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Morning Report for Friday 1 July 2011
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Jellyfish shut Scottish reactor
8:52 AM.In Scotland a nuclear power plant has shut down both its reactors after huge numbers of jellyfish were found in sea water used in its cooling system. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 July 2011
8:49 AM.A long-awaited Waitangi Tribunal report on the Wai 262 claim is released tomorrow; Northland's Te Rōroa people have rejected the latest plan for a Kauri National Park based on Waipoua forest; Minister… Read more Audio
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Arrest warrants for the murder of the former Lebanese PM
8:46 AM.Arrest warrants have been issued by the UN tribunal investigating the murder of the former Lebanese prime minister. Audio
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Fiji unionist says government trying to destroy unions
8:41 AM.A Fijian trade unionist in New Zealand to drum up support claims the interim Fijian government is destroying even the most fundamental rights for workers. Audio
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Sports News for 1 July 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 1 July 2011
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Tangled humpback whale proving elusive
8:28 AM.A humpback whale tangled in a craypot line is proving elusive for Department of Conservation staff wanting to free it. Audio
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Entertainment hub ready to rock for Rugby World Cup
8:25 AM.As for the off field action, big screens, big bands and a big ball will all be on offer for rugby fans at Auckland's waterfront entertainment hub. Audio
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Rugby World Cup ticket sales 25 percent short of target
8:21 AM.Tickets sales for the Rugby World Cup still haven't reached their target, with some smaller provincial venues struggling the most. Audio
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Dunedin pamphlet to quake businesses on hold
8:17 AM.A pamphlet encouraging quake-hit Canterbury businesses to move to Dunedin has been put on hold after a backlash against the plan. Audio
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Former EQC head says insurance spike unwarranted
8:09 AM.Councils are being told not to take a sudden spike in the cost of insurance lying down. Audio
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A changed face for New Zealand bank notes?
7:54 AM.You know that rumpled five dollar note you pulled out of the washing machine? Audio
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Unprecedented number of candidates vie for top farming role
7:51 AM.An unprecedented number of candidates are vying to become the president of Federated Farmers. Audio
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Iwi reservations knock plans for new national park
7:47 AM.Hopes of creating a National Park in Northland have taken a knock. Audio
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Sports News for 1 July 2011
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Greece approves the detail of its austerity bill
7:37 AM.Just one day after rioters caused chaos in Athens, Greek MPs have passed a second austerity bill. Audio
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Hundreds of schools defy government over national standards
7:35 AM.Three hundred and fifty schools are expected to defy the government today by leaving out mandatory national standards targets from school charters and official documents. Audio
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Dollar hits new high but predicted to go higher still
7:25 AM.The bouyant New Zealand dollar is likely to keep rising, with one analyst predicting it could reach 86.2 by the end of the year. Audio
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Flora, fauna claimants want Maori control of things Maori
7:21 AM.A number of iwi across the country are hoping a long-awaited Waitangi Tribunal report released tomorrow will recommend Maori get control of all things Maori. Audio
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Prime Minister remains tight lipped about Kabul
7:17 AM.The Prime Minister has refused to release any operational details about the involvement of elite New Zealand troops in a Kabul firefiight on Wednesday. Audio
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No easy solution to Canterbury's insurance nightmare
7:13 AM.Experts are warning there is no quick fix to the insurance nightmare being faced in Canterbury. Audio
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Rugby World Cup ticket sales 'back on track'
7:09 AM.Ticket sales for the rugby world cup remain 25 percent short of the desired target just over two months out from the tournament. Audio
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Morning Business for 1 July 2011
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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New Zealand takes command of anti-piracy naval force
6:39 AM.Overnight, a New Zealander has taken command of the United States-led fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Audio
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New damage to council buildings may not be fixed
6:37 AM.New damage to council owned buildings and infrastructure might not be fixed now Christchurch city's insurance has run out. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 July 2011
6:27 AM.A Far North Māori leader says the Waitangi Tribunal's report on the Wai 262 claim focuses strongly on solutions; A Te Rōroa elder says the proposal for a Kauri National Park in Northland is hasty and… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 July 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 1 July 2011
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Britain witnesses one of its biggest public sector strikes
6:14 AM.In Britain hundreds of thousands of public sectors workers are on strike fighting proposed cuts to their pensions. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 1 July 2011
6:00 AM.A boost for the Rugby World Cup, with organisers reporting ticket sales are back on track. Insurance experts warn there's no quick fix to Canterbury's insurance nightmare and more taxes and pay cuts… Read more Audio