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Morning Report for Monday 4 May 2009
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Australia
8:57 AM.Phil Kafcaloudes on the big news in Australia. Audio
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New Telecom service said to stretch network
8:50 AM.The battle for supremacy in the mobile phone market is heating up and turning nasty. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Second possible swine flu case at Lindisfarne College
8:42 AM.Returning now to swine flu and 360 people remain in quarantine around the country today some school students among them. Audio
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The wife of Italy's Prime Minister files for divorce
8:37 AM.The wife of Italy's Prime Minister is filing for divorce partly because of his attendance at a woman's 18th birthday party. Audio
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Sports news
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Amnesty International condemns execution of young woman in Iran
8:25 AM.Iran has come under condemnation once again for breaking international law. Audio
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National to make Mt Albert choice, Labour picks Shearer
8:21 AM.The National Party will tonight select its candidate for next month's Mt Albert by-election. Audio
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Fiji interim regime continues to keep tight lid on dissent
8:17 AM.Fiji has announced emergency regulations will stay in place for at least another five weeks. Audio
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Economic data likely to confirm gloomy outlook for jobs
8:13 AM.This week a raft of economic data is expected to confirm gloomy predictions for the employment market. Audio
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Number of swine flu cases in New Zealand appears to be slowing
8:10 AM.Virologists are warning that it's still too early to say if the threat from the swine flu is diminishing. Audio
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New world boxing champ has political aspirations
7:57 AM.Newly crowned IBO light-welterweight world title holder Manny Pacquiao is giving new meaning to throwing a hat into the ring. Audio
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Celebrations mark end of Kingitanga's 150th anniversary
7:53 AM.A celebration to mark the end of the 150th anniversary year of the Kingitanga movement was held in Waikato this weekend. Audio
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Oxfam worried by shift in overseas aid policy
7:50 AM.Oxfam says it's worried a change in government policy could make economic interests the prime focus of overseas aid efforts. Audio
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NZ on sidelines as Australia plans huge defence boost
7:45 AM.Australia has outlined plans for a massive boost in military spending over the next twenty years. Audio
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Sports news
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Trial over death during Maori cultural ceremony starts
7:40 AM.Nine people charged over the death of a Wainuiomata woman during a Maori cultural ceremony will go on trial today. Audio
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Powers may not be adequate for Auckland 'super' mayor
7:34 AM.Critics say the office of mayor in the new Auckland supercity they will still be too weak to get things done. Audio
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New Zealand introduces new measures to fight swine flu
7:16 AM.New Zealand is stepping up measures to fight the spread of swine flu. Audio
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Labour chooses UN man as Mt Albert candidate
7:14 AM.Yesterday the Labour Party chose David Shearer as its candidate in the upcoming by-election. Audio
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Suspended Fiji won't retaliate against Pacific Forum
7:09 AM.Fiji's interim Attorney-General says the suspension decision is regrettable but Fiji has no plans to retaliate. Audio
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Morning business
6:49 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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WHO - countries must remain vigilant on swine flu
6:41 AM.Egyptian pig farmers have clashed with police in Cairo, as they tried to stop their animals being slaughtered. Audio
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Regime opponents see no need for Fiji emergency powers
6:38 AM.The president of the Fiji Law Society says the extention of emergency regulations is unnecessary. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 4 May 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 4 May 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Italy PM Berlusconi's wife has had enough, seeks divorce
6:17 AM.The Prime Minister's Italy's wife, Veronica Lario, has had enough, and is seeking a divorce. Audio
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Ex-mayor approves of new powers for Auckland leader
6:13 AM.Former mayor of Auckland City Dick Hubbard is welcoming the unprecedented powers proposed for the mayor of the new supercity. Audio
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Green Party claims only progressive Mt Albert candidate
6:10 AM.Labour selected the senior United Nations official David Shearer while National picks its candidate tonight. Audio
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Top Stories for 4 May 2009
6:00 AM.From a show full of news of note, today's 'Top Stories' has the most noteworthy. Audio