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Morning Report for Thursday 2 April 2009
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All eyes on the heavens for global astronomy event
8:58 AM.Today astronomers around the world will be setting up telescopes in the likes of shopping centres and parks. Audio
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Mathematician predicts divorce
8:53 AM.Before you consider walking up the aisle with your beloved, perhaps you should do the maths. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Rural community says Govt must do more on broadband
8:47 AM.Farmers are accusing the Government of shortsightedness and ignorance over broadband in rural areas. Audio
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Super Utility could increase user pays for water costs
8:40 AM.There are concerns Aucklanders might have to pay more for water. Audio
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Sports news
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:33 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Departing chair of Commerce Commission finally speaks
8:27 AM.A high profile person stepping down this week is Paula Rebstock, the chair of the Commerce Commission. Audio
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Review of legal aid underway
8:20 AM.The government's major review of legal aid will put a priority on making it more cost effective. Audio
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Helen Clark's farewell
8:12 AM.She was given a standing ovation in Parliament yesterday following a series of sending off speeches. Audio
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Protests at G20 summit
8:08 AM.Violent clashes between police and protesters have marred the start of the G20 summit in London. Audio
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Photographer gets close look at Tongan volcano
7:58 AM.There's more of Tonga than there used to be, thanks to an undersea volcano two weeks ago. Audio
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David Bain's defence counsel quizzes forensic scientist
7:54 AM.A retired scientist has defended his decision not to retain carpet from the Bain family home in 1994. Audio
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Showdown looms over rest breaks for teachers
7:50 AM.The secondary teachers union, the PPTA is at odds with the Education Ministry over guidelines sent to schools. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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A memorial book of the Erebus crash has been stolen
7:38 AM.A memorial book to the victims of the Erebus crash has been stolen from Auckland's St Matthew in the city church. Audio
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The government undertakes a review of the electricity sector
7:23 AM.The Government says bringing down power bills will be a primary focus as it begins a review of the electricity industry. Audio
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Banks say don't blame us for rising mortgage rates
7:17 AM.The wrestle over household mortgage interest rates appears to be at a critical juncture. Audio
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G20 Summit of world leaders
7:13 AM.The twenty most powerful leaders in the world will soon sit down to dinner and officially start the G20 Summit in London. Audio
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Fights break out in London ahead of the G20 Summit
7:08 AM.Protesters say they were hit with batons when they tried to leave a protest outside the Bank of England. Audio
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Waatea news
6:47 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning business
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Helen Clark's confirmation in UNDP job marks end of an era
6:40 AM.It's the end of a long career in New Zealand politics. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2 April 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 2 April 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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commercial fishers accused of selling catch on black market
6:14 AM.It's alleged the men were supplying bluecod, rock lobster and oysters caught in Foveaux Strait to associates who then sold it. Audio
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Inmates to appear in relation to prison death
6:11 AM.Six prisoners charged in relation to the killing of an inmate in Paremoremo Prison will appear in court this morning. Audio
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dollar flies in face of bollard advice
6:08 AM.The New Zealand dollar has surprisingly staged what's being described as a moderate rally. Audio
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Titi Wainui - The Fairy Prion
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top stories for 2 April 2009
6:00 AM.Violence at G20 summit, rising interest rates, energy sector review, legal aid review, memorial book stolen. Audio