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Morning Report for Friday 16 December 2011
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:57 AM.A chat with our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Norway boosts Antarctic huts conservation project
8:54 AM.The government of Norway is expected to make a significant financial contribution to the conservation of the huts of Antarctica's earliest explorers. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 16 December 2011
8:50 AM.The head of a community group in Murupara which aims to make the rural Bay of Plenty township safer, has reached an agreement with the police; A Maori trust on the Chatham Islands intends treading… Read more Audio
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Young men blamed for NZ's soaring chlamydia rate
8:46 AM.The attitude of young men is being highlighted as one of the main reasons New Zealand has such high rates of the sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia. Audio
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Immigration closes Ak Pacific branch, moves work to islands
8:43 AM.Immigration New Zealand will close its Auckland Pacific branch today and move all its quota and visa work back to Suva, Apia and Nuku'alofa. Audio
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Russian fishing ship issues distress call
8:40 AM.A rescue mission is underway deep in the Southern Ocean, after a Russian fishing vessel with 32 crew on board issued a Mayday call. Audio
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Sports News for 16 December 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 16 December 2011
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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US lowers its flag in Baghdad to mark end of war
8:26 AM.In Baghdad, the American flag has been lowered at a ceremony marking the formal end of the United States mission in Iraq. Audio
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Father horrified community never told about sex offender
8:22 AM.An Upper Hutt father is horrified that a repeat sex offender was out in the community without the public being aware of his presence. Our court reporter, Ann Marie May followed the trial. Audio
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All Blacks coach decision released today
8:18 AM.Graham Henry is leaving some large shoes behind, and today we'll find out who will step into them to fill the role of All Blacks coach. Audio
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Heavy rain causes havoc in Tasman District
8:14 AM.Geoff Robinson speaks with Richard Price of Ligar Bay and Tasma McNabb, Store Manager of the Collingwood General Store. Audio
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12 more houses evacuated in Nelson
8:10 AM.A dozen more homes have been evacuated from a Nelson waterfront suburb, after they were threatened by yet another slip caused by heavy rain. Audio
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Kiwirail asks Northland to fund new wagons to keep rail going
7:56 AM.If Northland wants to save its rail link with Auckland - it'll have to come up with some cash. That's the message the region's getting from Kiwirail, as it looks for ways to make the line profitable. Audio
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Former French president found guilty of corruption
7:53 AM.The former French president, Jacques Chirac, has been found guilty of corruption. Audio
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Will investors flock to Mighty River Power?
7:49 AM.Energy industry and investment analysts are predicting strong interest from investors looking to buy shares in Mighty River Power. Audio
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Sports News for 16 December 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Hanover investors may benefit from FMA law suit
7:40 AM.Investors trying to re-coup some money from the failed Hanover finance may benefit from the decision to file a civil suit against its directors and promoters. Tim Rainey is a lawyer representing 3000… Read more Audio
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Homeowners asked to leave homes on Port Hills
7:27 AM.A Lyttleton resident, the writer Joe Bennett, says he will stay in his home despite being ordered to leave within 20 days or face court action. Christchurch City Council's regulation and democracy… Read more Audio
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EQC rules change after two die due to lack of communication
7:24 AM.The Earthquake Commission is making major changes to its policies after a lack of communication about a severely damaged property led to two people being crushed to death in February's quake. Audio
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Steve Hansen tipped to be selected as All Blacks coach
7:20 AM.The next coach of the All Blacks will be announced this afternoon. Audio
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Report finds NZ cellphone plans cost more than Australia
7:17 AM.A new study has found New Zealand mobile phone users pay significantly more than those in Australia. Audio
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Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson
7:15 AM.We're joined by our reporter Geoff Moffett who is at Rocks Road in Nelson. Audio
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Heavy rain causes havoc in Tasman District
7:10 AM.A dozen homes have been evacuated overnight from a Nelson waterfront suburb. Audio
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Morning Business for 16 December 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Civil emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman
6:39 AM.Civil Defence says there are reports that a house in Rocks Road was beginning to shift as the hillside behind them began to slip. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 16 December 2011
6:27 AM.A community group in Murupara which aims to make the rural township safer, has reached an agreement with the police; The Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust, says it will have to tread carefully… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 16 December 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 16 December 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Civil emergency still in place but clean-up begins in Nelson
6:11 AM.A state of emergency remains in place in the Nelson Tasman region this morning but the heavy rain that has been pounding the top of the South Island has stopped. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 16 December 2011
6:00 AM.Top stories include, Heavy rain causes havoc in Tasman District; Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson; Report finds NZ cellphone plans cost more than Australia; Steve Hansen tipped to be selected as… Read more Audio