Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Audio from Wednesday 15 October 2008

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06:00 Top Stories for Wednesday 15 October 2008

Helen Clark and John Key Square Off, Outdoor Centre Charged Over Canyoning Deaths, 300 Jobs for Chop in Sawmill Closures. (28′36″)

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06:01 Pakaha - The Fluttering Shearwater

Listen to today's birdcall. (29″)

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06:15 Maori Party Releases Economic Policies

The Maori Party wants a community development bank set up to provide small loans to Maori families and small businesses. (3′22″)

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06:18 Pacific News for Wednesday 15 October 2008

The latest from the Pacific region. (3′52″)

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06:22 Morning Rural News for 15 October 2008

News from the rural and farming sector. (5′06″)

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06:27 Waatea News

News from the Waatea team. (2′49″)

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06:36 Helen Clark and John Key Square Off in Debate

The Leaders of the two main parties squared off last night in the first televised leaders debate of the election campaign. (3′28″)

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06:39 Farming Sector Remains Upbeat

Despite increasing evidence that farm sales are feeling the effects of the credit crunch, sector leaders remain upbeat. (2′23″)

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07:09 Analysis of Clark, Key Televised Debate

Extracts from TV One leaders' debate; Radio New Zealand's political editor analyses the leaders' performance. (8′32″)

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07:21 Outdoor Centre Charged Over Canyoning Deaths

The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre has been charged over the deaths of six students and their teacher in April. (5′17″)

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07:25 300 Jobs for Chop in Planned Sawmill Closures

The towns of Putaruru and Mt Maunganui are reeling from what's being described as a"kick in the guts"by Carter Holt Harvey. (3′30″)

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07:28 US Treasury Pumps More Money Into Banking System

Overnight President George Bush has announced two hundred and Fifty billion dollars will be pumped into nine major US banks. (4′23″)

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07:35 MTA Worried Over"Fix and Runs"

The Motor Trade Association is worried over a growing number of people getting their cars fixed and not paying. (2′53″)

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07:42 Wildfires Rage Near Los Angeles

Nearly three thousand firefighters are battling several wildfires north of Los Angeles, which have already claimed two lives. (3′29″)

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07:45 Sports News

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (2′43″)

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07:48 Three People Could Face Fines Over Spamming

A raid on four Christchurch addresses last December has lead to New Zealand's first 'Spam' court action. (3′23″)

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07:51 Tariana Turia on Proposal for Community Development Bank

Maori Party co-leader details the party's policy on the establishment of a bank to provide small loans to Maori families and small businesses. (5′31″)

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07:55 Texting Programme Launched Today

A programme highlighting the dangers of texting while driving to young people will be launched today. (4′08″)

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08:09 First Leaders Debate Heated Affair

In last night's TVNZ debate both leaders claimed to have the experience to lead the country. (3′24″)

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08:11 Reaction on Leaders Debate

Morning Report is joined by columnist, Joanne Black, political scientist Jon Johansson and political analyst, Colin James. (8′34″)

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08:21 Australian Government Pumps Ten Billion Dollars Into Economy

First homebuyers were among the big winners along with pensioners and middle income families in the Economic Security Strategy. (3′48″)

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08:26 Debate Over the Effectiveness of Deposit Scheme

There is continued debate over whether the government's deposit guarantee scheme will be enough to insulate banks. (5′07″)

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08:38 What do New Zealanders Think of Credit Crisis?

Workers close to retirement stand to be most affected by the drop in share values and subsequently their retirement funds. (3′14″)

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08:40 Liam Reid Jury Hears Details of Brutal Rape

The High Court in Christchurch has heard harrowing evidence from a woman who alleges she was raped by murder accused Liam Reid. (2′18″)

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08:50 Waatea News

News from the Waatea team. (2′23″)

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08:51 Experts Question Labours Election Pledge to Boost Economy

Experts say there's too much red tape and not enough workers to push ahead with Labour's rail, roading and housing developments. (3′36″)

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08:53 Labour Responds to Maori Party Bank Policy

Labour's Parekura Horomia does not think the community bank concept is as innovative as claimed. (2′55″)

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08:54 "Meet the Candidate"- Aro Valley Debate

The Aro Valley"Meet the Candidate"event is famous for its fiery exchanges and ruthless hecklers. (3′36″)

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