helen Kelly. Audio
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Indonesia hit by two natural disasters
7:19 AM.Indonesia has been dealt a double blow. Mount Merapi, on the main island, Java, has begun erupting. The volcano has a deadly history. More than 1000 people were killed when it erupted back in 1930. It… Read more Audio
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Teen guilty of manslaughter to be sentenced in December
7:24 AM.A plea bargain has resulted in a murder charge being dropped against one of New Zealand's youngest convicted killers. Audio
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Disquiet continues over police officer's international posting
7:35 AM.Disquiet continues at the appointment of a senior police officer to a plum job in London. Audio
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Son-in-law frustrated by police response
7:40 AM.Listening to that is Dave White, a former police officer and the son-in-law of the wrongly-charged woman Mii Teokotia. Audio
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Sports News for 27 October 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Goff says government should have followed Australia
7:49 AM.The Labour Party leader says the government should have taken a leaf out of Australia's book on how to deal with the global financial crisis. Audio
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Actions of shooter anger others within hunting community
7:54 AM.A professional hunter is calling for other hunters to speak out against illegal shooting practices, following the death of a young school teacher who was shot whilst camping in the central North… Read more Audio
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School community reeling after death of teacher
7:57 AM.The staff and students at Wa Ora Montessori School where Rosemary Ives taught are reeling from her death Audio
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Warner Bros expected to make decision by weekend
8:08 AM.The Prime Minister expects Warner Brothers to announce before the weekend whether filming of The Hobbit will go ahead in New Zealand. Audio
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Harawira supporter outraged at committee stand down
8:13 AM.Supporters of the Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira, say it's outrageous he's been asked by his party to stand aside from the Maori Affairs Select Committee, while it hears submissions on the Marine and… Read more Audio
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Christchurch narrowly keeps spot as second biggest city
8:17 AM.Christchurch has again narrowly cemented its spot over Wellington as the country's second largest city. Audio
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Maori Party dumps Harawira from committee
8:20 AM.Hone Harawira, being asked by his party to stand aside from the Maori Affairs Select Committee, while it hears submissions on the Marine and Coastal Area Takutai Moana Bill. Audio
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Nine missing Australias found safe in Indonesia tsunami zone
8:24 AM.A group of nine Australians reported missing after a deadly tsunami devastated Indonesia have been found alive and well. Audio
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Wellington airport's new 'Rock' terminal opens today
8:26 AM.Wellington Airport's controversial new terminal shaped like three dark orange rocks opens today. Audio
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Markets Update for 27 October 2010
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 27 October 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Matamata-Piako mayor hopeful that The Hobbit will stay
8:39 AM.The Mayor of Matamata-Piako says he remains hopeful that The Hobbit movies will be made at what he calls the authentic Hobbiton site. Audio
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Uncertainity hangs over Chathams freight after receivership
8:44 AM.Uncertainty is hanging over one of the two shipping companies that service the Chatham Islands. Audio
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Waatea News for 27 October 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Kaiapoi residents frustrated by lack of communication from EQC
8:53 AM.Officials from the earthquake commission, the local council and an insurance company, met with Kaiapoi residents last night to update them on the earthquake recovery. Audio
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Google chief executive in trouble over privacy comments
8:57 AM.The chief executive of Google is in hot water after telling people worried about privacy breaches on Google Street View, that they should move house. Audio