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Morning Report for Wednesday 20 May 2009
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Southland water users fight levy proposal
8:56 AM.Plans to introduce a Southland-wide water levy are being vigorously fought by major water users in the region. Audio
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Mixed response to biofuels funding boost
8:54 AM.There is no guarantee big players will return to the industry. Audio
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Unquestioning US support for Israel could be at an end
8:50 AM.The Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Obama in Washington yesterday. Audio
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Waatea news for 20 May 2009
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Sealord is greedy says Union
8:43 AM.The Service and Food Workers Union is accusing fishing company Sealord of greed. Audio
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MAF prepares its report on a controversial pig farm
8:38 AM.The Levin pig farmer at the centre of controversy about piggery standards says his farm complies with MAF laws 100 percent. Audio
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Sports news for 20 May 2009
8:34 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 20 May 2009
8:28 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Body of Tamil Tigers' leader shown on television
8:23 AM.Sri Lankan television has broadcast images of what appears to be the body of the Tamil Tigers supreme leader. Audio
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Scientists argue over footprints in Bain retrial
8:20 AM.The scientific dispute continues in the High Court in Christchurch. Audio
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International survey on fund mangement overly harsh
8:16 AM.A leading financial researcher says an international survey of New Zealand's fund management industry is a little harsh. Audio
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Discussion on Smacking law
8:09 AM.The Christchurch father found guilty of assaulting his pre-school son will find out next month what sentence he'll receive. Audio
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Shakespeare Play Premiered in Wellington
7:54 AM.Victoria University students performed the play last night to a rapturous reception. Audio
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Parent groups welcome extra maternity funding
7:50 AM.The Government is to boost spending by an extra 103 million dollars over the next four years. Audio
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Government reviewing problems with child support
7:47 AM.A Kapiti Coast family says excessive and unfair child support payments are pushing them further and further into debt. Audio
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Sports news for 20 May 2009
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Big price drop tipped for used Japanese car imports
7:39 AM.There are doubts whether that will be enough to spark a recovery in the ailing car market. Audio
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New Zealand fund managers ranked worst in world
7:35 AM.Of the 16-countries surveyed, New Zealand's scored the only D-minus, the worst rating. Audio
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Pig farmer says he's 100 percent compliant with MAF rules
7:26 AM.The pig farmer at the centre of this story is Colin Kay. Audio
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Animal welfare officials to investigate sow crates
7:23 AM.MAF staff spent much of yesterday afternoon inspecting the piggery at the centre of allegations of animal cruelty. Audio
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Britain's Speaker yields to pressure and quits
7:18 AM.The parliamentary expenses scandal in Britain has claimed a major casualty. Audio
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ACT questions Lee's credibility
7:14 AM.The Act Party is questioning whether Melissa Lee is a credible candidate for Mt. Albert. Audio
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Guilty verdict in first trial under anti-smacking law
7:10 AM.A man has been found guilty of punching his four-year-old son in the face and pulling his ear. Audio
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Morning business for 20 May 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Concern over police integrity
6:40 AM.The Labour Party spokesperson on Law and Order is concerned the integrity and credibility of the police. Audio
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Pig farming laws may be about to change
6:38 AM.The laws that govern pig farming are about to be reviewed by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Audio
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Waatea news for 20 May 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 20 May 2009
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 20 May 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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The government continues with its plan to privatise prisons
6:14 AM.Corrections Minister Judith Collins is currently in Australia to see three privately run prisons. Audio
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History made as British Speaker quits
6:10 AM.The Speaker of Britain's House of Commons has become the first to be ousted from his job in more than 300 years. Audio
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Top stories of the day for 20 May 2009
6:00 AM.Guilty verdict in first trial under anti-smacking law, Britain's Speaker yields to pressure and quits. Audio