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Morning Report for Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Church bells to chime for Godwits arrival
8:58 AM.The bar tailed Godwits will get their traditional welcome back to Christchurch today despite the cathedral's bells being out of action after the quake. This year the bells of St Paul's Anglican Church… Read more Audio
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Music hall of fame for Hello Sailor
8:55 AM.Hello Sailor, the 1970s band behind this hit and many others, has been elevated to rock legend status. Last night at the Silver Scroll awards in Auckland, the six rockers were inducted into the New… Read more Audio
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More Canterbury consents granted on time
8:50 AM.The percentage of resource consents processed by the Canterbury Regional Council on time has more than trebled in the past three years. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 14 September 2011
8:48 AM.The Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says iwi authorities should move to fill the gap, as the government bows out of social housing; The Maori Tourism Council says Maori culture has been centre… Read more Audio
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NZ to host premier hockey competition
8:43 AM.New Zealand has been named as host of a major international hockey tournament, but organisers have been given just three months to prepare for it. The Men's Champions Trophy was to be hosted by India… Read more Audio
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Kapiti Expressway looms as election issue for coasters
8:40 AM.A controversial motorway project is looming large as an election issue on the Kapiti Coast. Opponents of the so called "Kapiti Expressway" say the incumbent local MP, Nathan Guy, should be very… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 14 September 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 14 September 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Legal experts question media reporting of Weatherston trial
8:18 AM.With the convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston having now exhausted all grounds for appeal, legal experts believe the media pushed the boundaries during coverage of his trial. Audio
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Foreign media follow Rugby World Cup fallout
8:17 AM.Sports journalist Ian Borthwick who is covering the World Cup for the French sports daily, L'Equipe, gives us an international perspective on the events. Audio
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Strained relationships between Auckland Council and Government
8:15 AM.The way the Government has handled the announcement of changes on the waterfront has strained relationships with its partner in the fan zone, Auckland Council. Audio
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Council reputation is tarnished says Auckland Chamber of Commerce
8:06 AM.The Auckland Chamber of Commerce's chief executive, says local government has failed the city in its organisation of the Rugby World Cup celebrations. Michael Barnett says the Mayor and his… Read more Audio
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Hundreds flock to rugby training sessions
7:57 AM.Hundreds of rugby fans have turned out to watch the world cup teams train ahead of their second round of matches, kicking off today. Many of those attending the sessions were school children, keen to… Read more Audio
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UK chancellor linked to drugs, prostitutes
7:55 AM.The British Chancellor George Osborne is under renewed scrutiny over alleged links to a prostitute and cocaine use. He's been forced to distance himself from claims he took drugs with the owner of an… Read more Audio
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Major offensive in Afghanistan
7:50 AM.Afghan and international security forces are battling an ongoing attack by the Taliban in Kabul. At least five gunmen have taken control of a high-rise building from where they have been firing… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 14 September 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Police accused of making Pike deaths more likely
7:40 AM.The police have been strongly criticised at the Pike River Mine Royal Commssion. Counsel for Solid Energy even went as far as suggesting police control of mine rescue efforts, after the first… Read more Audio
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Supreme Court decision likely end of Weatherston's legal line
7:28 AM.It's the end of the legal road for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston after a Supreme Court ruling which dismisses all his appeals over the killing of Sophie Elliott. Audio
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Insurance holding back Christchurch
7:25 AM.Business leaders say inability to get insurance is holding back Christchurch's recovery. A seminar on the issue was held in the city yesterday. Audio
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Radio New Zealand's political editor comments on RWC takeover
7:20 AM.Radio New Zealand's political editor comments on RWC takeover. Audio
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Auckland deputy mayor disappointed with the RWC move
7:15 AM.Radio New Zealand News understands changes being suggested to counter the transport problems of last Friday include putting security staff in each carriage to prevent use of emergency buttons, and… Read more Audio
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RWC Minister denies trying to embarrass Auckland mayor
7:10 AM.The Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully denies trying to snub or embarrass the Auckland mayor with the takeover move, and says the Government's only priority is to make sure Auckland is ready for… Read more Audio
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Changed running of fanzone 'kick in the guts' for mayor
7:05 AM.The Government's intervention in the running of Auckland's downtown fanzone is being labelled "a kick in the guts" for the city's mayor Len Brown. Audio
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Morning Business for 14 September 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Government accused of waiting too long to act over RWC
6:35 AM.The Government's being accused of not acting soon enough to prevent the crowd and transport problems that beset the opening of the Rugby World Cup in Auckland last Friday. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 14 September 2011
6:27 AM.The Maori Tourism Council says Maori culture has been centre stage so far at the Rugby World Cup - and it's hoping that'll strengthen its international reputation; The Maori Party co-leader Tariana… Read more Audio
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Rural News for 14 September 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacifice News for 14 September 2011
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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The Goldilocks Planet
6:12 AM.Astronomers have discovered a planet which could be the best bet yet to sustain life. The surface of this so-called 'Goldilocks' planet is neither too hot nor too cold. Audio
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Ocean regulation bill passes first reading
6:06 AM.Legislation imposing stricter environmental regulations in New Zealand's oceans has passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 14 September 2011
6:00 AM.Government changing the running of fanzone 'kick in the guts' for Auckland Mayor;RWC Minister denies trying to embarrass Auckland mayor;Auckland deputy mayor disappointed with the RWC move;Radio New… Read more Audio