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Morning Report for Wednesday 3 August 2011
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Autograph book of Battle of Britain pilots sells for thousands
8:56 AM.An autograph book collected at an officer's mess during the war and containing rare signatures from Ken's colleagues has been auctioned in London, fetching over 30 thousand pounds. Audio
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To many the Rugby World Cup is one big yawn
8:52 AM.With less than six weeks to go before the biggest sports event in New Zealand's history, many people are dreading the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 3 August 2011
8:45 AM.Rural Maori children in the Gisborne region will be visited at school by Health Officials in an effort to reduce the incidence of rheumatic fever; A designers' group says the Canterbury earthquake has… Read more Audio
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Online shopping on overseas websites hurting local importers
8:41 AM.A look at how online sales are heating up the battle for the consumer dollar between local importers and international suppliers. Audio
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First ever prison sentence for illegal whitebaiting pending
8:41 AM.The first ever prison sentence for illegal whitebaiting may be handed down in October after an Opotiki man was found guilty of fishing offences and obstructing Conservation Department rangers. Audio
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Sports News for 3 August 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 3 August 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Lyttleton community plans to be self reliant to safeguard food
8:27 AM.The community of Lyttelton, severely cut off from Christchurch access routes during the earthquakes, is planning to become more self reliant. Audio
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In Syria the Hama crackdown continues
8:23 AM.Reports from the embattled Syrian city of Hama say residents have begun fleeing to nearby villages as the offensive by government forces continues for a third day. Audio
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Offers to buy some Red Zone properties to be sent in two weeks
8:17 AM.Homeowners in Christchurch and Kaiapoi's Red Zones who have shown an interest in accepting the government's offer to buy their properties, will begin receiving offers in two weeks time. Audio
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Greater scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's wholesale milk pricing
8:14 AM.Fonterra is facing greater scrutiny of the price it pays its farmers, and also what it charges competitors for raw milk. After an initial investigation, the Commerce Commission has ruled out an… Read more Audio
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US debt deal a temporary measure only
8:09 AM.The United States can breathe a temporary sigh of relief, after the safe passage of an emergency bill to raise the national borrowing limit. The deal averts the immediate risk of the US government… Read more Audio
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Auckland in spring clean mode for World Cup
7:56 AM.Water blasters, brooms and road cones are out around much of central Auckland as the city frantically tries to clean up before the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Minor parties shut out of big political debates
7:52 AM.The minor parties have been shut out of the big election debates between the Prime Minister, John Key, and the Labour leader, Phil Goff. The two leaders will debate each other four times during the… Read more Audio
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Chch needs to attract 30,000 workers
7:49 AM.A group set up to help co-ordinate the rebuilding of Christchurch says the city will need to attract as many as 30 thousand workers over the next five to ten years. Audio
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Sports News for 3 August 2011
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Former commander of NZ troops under investigation for drinking
7:41 AM.A former commander of New Zealand troops in Afghanistan is under investigation for drinking on the job. Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Fox was in Dubai on his way back from a six month stint in Afghanistan… Read more Audio
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English says New Zealand well placed to weather economic storms
7:36 AM.The New Zealand Government says this country is well placed to manage any continuing fall-out from the problems in the United States. Audio
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What next for the price of milk?
7:23 AM.Federated Farmers says New Zealanders aren't being ripped off when they buy milk. The Commerce Commission yesterday decided against an inquiry into the price of milk. Audio
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Meningitis scare rocks top New Zealand company
7:21 AM.Five people who attended a meeting with the chief executive of Fulton Hogan, who died from a menigoccocal infection, have been warned they could have the deadly disease as well. Audio
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Almost six months after quake, some remains unidentified
7:16 AM.Almost six months after the devastating earthquake which killed 181 people in the Canterbury, there are still human remains yet to be identified and buried. Audio
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At 11th hour, US President signs into law debt limit deal
7:09 AM.The US President, Barack Obama, has signed into law a deal to raise the country's 14.3 trillion dollar debt ceiling and avert an unprecedented default. Audio
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Morning Business for 3 August 2011
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Opposition MPs call for more action on milk prices
6:40 AM.Opposition MPs say political pressure should continue to be brought to bear for the Government to act on the soaring price of milk, after the Commerce Commission decided not to investigate. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 3 August 2011
6:27 AM.Tairawhiti District health board officials are going into schools in the Gisborne region in an effort to reduce cases of rheumatic fever; A designers' group says the Canterbury earthquake has created… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 3 August 2011
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 3 August 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Taxi driver murder trial takes just one day
6:16 AM.A panel of Chinese judges is now considering its verdict after hearing evidence in the trial of Xiao Zhen, accused of killing a taxi driver in Auckland. Audio
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Parliament votes to clamp down on synthetic drugs
6:12 AM.Synthetic drugs such as Kronic should be off the shelves as early as next week after Parliament voted overwhelming in favour of last minute changes. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 3 August 2011
6:00 AM.At 11th hour, US President signs into law debt limit deal, Almost six months after quake, some remains are still unidentified, Meningitis scare rocks top New Zealand company, the price of milk, Former… Read more Audio