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Morning Report for Thursday 30 June 2011
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Federer bundled out of Wimbledon
8:56 AM.Roger Federer's hopes of a seventh Wimbledon title are over, after one of the tournament's biggest upsets. But Nadal and Andy Murray are through. Audio
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Net advocates say lack of broadband disadvantages families
8:53 AM.Internet advocates are warning families without broadband access are becoming more disadvantaged. Audio
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State houses changes mean uncertain future for tenants
8:51 AM.People living in state housing face an uncertain future, with the Housing Minister, Phil Heatley refusing to rule out reviewable tenancies for current tenants. Audio
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Waatea News for 30 June 2011
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Hamilton Council to review everything in cost-cutting exercise
8:44 AM.The Hamilton City Council will today start a comprehensive review of everything it does in an effort to cut costs. Audio
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Inquest into deaths of Kahui twins enters final day
8:41 AM.An inquest into the unexplained deaths of babies Cru and Chris Kahui is expected to finish today. Audio
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Sports News for 30 June 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 30 June 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Whakatane residents vent frustruation over flooding woes
8:28 AM.Whakatane residents have vented their frustration about what they say is the local council's lack of action to prevent flooding. Audio
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Quarter of Defence Force could civilian after job changes
8:24 AM.Up to a quarter of the New Zealand Defence Force could be made up of civilians if the cuts to military jobs go according to plan. Audio
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Bexley residents meet to discuss their future
8:21 AM.With their suburb facing obliteration under the Government's plan for a new look Christchurch, Bexley residents say they're left with more questions than answers over the scheme. Audio
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Pike recovery teams back at mine to continue operation
8:17 AM.The recovery teams will be back at the Pike River Mine this morning to continue their work to begin sealing the mine so it is safe from another build-up of oxygen and dangerous gases. Audio
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John Key sells New Zealand to Bollywood
7:55 AM.During a visit to Bollywood, the Prime Minister has played the role of film director, and rubbed shoulders with two of the biggest movie stars in India. Audio
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Interislander ferries disrupted by illness, bad weather
7:53 AM.And in another disruption to travel, a number of Interislander Cook Strait ferry services ahave been cancelled because of staff illness and bad weather. Audio
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More flights cancelled as ash cloud moves up North Island
7:51 AM.Flights in and out of Wellington are now being affected by the returning Ash cloud. Audio
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Sports News for 30 June 2011
7:48 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Wayne Mapp on the SAS role in repelling attack
7:40 AM.Back to the role of the New Zealand SAS in helping repel an attack by the Taliban on a Kabul hotel. Audio
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Christchurch residents hit by 7% rate rise
7:35 AM.Quake weary residents of Christchurch will soon have a new burden - a seven percent rate hike. Audio
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Greek parliament approves austerity plan
7:26 AM.The Greek parliament has narrowly approved a controversial austerity plan. Audio
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Pike families dismayed by mine recovery plan
7:21 AM.We're joined by the spokesperson for the families of the miners who died, Bernie Monk. Audio
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Receivers say funding won't be enough to reach bodies
7:18 AM.The receivers of Pike River Coal say they've only enough money to take recovery teams as far as the caved-in section of the mine, but not far enough to recover bodies. Audio
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Eye witness describes Intercontinental siege
7:15 AM.Dutch freelance reporter Bette Dam is in Kabul and witnessed the attack. Audio
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Details revealed on NZ SAS role in Kabul firefight
7:09 AM.More details have emerged about the crucial role played by New Zealand SAS troops in bringing a six hour gun battle to a close at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul. Audio
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Morning Business for 30 June 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Sydneysiders told to down their lattes and move to Dubbo
6:43 AM.Sydneysiders are being offered seven thousand dollars to give up their latte on the rocks lifestyles and move to the countryside. Audio
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Prime Minister say New Zealand troops played crucial role
6:37 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says New Zealand troops played a crucial role in the firefight at the Intercontinental Hotel in Afghanistan in which ten civilians and two policemen were killed. Audio
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Waatea News for 30 June 2011
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 30 June 2011
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 30 June 2011
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Anger in Egypt after Mickey tweet
6:15 AM.Pressure is building on an Egyptian billionaire over a cartoon he posted on twitter of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Islamic dress. Audio
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Pike receivers may be able to reach rockfall but not bodies
6:13 AM.The receivers of Pike River Coal say they have enough money to take recovery teams as far as the rockfall inside the mine, but not far enough to recover bodies. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 30 June 2011
6:00 AM.How SAS troops were caught up in the battle with Taliban fighters at a Kabul hotel. The Pike River Coal receivers can't guarantee they have enough money for recovery teams to reach the bodies in the… Read more Audio