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Morning Report for Friday 8 May 2009
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Top stories for 8 May 2009
6:00 AM.a gun man in Napier has been evadeding police. One officer, Senior Constable Lenny Snee has died. Audio
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The rugby world mourns Napier policeman Leonard Snee
6:11 AM.One police officer was shot dead yesterday morning and two others and a civilian are in critical condition in hospital. Audio
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Government may sign UN declaration on indigenous people
6:15 AM.The Government has told the UN it may yet sign the UN declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. Audio
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Pacific news for 8 May 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 May 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea news for 8 May 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Further gunfire in Napier early this morning
6:38 AM.Senior Constable Lenny Snee was shot dead while police were carrying out a cannabis raid yesterday morning. Audio
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Police death third of a police officer since last July
6:41 AM.The death of Senior Constable Lenny Snee brings the number of New Zealand police to die in the line of duty to 29. Audio
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Sharp drop in numbers of job seekers
6:43 AM.Official figures show workforce participation fell from record levels in the first three months of the year. Audio
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Morning business for 8 May 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Latest on siege in Napier
7:09 AM.the stand-off between police and an armed man is continuing with reports of more gunshots being fired overnight. Audio
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Police Minister Judith Collins says operation ongoing
7:27 AM.Police Minister Judith Collins is heading to Napier this morning. Audio
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Napier Tech Old Boys Rugby Club remember Lenny Snee
7:30 AM.Napier Tech Old Boys Rugby Club gathered at an impromptu wake to remember their mate. Audio
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Tributes flood in for gunned down officer Len Snee
7:41 AM.Napier is in shock after the tragic shooting which has left a popular community constable dead. Audio
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Trapped Napier residents speaks of overnight ordeal
7:43 AM.We've been reporting that residents in the siege area on Napier Hill have been evacuated. One hasn't. Audio
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Axe attack in the Bay of Plenty
7:47 AM.The armed offenders squad was called to the Kaingaroa forestry village near Murupara after reports of shots being fired. Audio
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Residents remain trapped as seige goes on
8:09 AM.Some residents remain trapped in their houses on Napier's Hospital Hill this morning. Audio
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Concerns Napier gunman in for long haul
8:12 AM.Police commander for the Eastern District, Superintendent Sam Hoyle is among the concerned Audio
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Deja vu for mother of policeman killed in line of duty
8:20 AM.The mother of a police officer killed in the line of duty is furious it's been allowed to happen again. Audio
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Dole figures to double by next year
8:24 AM.Work and Income is taking on 100 new staff to cope with the sharply rising number of people going on the unemployment benefit. Audio
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Reaction to the release of the government's new health targets
8:27 AM.The government is scrapping health targets aimed at improving mental health services and fighting obesity. Audio
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Markets update for 8 May 2009
8:32 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports news for 8 May 2009
8:39 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Statue of Sir Keith Park for Trafalgar Square
8:43 AM.London's Westminster City Council has just announced that a memorial statue of Sir Keith Park. Audio
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Works of famous artists donated to Auckland Art Gallery
8:47 AM.Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, Gauguin and Dali on their way to New Zealand. Audio
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Sports news for 8 May 2009
8:50 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Waatea news for 8 May 2009
8:51 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Coroner warns parents about sharing beds with children
8:55 AM.A coroner is warning that young babies are at risk of dying when they share an adult's bed. Audio
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Kiteboarders bothering godwits
8:57 AM.Conservation scientists are recommending a partial ban on kiteboarding in a Northland estuary to protect the humble Godwit. Audio
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Australia update
8:57 AM.With weekly correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio