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Morning Report for Thursday 8 September 2011
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Military reflect on sacrifice on 10th anniversary of 9-11
8:56 AM.US Military personnel and veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are reflecting on the sacrifices they made in the years following the attacks of September 11th 2001. Audio
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Giant crabs threaten Antarctic wildlife
8:52 AM.Huge King crabs more than a metre wide have invaded the Antarctic, wiping out wildlife and threatening to ruin ecosystems that have evolved over 14 million years. Audio
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Cyber crime costs New Zealand $290m - study
8:49 AM.An internet software company says New Zealand loses $290 million each year through computer viruses and on-line scams. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 September 2011
8:46 AM.An oil and gas producer says it won't be barging in to Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and the East Coast before it's talked to iwi; A campaigner for sawmill workers says anyone who worked in a mill from the… Read more Audio
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German court rejects challenge to eurozone
8:42 AM.The deepening euro zone crisis took another turn today when Germany's highest court rejected a challenge that would have stopped the country from making further bailouts to Europe's most heavily debt… Read more Audio
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US Tennis Open disrupted by weather
8:40 AM.The US Tennis Open may go into a third week as rain continues to disrupt play at Flushing Meadows. Audio
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Sports News for 8 September 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 8 September 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Hugh local support for Tonga may not help against All Blacks
8:28 AM.Tonga is likely to be overshadowed by the All Blacks in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup tomorrow night. Audio
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Indian cities on high alert after bomb attack
8:24 AM.Cities in India have been placed on high alert after a bomb exploded outside the High Court in Delhi, killing at least 12 people and wounding scores of others. Audio
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Voluntary student membership bill close to becoming law
8:20 AM.The bill that will make student association membership voluntary has overcome a major hurdle and is now likely to be law by the election. Audio
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School boards give up National Standards protest - for now
8:14 AM.Hundreds of schools who had been defying the government over National Standards have decided to give up their protest for now. Audio
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AA say government crackdown on drug driving ineffective
8:08 AM.The Automobile Association says a Government crackdown on drug driving, begun in 2009, is proving ineffective, and says roadside saliva testing must become mandatory to combat the problem. Audio
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Defending champions South Africa likely to challenge again
7:57 AM.The defending champions South Africa will again be one of the teams to challenge for the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Scientists angry over lack of graduate opportunities
7:55 AM.The scientific community has taken a collective swing at the government over funding changes they say have left a gaping hole in the research career ladder. Audio
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RWC players have their boots seized upon arrival into NZ
7:51 AM.Dirty rugby boots, smoked cheese, and ceremonial daggers - all part of the baggage that Rugby World cup teams are bringing into New Zealand. Audio
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Sports News for 8 September 2011
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Apology for Tuhoe, but not for the police raids accused
7:40 AM.The police have ruled out an apology to those charged in the 2007 police raids, but may yet apologise to the Tuhoe iwi. Audio
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Principal reacts to ombudsman report on serious bullying
7:27 AM.The principal of Hutt Valley High School says he is not aware of any concerns raised over whether it was appropriate for the man in charge in 2007 to remain on in a senior role. Audio
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Workplace deaths prompt calls for better safety regime
7:24 AM.Health and safety specialists are calling for urgent action from the Labour Department, after three critical inquiries into workplace deaths. Audio
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Former safety manager tells of row over second mine exit
7:19 AM.The commission of inquiry into the deaths at the Pike River Mine has heard how the company's former safety manager and the chief executive Peter Whittall fell out over safety at the mine. Audio
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Auckland prepares for influx of rugby fans for RWC opening
7:18 AM.With just 36 hours till the opening of the Rugby World Cup, organisers are confident their much vaunted Party Central on Auckland's waterfront will cope with an influx of fans, but they're warning… Read more Audio
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Minster for Education comments
7:16 AM.The Minister for Education, Anne Tolley, would not appear on the programme, she chose to provide a statement rather than be interviewed. Audio
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National standards opponents give up
7:13 AM.Hundreds of schools engaged in a landmark protest against the government's national standards in reading, writing and maths are throwing in the towel. Audio
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Report suggests heavy drug users still driving cars stoned
7:09 AM.A new report into illegal drug use has found that heavy drug users are continuing to drive their cars stoned, putting the public in danger. Audio
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Morning Business for 8 September 2011
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Lawyer for deceased raid accused to continue legal fight
6:42 AM.The lawyer for the man who died waiting to answer charges over the 2007 police raids says he'll continue fighting to clear his client's name. Audio
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Review committee's report shows toll alcohol takes on young
6:38 AM.A new report shows the lethal toll alcohol is taking on young people, particularly young women. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 September 2011
6:28 AM.A campaigner for sawmill workers says anyone who worked in a mill from the 1970's to the early 90's should sign up now for a free health check; An oil and gas producer says it won't be barging in to… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 September 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 8 September 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Govt promises crackdown on NZ use in international fraud
6:13 AM.The Government denies it's dragging its feet over the problem of New Zealand-registered companies being used for international fraud and money laundering. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 8 September 2011
6:00 AM.Report suggests heavy drug users still driving cars stoned; National Standards opponents give up; Minster for Education comments; Auckland prepares for influx of rugby fans for RWC opening; former… Read more Audio