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Morning Report for Thursday 22 September 2011
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Artificial Intelligence system trialled in homes of the elderly
8:57 AM.An artificially intelligent home sounds like something out of a science fiction novel. Audio
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Car once a lemon wins five stars for safety
8:53 AM.A car judged a lemon just six years ago has now scored five stars in an annual review of the safety of new cars in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 22 September 2011
8:50 AM.Health workers in Kaitaia have found several cases of strep throat - just days into a rheumatic-fever prevention programme; The Mana party leader, Hone Harawira, says his party's candidate for the… Read more Audio
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Christchurch universities given funding while schools miss out
8:46 AM.A teachers' union says it is a miscarriage of justice that the government is not giving Christchurch schools the same support it is offering three of the city's major tertiary institutions. Audio
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NZTA considers new design for Basin Reserve
8:43 AM.The Transport Agency is now considering an alternative design to a controversial flyover that would skirt the country's oldest cricket ground, Wellington's Basin Reserve. Audio
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Sports News for 22 September 2011
8:39 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 22 September 2011
8:34 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rugby writers give their thoughts on All Blacks side
8:29 AM.The All Blacks selectors have named one of its strongest line-ups for New Zealand's world cup pool clash with France on Saturday night. Audio
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Law Society comments on surveillance legislation
8:23 AM.Law Society says it supports truncated process for surveillance legislation going through Parlaiment. Audio
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Pike families hoping PM will support recovery plan today
8:18 AM.The Pike River families are hoping they will get a firm commitment from the Prime Minister today that he will help ensure the bodies of those killed in the disaster are recovered from the coal mine. Audio
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NZ Palestinians angry at bid to block at state recognition
8:15 AM.Palestinians living here are angry the US is promising to veto any attempt for Palestine to be recognised as a state. Audio
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Palestinians rally in West Bank in support of statehood bid
8:09 AM.Thousands of Palestinians have rallied in the West Bank in support of the bid for the United Nations to recognise a Palestinian state. Audio
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Mana makes the move South
7:57 AM.The Mana Party is starting to make its presence known in the South Island, with the selection of its candidate for the Te Tai Tonga seat. Audio
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Tougher austerity measures to be imposed in Greece.
7:53 AM.The Greek government is set to impose tougher austerity measures in a move to persuade international lenders to give it more bailout funds. Audio
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All Blacks team to face France named
7:50 AM.The All Blacks side to take on France at Eden Park on Saturday night has just been named. Audio
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Sports News for 22 September 2011
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Health officials fighting measles and meningitis outbreaks
7:40 AM.Health officials are becoming increasingly worried about a spike in measles and meningicoccal disease around the country. Audio
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Scepticism over a report on double bunking
7:37 AM.The president of the Corrections Association is questioning Department of Corrections claims the introduction of double bunking in prison cells is working well. Audio
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Pike River families due to give evidence at inquiry
7:25 AM.Today is a day of huge significance for the families of the Pike River mine victims. Audio
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Surveillance Bill continues to court controversy
7:15 AM.The Labour Party says the government's bill to allow the police to resume using hidden video cameras will give the police too much power. Audio
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World leaders try to dissuade Palestian bid for statehood
7:09 AM.World leaders are heaping pressure on Palestine to try to persuade it to end its bid for statehood and full membership in the United Nations. Audio
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Morning Business for 22 September 2011
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Search continues for missing New Zealand yachtie
6:39 AM.Coastguards in Ireland and Portugal are continuing their search for a yacht which has gone missing with a New Zealander on board. Audio
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Efforts intensify to end Palestinian bid for statehood
6:37 AM.Diplomatic efforts to end a Palestinian bid for statehood have intensified in New York where world leaders have gathered for the opening of a new session of the United Nations General Assembly. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 22 September 2011
6:28 AM.The Mana party leader, Hone Harawira, says his party's candidate for the southern Maori seat of Te Tai Tonga brings a wealth of experience to the role; Health workers in Kaitaia are finding higher… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 September 2011
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 22 September 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Labour's Chauvel wants his party to reject surveillance bill
6:13 AM.The Labour Party's Justice spokesperson, Charles Chauvel, is recommending his party not support the Government's bill allowing the police to resume using hidden video cameras. Audio
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Double bunking in prison cells
6:11 AM.The president of the Corrections Association is questioning Department of Corrections claims the introduction of double bunking in prison cells is working well. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 22 September 2011
6:00 AM.The US President tries to derail a UN vote on a Palestinian state. The battle lines are drawn on the government's hidden camera law, Labour now says it goes too far and what will the Pike River… Read more Audio