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Morning Report for Thursday 16 April 2009
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A rare bird returns to the mainland after 100 years
8:55 AM.A group of rare South Island birds are about to take up residence on the mainland for the first time in a hundred years. Audio
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West Coast hydro hearing nears end
8:52 AM.A resource consent hearing wraps up in Westport today. Audio
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Waatea news for 16 April 2009
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Waatea news for 16 April 2009
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Authorities consider a scheme that could save councils millions
8:45 AM.The Treasury and the Reserve Bank are considering a proposal that would give local governmemnt a new way of raising money. Audio
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F1 diffuser row settled in Brawn's favour
8:41 AM.The topsy-turvy start to the Formula One season is likely to continue for a few more races. Audio
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Sports news for 16 April 2009
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 16 April 2009
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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More new evidence in the case against David Bain
8:27 AM.A third pathologist has given evidence in the case against David Bain as the trial enters its sixth week. Audio
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Legal action may still stymie wellington sports stadium
8:24 AM.An independent review has backed the Wellington City Council's choice of a site for a new, 12-court indoor sports centre. Audio
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Auckland supercity plans rejected at Orakei Marae
8:18 AM.The hikoi will involved concerned citizens marching from the four corners of Auckland. Audio
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Health managers lead by example on pay
8:13 AM.Some senior managers in health are choosing not to seek a pay rise this year. Audio
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QC warns expatriate judges not to accept Fiji job offers
8:09 AM.One of Fiji's sacked judges says his dismissal came as a surprise. Audio
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New liquor bill to go before select committee
7:55 AM.Labour MP Lianne Dalziel is frustrated at the lack of interest being shown in a bill governing how alcohol's sold. Audio
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The government's warned not to relax following Kyoto figures.
7:48 AM.I asked Environment Minister Nick Smith for his reaction to the new forecasts. Audio
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Government may be leading country into Kyoto emissions crisis
7:48 AM.The government's being warned its lack of a firm climate change policy could lead to disaster. Audio
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Sports news for 16 April 2009
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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India's month-long election gets underway
7:38 AM.The first stage of India's month-long election gets underway today. Audio
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Iwi plan hikoi in support of supercity council seats
7:34 AM.The Royal Commission looking into plans for a supercity recommended three seats be set aside, but Cabinet has refused. Audio
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Wen says NZ-China relationship the best it's ever been
7:28 AM.The Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, says the relationship between New Zealand and China is the best it's ever been. Audio
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Fiji democracy faces fresh assault
7:20 AM.In Fiji the assault on the freedom of the press is continuing. Audio
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Fiji faces expulsion from Pacific Islands Forum
7:15 AM.Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand is supporting an early suspension of Fiji from the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
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Phil Heatley responds to Housing New Zealand criticism
7:11 AM.The Government has ordered the Corporation to report every month on how it spends its money. Audio
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Government puts Housing NZ on a monthly report rotation
7:09 AM.The Treasury has expressed serious concerns about capital spending by Housing New Zealand. Audio
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Morning business for 16 April 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Family and students remember Mangatepopo gorge disaster
6:40 AM.It was one year ago today that students and their teacher were swept to their deaths in the Mangatepopo Gorge. Audio
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Waatea news for 16 April 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 16 April 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 16 April 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Auckland raises cemetery fees by 25 percent
6:15 AM.The Auckland City Council has decided to raise its cemetery fees by 25 percent. Audio
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Environment Court fees to rise almost ten-fold
6:11 AM.The cost of filing an appeal in the Environment Court will rise from fifty five dollars to five hundred dollars next month. Audio
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The Tieke - The Saddelback
6:01 AM.Listen again to this morning's bird. Audio
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Top Stories for 16 April 2009
6:00 AM.The Treasury has expressed serious concerns about capital spending by Housing New Zealand. Audio