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Morning Report for Friday 14 March 2008
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Top Stories for 14 March 2008
6:00 AM.US Recession Fears, Auckland Airport Bid, Hakes Bay DHB, Party Pill Ban, GE Equine Flu Vaccine, Real Estate Regulation. Audio
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Hakoakoa - the Skua
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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US Recession Fears
6:11 AM.The Greenback has plunged in value overnight against other trading currencies; global share indices are looking unstable. Audio
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Israeli Missile Attack on Gaza
6:13 AM.Israel has broken several days of relative calm in Gaza with renewed military offences. Audio
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Free Tibet - Independence Protest
6:14 AM.China denies significance; pro-independence activists claim as many as 500 monks involved in biggest protests in 20 years. Audio
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Haneef Judicial Enquiry Dismissed
6:16 AM.Australian Liberal party dismisses Govt. announcement on judicial inquiry into handling of Dr Mohamed Haneef case. Audio
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Pacific News
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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US Recession Fears (Part 2)
6:37 AM.US$ 12 year low against Yen. Oil over US$110/barrel. Gold hits US$1,000/oz. Audio
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GE Equine Flu Vaccine
6:37 AM.A new equine influenza vaccine could become this country's first genetically modified organism. Audio
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ACT Party Annual Conference
6:40 AM.With the general election looming, is hoping the return of Sir Roger Douglas will boost the party's fortunes. Audio
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US Recession Fears (Part 3)
7:09 AM.For the latest on the US$ dive and its impact on Wall Street, we are joined by our New York correspondent, Nathan King. Audio
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Auckland Airport Bid Announcement
7:13 AM.Canadian Pension Plan investment board's bid accepted by more than 62 percent of shareholders. Audio
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Hawkes Bay DHB Report Prequel
7:16 AM.Former Government appointee on Board, Peter Hausmann breaks silence on criticism. Audio
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Party Pill Ban
7:25 AM.Parliament passes legislation classifying BZP a class C drug, effectively outlawing party pills in their current state. Audio
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GE Equine Flu Vaccine (Part 2)
7:35 AM.Racing sector says the vaccine's necessary, but environmental groups are strongly opposed. Audio
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Real Estate Industry Regulation
7:40 AM.Real Estate Institute says associate justice minister makes it impossible to work with government; we speak to both parties. Audio
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Sports News
7:48 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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New Zealand International Festival of the Arts
7:53 AM.Lynn Freeman looks at the post 911 world of art and works inspired by American imperialism in the last week of the festival. Audio
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US Recession Fears (Part 4)
8:09 AM.For an American perspective, David Andelman, the executive editor of financial news website, Forbes dot com. Audio
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Fast Forward Fund
8:13 AM.Jim Anderton and Bill English give their respective positions on the fund and its ramifications for the nation's future. Audio
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Maori Party Support Surge and Survey
8:20 AM.Predictions Maori Party to win more than current 4 seats; latest Marae digi-poll put them ahead in all 7 Maori seats. Audio
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Biofuel Industry Urges Government Stand
8:25 AM.NZ's biofuel industry says dodgy fuel at the pump could cripple the local manufacturing industry. Audio
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Sports News
8:35 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Murchison Helicopter Pilot's Death
8:39 AM.Commercial aviation industry questions investigation into death of Murchison helicopter pilot in 2005. Audio
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Almost Half-a-Million on KiwiSaver
8:43 AM.The finance minister says National Party will soon have to accept it. Audio
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Free Tibet - Independence Protest (Part 2)
8:47 AM.Even with Chinese enforced media ban in Tibet, reports are getting through to the world. Audio
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Waatea News
8:49 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Rock to Wellington Ticketing
8:52 AM.Some rock fans are accusing sponsors of unfair tactics over ticket prices. Audio
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Australian Correspondent - Donna Demaio
8:56 AM.Donna Demaio discusses the curly, curious and current affairs from across the Tasman. Audio