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Morning Report for Thursday 19 June 2008
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Top Stories for 19 June 2008
6:00 AM.Parents Choose their babies sex, NZ Economy down turn, English rugby players in trouble and the latest in RNZ sport. Audio
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Pakaha - Fluttering Shearwater
6:01 AM.Listen to today's bird call. Audio
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Morning Pacific News for 19 June 2008
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 19 June 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Morning Waatea News for 19 June 2008
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Business for 19 June 2008
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Bioethics Report - Parents Can Choose Sex of their Baby
7:09 AM.The Government's been told parents involved in IVF treatment should be able to choose the sex of their babies. Audio
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NZ Economy Heading for Negative Growth
7:13 AM.The Finance Minister Michael Cullen has indicated what most households already know, economic conditions are worsening. Audio
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English Rugby Players Involved in Alleged Hotel Incident
7:20 AM.There are few details about exactly what might have taken place, or who was involved. Audio
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Police Investigation into Joanne Wangs Death
7:27 AM.A white four-wheel drive was stolen a few days before Ms Wang's death, it was found burned out in a Manukau car park yesterday. Audio
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Schools Angered by New Badge Campaign
7:33 AM.This has come at the time when schools say they're struggling financially to stay afloat. Audio
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Complaints into Police Actions Over Liquor Store Shooting
7:37 AM.The Sikh Society, acting for the family of Navtej Singh, are seeking a legal opinion on the issue. Audio
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Morning Sports News for 19 June 2008
7:41 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Sealord Orders Staff Back to Work
7:45 AM.Sealord has defended its decision to order staff back to work just 2 days after they were given termination notices. Audio
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NATO Begins Offensive in Afighanistan
7:48 AM.The forces are reacting to reports Taleban fighters have captured several villages surrounding the city of Kandahar. Audio
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Government Stands by its New Motorway Plans
7:52 AM.A new transport strategy out next month will look at how such trends will impact on future funding for road projects. Audio
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Can Trades People Teach in Schools?
7:55 AM.Are schools too full of"bone carvers"with not enough"robust men"to teach trades? Audio
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Third Party Car Insurance Could Lift Premiums of all Drivers
8:09 AM.A government discussion paper argues in favour of the idea, , with the public invited to have its say. Audio
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National and Labour Join Forces to Fight Crime
8:13 AM.The Government turned to National after failing to get the necessary backing from its usual allies in Parliament. Audio
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Mild Weather Hurts Ski Industry
8:16 AM.It could be another five days before the cold weather returns, and workers can earn any money. Audio
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United Nations Getting Sued
8:20 AM.A Dutch court has begun hearing the case today, and there are fears it could impact on future UN peacekeeping missions. Audio
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Russian Authorities Close Investigation
8:24 AM.The murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya will go unsolved without finding her killer. Audio
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Morning Market Update for 19 June 2008
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Violence in Zimbabwe Leading up to Presidential Run Off
8:34 AM.The election is only 8 days away, and already opposition supporters are accusing the government of condoning several beatings. Audio
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New South Wales State Premier Under Scrutiny
8:42 AM.Education Minister husband John Della Bosca who it's alleged threatened and abused staff at a nightclub. Audio
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Waatea News for 19 June 2008
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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SPCA Puppies in Lower Hutt Help Break Family Violence
8:52 AM.Every fortnight, they head off to the Epuni Care and Protection Unit, where they teach abused children about empathy. Audio
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The Royal Ascot's 'Royal' Dress Code
8:55 AM.Bare mid-riffs, fake sun-tans and mini-skirts have all been banned at that most regal of racing events, the Royal Ascot. Audio