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Morning Report for Thursday 4 August 2011
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Don't think blue moon, think two moons
8:57 AM.The Moon - it's featured in countless songs, books and movies, and the 1969 landing there is still regarded as one of humanity's greatest achievements. Audio
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Rugby World Cup seating will be re-used for Olympics
8:55 AM.When thousands of rugby spectators sit down at Eden Park for this Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup match, they'll be testing new seats destined for next year's London Olympics. Audio
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Auckland council's film studio purchase divides opinion
8:52 AM.The Auckland Council's purchase of a high profile film studio has been labelled by a rate-payers group as a liability, but others are calling the sale a smart buy. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 4 August 2011
8:50 AM.An eastern Bay of Plenty iwi is concerned the Government is employing an agent to consult Maori on oil and gas projects; The Minister responsible for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, says the government… Read more Audio
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Influenza B ousts swine flu as dominant winter strain
8:46 AM.A different flu strain has overtaken swine flu for the first time in two years as the main cause of influenza this winter. Audio
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Rising interest rates here to stay
8:41 AM.Homeowners are staring down the barrel of rising mortgage rates, as banks pass on the extra costs of borrowing money offshore. Audio
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Sports News for 4 August 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 4 August 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Aid targeted at Somalia to stem refugee exodus
8:27 AM.Somalians in New Zealand hold grave fears for their families displaced by the crisis in the Horn of Africa. Audio
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National eyes linking Kiwisaver with asset sales
8:25 AM.The National Party is considering a policy under which Kiwisaver funds would be encouraged to invest in the four state owned energy companies that are likely to be partially sold off. Audio
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Huge fireworks display to herald start of Rugby World Cup
8:18 AM.The Rugby World Cup is set to open with a bang in Auckland, as plans for a huge firework display are revealed. Audio
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Navy says changes made since incident
8:12 AM.Joining me is the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Tony Parr. Audio
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Death pinned on HMNZS Canterbury's rush into service
8:09 AM.A coroner has ruled that a rush to get HMNZS Canterbury into service contributed to the unnecessary and preventable death of a young sailor. Audio
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Watergate grand jury transcripts to be released
7:56 AM.In the United States a federal judge has ordered the release of transcripts of Richard Nixon's 11 hours of testimony before special prosecutors in 1975. Audio
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WTO head still confident Doha trade talks will succeed
7:51 AM.The head of the increasingly beleagured Doha round of world trade talks is in New Zealand for talks with the Prime Minister and top officials. Audio
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Italy banks 'solid and solvent' says PM
7:48 AM.As financial vultures circle around Italy, the country's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has given a sombre speech in the parliament in Rome saying his country's economy is strong. Audio
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Sports News for 4 August 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Privately diagnosed patients face stand-down periods
7:38 AM.The Waikato District Health Board is cracking down on queue jumpers on the public hospital waiting list. Audio
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Analysts says banks will likely follow ASB
7:35 AM.Banking analysts expect the major banks will quickly follow ASB's move to raise fixed mortgage rates across the board. Audio
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Money pours into Auckland fan zones but promotion light
7:27 AM.Money is being poured into party zones around Auckland for the Rugby World Cup, but many people say they don't know where to find them. Audio
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Mandatory Kiwisaver could help NZ businesses
7:21 AM.Both of the major political parties say they are considering making Kiwisaver compulsory. Audio
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Bad news keeps on coming for Defence Force
7:14 AM.It's been a bad week for the defence force, with a series of embarrassing incidents calling into question the force's credibility. Audio
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Sydney police free woman from suspected collar bomb
7:09 AM.A hostage drama has ended in Sydney. Audio
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Morning Business for 4 August 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Government may want Kiwisaver to invest in energy firms
6:40 AM.The Government is considering a policy under which Kiwisaver funds would be encouraged to invest in the four state-owned energy companies that are likely to be partially sold off. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 4 August 2011
6:28 AM.An eastern Bay of Plenty iwi is unhappy the Government is employing an agent to consult Maori on oil and gas projects; The Minister responsible for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, says the government needs… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 4 August 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 4 August 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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NZ First will got to court over election debates if necessary
6:16 AM.The New Zealand First Party is considering taking legal action if needed so it can take part in televised election debates this year. Audio
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Predictions queue-jumping measures will be counterproductive
6:13 AM.There are predictions a Waikato District Health Board crackdown on surgery queue-jumpers could lead to longer queues for everybody. Audio
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Mortgage brokers say other banks will follow ASB
6:11 AM.Mortgage brokers say customers should be prepared for all the banks to follow ASB's lead and increase their fixed mortgage rates across the board. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 4 August 2011
6:00 AM.A series of embarrassing incidents for the defence force is expected to be compounded today, when a coroner reports into the death of a navy sailor. An incredible ten hour ordeal for a Sydney woman… Read more Audio