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Morning Report for Friday 21 August 2009
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Dunedin's student flats
8:54 AM.Health researchers say living in such conditions can damage young people's health. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Rugby brawl prompts questions of single sex schools
8:46 AM.Following last weekend's rugby brawl, principals from other boys' schools say the incident was unfortunate but it can't be blamed on an overly aggressive all male environment. Audio
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NZDF says locals turning out to vote in droves in Afghanistan
8:42 AM.New Zealand troops stationed in Afghanistan say locals are turning out to vote in the country's elections in droves, despite fears about security. Audio
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Sports news
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Market update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Lockerbie bomber arrives home to die in Libya
8:26 AM.With most of the passengers on the ill-fated Pan Am flight being American, the US president Barack Obama has described the decision to release him as a mistake. Audio
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Usain Bolt crushes field in world 200 metres final
8:20 AM.From the world track and field championships in Berlin comes news of another crushing victory by Usain Bolt, this time in the mens 200 metres final. Audio
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Australasian easing of investment rules criticised
8:17 AM.Rules are being changed to make Trans-Tasman investment easier. Audio
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Key, Rudd agree on ANZAC army
8:13 AM.John Key and Kevin Rudd have agreed to make trans-Tasman travel and investment easier and have ordered Defence chiefs to look at setting up a joint Anzac army contingent. Audio
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Hide's Epsom constituents back MP's ultimatum
8:09 AM.Mr Hide says he tried to reach a compromise to improve Maori input into Auckland governance, but without reserved seats, but says that was rejected by the Maori Party. Audio
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Bledisloe Cup preview
7:54 AM.Tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup Match in Sydney is shaping up as a must win for both sides. Audio
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Finance company inquiry dismissed as 'whitewash'
7:51 AM.A parliamentary inquiry into the country's failed finance companies is being dismissed as a whitewash before it has even begun. Audio
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''No'' smacking campaigners look set for poll victory
7:49 AM.The result of the referendum vote on smacking is scheduled to be announced later this evening. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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US reacts angrily to bomber's release
7:40 AM.Many of the Lockerbie victims were American and President Obama is calling the decision to release al-Megrahi a mistake. Audio
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Lockerbie bomber released on compassionate grounds
7:37 AM.The Lockerbie bomber has left Scotland on board a plane bound for Libya after being freed from prison on compassionate grounds. Audio
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Vote count starts in Afghan poll
7:27 AM.Afghanistan's president Hamid Karzai has praised Afghans for defying insurgent threats to vote in the presidential election. Audio
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Asylum seeker gains refugee status via media manipulation
7:24 AM.Claims made by an Iranian asylum-seeker were fraudulent and without foundation, according to new papers released by the Refugee Status Appeals Authority. Audio
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New Zealand and Australia investigate joint ANZAC force
7:20 AM.Mr Key and Mr Rudd have asked their defence chiefs to investigate setting up a joint Anzac defence contingent. Audio
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NZ travellers set to clear Australian customs in 8 mins
7:15 AM.John Key and Kevin Rudd yesterday in Canberra announced a triple header of moves that will mean easier trans-tasman travel, freer flow of business investment and the eventual creation of a joint… Read more Audio
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Maori Party comments on super city talks
7:12 AM.Rodney Hide says the Maori Party turned down an offer to discuss other ways to improve Maori input into Auckland governance. Audio
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Rodney Hide ramps up threat over Maori supercity seats
7:09 AM.The ACT leader has ramped up his threat to resign over Maori seats on the Auckland Supercity Council, saying he'll quit all his portfolios, not just the Local Government portfolio if National approves… Read more Audio
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Morning business
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Hide says he will quit ministerial positions over Maori seats
6:38 AM.The ACT Party leader Rodney Hide is ramping up his stand against Maori seats on Auckland's supercity council - now saying he will step down from all his portfiolios if they go ahead. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 August 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 21 August 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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New ANZAC force to be examined
6:13 AM.Easier trans-tasman travel, freer business investment and even a joint Anzac military contingent eventually. It's a three pronged shift towards closer New Zealand-Australia relations announced in… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for 21 August 2009
6:00 AM.Rodney Hide ramps up his threats to resign, the Maori Party comments on the supercity, NZers to get through Australian customs more quickly, discussions of potential ANZAC army contingent, asylum… Read more Audio