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Morning Report for Monday 29 June 2009
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Top stories for 29 June 2009
6:00 AM.Paraplegic gunman's fatal rampage, changes to court procedures, schooling showdown looms and wild weather warnings. Audio
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Local Iranians mourn protest deaths
6:13 AM.Iranian community members gathered in Christchurch yesterday for a candlelight vigil to remember those who died in Tehran. Audio
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Primary school heads prepare to battle national standards
6:15 AM.From next year, all school children will be judged every year against standards in reading, writing and maths. Audio
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Pacific news for 29 June 09
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region presented by Radio New Zealand International. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 29 June 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Paraplegic gunman shot dead by police
6:40 AM.The Christchurch gunman had terrorised neighbours in an armed siege lasting several hours before the fatal shooting. Audio
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Morning Business News for 29 June 2009
6:49 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Paraplegic gunman shot dead by Police (II)
7:10 AM.Police negotiators tried to talk to the man, but he kept shooting and made threats against the police as he did so. Audio
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Sweeping changes to court system may hinder, not help
7:17 AM.Defence lawyers are concerned changes to the way court hearings are carried out will lead to miscarriages of justice. Audio
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Justice Minister discusses changes to justice system
7:20 AM.Simon Power defends the changes he says will streamline the judicial process. Audio
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Police commander says gunman shot dead as he shot at cordon
7:24 AM.This followed a three hour shooting spree in which a police officer and a neighbour were shot by the man and injured. Audio
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Showdown looming between school principals and government
7:28 AM.Survey results this week are expected to show strong frustration among principals who feel they're not being listened to. Audio
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Wild weather onslaught hits North Island
7:38 AM.Another wintry weather onslaught has struck with many landslips, vehicle crashes and blocked roads in the North Island. Audio
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Prison officers union takes action against Corrections
7:43 AM.The prison officers union claims the extended lock down of prisoners is unsafe and costing jobs. Audio
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Sports news
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Otago study aims to shed new light on best driving age
7:50 AM.The new study follows drivers from gaining their learner licence, until ten years after they're fully licenced. Audio
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Second Police interview with Michael Jackson's doctor
7:55 AM.With Pop's Peter Pan in Never Never Land, police want answers from his doctor. Audio
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Inquiries begin into paraplegic's shooting spree
8:10 AM.We hear from the police on the start of standard investigations into the shooting and from the gunman's neighbour. Audio
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Neighbour tells of gun battle
8:17 AM.Julie Dawson gives an eyewitness account of the drama in a Christchurch cul de sac. Audio
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Broad changes to criminal justice system start today
8:19 AM.Jonathan Krebs, convenor of the Law Society's Criminal Law Sub-Committe convenor critiques the changes. Audio
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Principals worry schools rankings will go public
8:22 AM.Some school principals threaten to withhold student information from government in case it's used to rank schools. Audio
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Market update for 29 June 2009
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sport news
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Renewed feuding over referendum on smacking children
8:39 AM.Barnados and Family First, normally at odds, both agree the taxpayer should not have to pay $9-million to fund the referendum. Audio
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Queenstown casts fresh eye over approach to tourism
8:43 AM.PM John Key has led a Tourism Forum of industry leaders, which will likely become an annual event in the winter wonderland. Audio
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Waatea news
8:46 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Fraud mastermind to be sentenced
8:48 AM.Bernard Madoff who masterminded Wall Street's biggest ever investment fraud will be sentenced in New York later today. Audio
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Army batallion notches up 150 years of service
8:53 AM.The 2nd Canterbury, Marlborough/Nelson and West Coast Battalion Group celebrated in Christchurch. Audio
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Phil Kafcaloudes in Melbourne
8:56 AM.20 years as Melbourne correspondent, Phil gives us an insight into what makes the Lucky Country tick. Audio