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Morning Report for Wednesday 8 August 2012
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Top Stories for Wednesday 8 August 2012
6:00 AM.NZ wins cycling bronze with another medal possibility on the track;GNS continue to monitor Tongariro, all quiet this morning;Tourism industry could be damaged by more eruptions;Air New Zealand grounds… Read more Audio
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NZ cyclist claims bronze in men's keirin
6:08 AM.The New Zealand track cyclist, Simon van Velthooven has won bronze in the men's keirin in dramatic final. Audio
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Pacific News for 8 August 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 August 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 August 2012
6:27 AM.The Chairman of a group reviewing the operations of a West Coast Maori health provider which was on the verge of being insolvent, says there's now a proposed plan to take the organisation into the… Read more Audio
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Mt Tongariro remains on Alert Level 2
6:35 AM.It's been a quiet night on Mt Tongariro as scientists continue to assess the level of volcanic activity underground after Monday night's dramatic eruption. Audio
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CTV building designer says sorry, promises families help
6:40 AM.The families of the 115 victims of the CTV collapse have been given an assurance by the man whose company designed it, that he'll do whatever he can to help them find answers. Audio
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Morning Business for 8 August2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NZ wins cycling bronze
7:07 AM.The New Zealand Olympic cycling team has pulled one out of the bag with Simon van Velthooven winning bronze in unprecedented fashion in the men's keirin this morning. Audio
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Quiet night on Mt Tongariro
7:15 AM.It's been a quiet night on Mt Tongariro with scientists continuing to assess the level of volcanic activity after Monday night's dramatic eruption. Audio
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Tourism industry could be damaged by more eruptions
7:18 AM.The tourism industry which depends on Mount Tongariro is crossing its fingers there are no more eruptions. Audio
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Air New Zealand grounds 14 planes
7:21 AM.Fourteen Air New Zealand Eagle Air planes have had to be grounded after safety checks found them unfit to fly. Audio
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Families question sincerity of CTV apology
7:27 AM.Some families of the February quake victims are questioning the sincerity of an apology by the man whose firm designed the CTV building, where nearly two thirds of lives were lost. Audio
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Nick Willis will soon run in 1500m final
7:29 AM.Returning now to the Olympics, and with the New Zealand team now poised on 99 all-time medals, the middle distance runner, Nick Willis, is being tipped to bring up the century. Audio
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Police officer grilled over raid on Kim Dotcom's house
7:35 AM.A police officer has been questioned in court about his role in the raid of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom's home. Audio
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Iranians arrive in Syria for talks with Assad
7:40 AM.Iran has reaffirmed its support for the Syrian regime, saying it will not allow the "axis of resistance" to be broken. Audio
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Sports News for 8 August 2012
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Labour's Sio says same-sex marriage bill should be withdrawn
7:47 AM.The Labour Party's Pacific Island Affairs spokesman is calling for fellow south Auckland MP Louisa Wall to withdraw her private member's bill to legalise same-sex marriage. Audio
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Valerie Adams may try again for Olympic gold
7:52 AM.Valerie Adams says she's taking some time to reflect on her future in shotput, after missing out on a gold medal at the Olympics. Audio
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New water bills for Auckland mailed
7:57 AM.The second phase of Auckland's rates reforms is rolling out this week, with the mailing out of the first monthly bills for water services. Audio
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Simon van Velthooven wins second track cycling medal
8:07 AM.There has already been one medal overnight - New Zealand track cyclist, Simon van Velthooven, won bronze in a dramatic keirin final. Audio
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Good day for NZ yachties, medal chances coming up
8:10 AM.The sailing team will also pick up their first medal tonight and another is on the cards. Audio
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NZOC President says 'human error' was to blame
8:15 AM.The track and field bungle which nearly prevented Valerie Adams from competing at the London Games has widened. Audio
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Update from Radio New Zealand's reporter near Tongariro
8:20 AM.It's been a quiet night on Mt Tongariro as scientists continue to assess the level of volcanic activity underground after Monday night's dramatic eruption. Audio
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Unions accuse Akld DHBs of stressing staff with funds cuts
8:25 AM.The Public Service Association says financial constraints facing district health boards are stressing staff and affecting services. Audio
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Nick Willis finishes 9th in the 1500 metres
8:27 AM.The New Zealand middle-distance runner, Nick Willis has just finished 9th in the men's 1500-metre final in London. Audio
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Markets Update for 8 August 2012
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 8 August 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Possible jail term for Russian female punk band
8:43 AM.Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot sang what they called an impromptu protest prayer against President Vladimir Putin in February. Their fans thought it was great, but Russian prosecutors did not… Read more Audio
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Greens accused of cheap politics over War Memorial Park
8:45 AM.The Government is accusing the Green Party of cheap politics, after it declared the new fast-track plans for the National War Memorial Park are an abuse of process. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 August 2012
8:48 AM.The Chairman of a group reviewing the operations of a West Coast Maori health provider which was on the verge of being insolvent, says there's now a proposed plan to take it into the future; A… Read more Audio
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Chch mayor's overseas trips to be voted on by council
8:52 AM.The Christchurch Mayor says "it's no skin off his nose" if he doesn't travel to sister cities over the coming years, but wants the council to hurry up and decide. Audio
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Moa flourished through dramatic climate change: study
8:55 AM.Scientists have shown the moa survived major climate change - only to be forced to extinction by the arrival of humans. Audio
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'Gold fever' grips China
8:57 AM.Back to the Olympics now, and the Chinese dragon is roaring. Audio