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Morning Report for Thursday 28 May 2009
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Giant neon sign marks end of Wellington sculpture series
8:57 AM.The last installment in a series of one day sculptures that have trekked around the country has landed off the ferry and is now being driven around the Capital. Audio
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Soccer-mad Porirua teenager one step closer to dream
8:53 AM.It's a long way from Porirua's Western Suburbs soccer club to Everton FC. Audio
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Honey industry infighting threatens consumer confidence
8:50 AM.New Zealand's manuka honey industry is under threat from infighting over what gives the honey its special health qualities. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Massive whale found dead on Nelson coast
8:41 AM.A blue whale over a quarter the length of a rugby field has been found dead, stranded on Nelson's north-west coast. Audio
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Sports news
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:31 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Huge explosion in Pakistan's Lahore kills at least 23
8:29 AM.A huge explosion rocked the Pakistani city of Lahore last night , killing at least 23 people and injuring over three hundred. Audio
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Full Chinese take over of F and P is possible says analyst
8:25 AM.There is speculation in the market that the Chinese buyer of a big stake in Fisher and amp; Paykel Appliances will eventually move for a full takeover. Audio
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Orana Wildlife Park manager discusses lion attack
8:21 AM.Police and the Department of Labour have begun investigations into the fatal mauling of a keeper at Zion Wildlife Gardens in Whangarei. Audio
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People voice Budget wishes
8:17 AM.Here are some more comments from people on the street about what they expect from today's budget. Audio
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Sector groups demand Budget action on research
8:10 AM.At 2 O'Clock this afternoon Finance Minister Bill English will deliver a Budget the Treasury is calling the most crucial in over a quarter of a century. Audio
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Approval all but given to North Island grid upgrade
7:56 AM.Transpower has passed all but the final hurdle to build its new high-voltage transmission line between South Waikato and Auckland. Audio
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Bain retrial jury sent for break after evidence ends
7:50 AM.All of the evidence has now been heard in the David Bain retrial and the jury has been sent away until Tuesday when the summing up of the case will begin. Audio
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Sports news
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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North Korea threatens military strike on the South
7:42 AM.North Korea is abandoning the truce that ended the Korean war in 1953 and warns it could launch a military attack on the South. Audio
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Queenstown's leaders urge drastic action to keep builders
7:36 AM.The mayor Clive Geddes is warning the Kawarau Falls receivership could mean between 500 and 900 workers leave town by Christmas. Audio
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Private adviser says government's savings worth millions
7:29 AM.The Auditor General's office is considering whether to begin an inquiry into the Government's appointment of ministerial advisers after revelations about what they're being paid. Audio
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Department of Labour starts Zion investigation
7:25 AM.The investigation into the death of Mr Mncube is being carried out by a number of organisations including the Department of Labour. Audio
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Investigation underway into killing of Zion zookeeper
7:21 AM.Investigations are underway into the death of zookeeper Dalu Mncube who was fatally mauled by a tiger at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens. Audio
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First National Budget to be scrutinised by ratings agency
7:12 AM.Mr English and his first Budget will be watched carefully by international ratings agency Standard and Poors which is here reviewing New Zealand's credit rating. Audio
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People voice expectations for Budget
7:11 AM.Farmers are not the only ones awaiting the Budget with some anxiety, on the street hopes are not high. Audio
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Federated Farmers issue stark Budget warning
7:06 AM.Finance Minister Bill English delivers his first Budget this afternoon in the middle of the worst global recession in six decades. Audio
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Morning business
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Ministerial adviser defends himself against pay criticisms
6:41 AM.One of the ministerial advisers hired to trim the budgets of government agencies is defending himself against criticism that, at 2-thousand dollars a day, he's being overpaid. Audio
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Reduced dairy payout a"serious wake up call"
6:36 AM.Federated Farmers say the reduced dairy payout forecast is a"serious wake up call"for Finance Minister Bill English. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 28 May 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 28 May 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Businesses"not looking for Budget hand-outs"
6:06 AM.The Finance Minister Bill English delivers his and the National-led Government's first Budget later today with the business community saying it's not looking for handouts or lavish assistance packages
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Top stories for 28 May 2009
6:00 AM.Farmers issue warning, budget expectations, zoo keeper mauled, North Korea threatens military strike. Audio