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Morning Report for Friday 30 August 2013
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Otago rugby prepares to defend hard-won Ranfurly Shield
8:53 AM.The Otago rugby team is preparing to defend the Ranfurly Shield, just a week after winning it for the first time in almost 56 years. Audio
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Independent report gives B rating to Auckland Council
8:50 AM.An independent assessment of Auckland Council's first term says significant challenges still lie ahead of it. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 30 August 2013
8:46 AM.A West Coast commercial eeler says splitting the South Island eel quota into shortfin and longfin will be devastating to Maori; A Maori health provider in Gisborne says it is in talks with local… Read more Audio
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Not everybody in Chch excited about Council approvals
8:43 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister says the Christchurch City Council has wasted an opportunity in deciding to save the Town Hall, instead of building a new performing arts precinct. Audio
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Defence Force wins acclaim for gay and lesbian programme
8:39 AM.The Defence Force has won one of the country's top awards for employers, despite a rocky few years of bad publicity over its roles in the deaths of personnel here and abroad. Audio
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Sports News for 30 August 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 30 August 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Animal-lovers celebrate move to review animal testing laws
8:27 AM.Animal-lovers are celebrating a new attempt to ban the testing of legal highs on animals but not everybody is convinced. Audio
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Groups not favouring amedments for density housing in Auckland
8:23 AM.Auckland Councillors are divided over a last-minute amendment to remove a provision allowing an unlimited number of dwellings on larger suburban sites, providing they meet design criteria. Audio
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Police decision on GCSB charges woeful, says lawyer
8:20 AM.A constitutional law expert says a police decision on the illegal spying on Kim Dotcom is woeful. Audio
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Hopes NZ journalist detained in Egypt will be released soon
8:16 AM.The Committee to Protect Journalists say they hope a New Zealand journalist detained in Egypt will be released soon. Audio
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Key says Syrian situation complex and challenging
8:10 AM.The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council members are meeting again in New York, as Western powers consider possible military action against the Syrian government over last… Read more Audio
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Bets on Abbott to win Australia election paid out early
7:58 AM.The Australian election race is over - at least, according to a betting agency across the Tasman. Audio
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Reluctant juror won't be jailed
7:56 AM.An Auckland juror who refused to take his oath has had a 10-day jail sentence changed to a 750 dollar fine. Audio
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Disappointment senior aviation investigation couldn't speak out
7:51 AM.There were several questions we wanted to put to the Civil Aviation Authority. Audio
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Forgery charges thrown out by Court
7:47 AM.A former safety manager from the Civil Aviation Authority has been found not guilty of all charges laid against him in respect of a forged email which ended up before a Coroner's inquest. Audio
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Sports News for 30 August 2013
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Rolf Harris charged with 13 indecency offences
7:38 AM.The Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been charged with nine counts of indecent assault and four of making indecent images of children. Audio
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New plan for re-entry into Pike River mine goes to minister
7:35 AM.Solid Energy's board has drawn up a proposal for a staged re-entry into the Pike River Mine and have sent it to Labour Minister Simon Bridges. Audio
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No accountability for illegal spying - opposition
7:26 AM.The Labour Party says public confidence in the Government's intelligence agencies will be further eroded by the police's decision not to lay charges over illegal spying. Audio
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Investors do not believe convicted fraudster David Ross
7:24 AM.People who lost their savings in Ross Asset Management say they don't accept claims convicted fraudster David Ross has no money to compensate them. Audio
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New Zealand journalist held by authorities in Cairo
7:20 AM.A New Zealand journalist reporting for Al Jazeera is being detained by Egyptian authorities. Audio
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NZ infant formula exporters heading to China
7:17 AM.New Zealand infant formula manufacturers are heading to China to reassure their clients everything's okay. Audio
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Britain and US build case for intervention in Syria
7:09 AM.The United States and Britain 's moves towards military action against Syria are stalling with caution and patience now being urged. Audio
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Morning Business for 30 August 2013
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Labour questions decision not to charge GCSB
6:41 AM.The Labour Party says public confidence in the Government's intelligence agencies will be further eroded by the police's decision not to lay charges over illegal spying. Audio
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UK Parliament returns early to debate Syria
6:36 AM.Britain's Parliament has been recalled for an emergency debate during which prime minister David Cameron said taking action against Syria was not about choosing sides but was necessary to condemn a… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 30 August 2013
6:26 AM.A West Coast commercial eeler says splitting the South Island eel quota into shortfin and longfin will be devastating to Maori; A Maori health provider in Gisborne says it is in talks with local… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 30 August 2013
6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 30 August 2013
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Report shows SkyCity deal creates fewer than half promised jobs
6:14 AM.The Government has been accused of misleading its MPs and the public over how many jobs will be created by SkyCity convention centre deal. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 30 August 2013
6:00 AM.Signs that America's and Britain's push for a military strike against Syria is stalling. A New Zealand journalist is detained while on assignment for Al Jazeera in Cairo and New Zealand infant formula… Read more Audio