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Morning Report for Monday 7 September 2009
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Australian correspondent
8:56 AM.from Melbourne, our corresponent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
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Swine flu takes its toll on French passion
8:54 AM.There are few things more quintessentially French than a quick kiss on the cheek as a greeting. Audio
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Local leaders sacked in troubled Chinese region
8:50 AM.In an unusual move there has been a very public sacking of a communist party leader and police chief in the troubled Chinese region of Xinjiang. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Students lack understanding of basic financial concepts
8:45 AM.A survey's revealed many high school students are lacking understanding of even the most basic financial concepts. Audio
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The latest from the US Open
8:40 AM.Both men's and women's defending champions have come closer to retaining their titles at the US Open. Audio
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Sports news
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Drink driving policeman raises ire of ALAC
8:25 AM.A senior police officer who is an instructor at the Police College in Porirua has pleaded guilty to drunk driving. Audio
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Aucklanders promised better lab tests within weeks
8:22 AM.It's been a month since the medical company Labtests took over the 70-million dollar annual contract for community lab testing across Auckland. Audio
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House prices show modest rise but boom times still distant
8:17 AM.House prices have risen for four consecutive months but don't expect a return to boom times. Audio
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Auckland commuters face major bus disruption
8:14 AM.Mass disruption to Auckland bus services appears inevitable, as an industrial dispute intensifies. Audio
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Christchurch Mayor insists 'Garden City' safe
8:09 AM.As we've heard this morning, the family of missing Christchurch woman Tisha Lowry might have to wait until tomorrow to learn whether hers is the body still buried beneath the floorboards of a Wainoni… Read more Audio
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Amphibious van pilots its way through Cook Strait
7:56 AM.Two motor junkies have propelled themselves into New Zealand folklore, with the help of a floating Toyota Town Ace. Audio
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Silver Ferns have upper hand in tussle with Aussies
7:53 AM.The Silver Ferns have the upper hand over the Aussies having notched up a win in the first of a five game netball series over the weekend. Audio
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Samoa braces for driving switch
7:50 AM.From tomorrow, Samoa's cars will change from driving on the right hand side of the road to the left. Audio
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Sports news
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Commercial scallop harvest underway
7:45 AM.New Zealand's main commercial scallop harvest gets underway today in the top of the South Island, with expectations of another disappointing season. Audio
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Dairy farmers await Fonterra revamp details but listing no go
7:38 AM.Dairy farmers have to wait until next week to learn how country's largest company the dairy co-operative Fonterra proposes to revamp its finances. Audio
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Fiji pressure should be mix of incentives, sanctions
7:26 AM.The leader of Fiji's United People's Party says the interim prime minister will only hold elections when he is ready, no matter how much international pressure is applied. Audio
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Major disruptions to Auckland buses looming this week
7:18 AM.Major disruptions to Auckland bus services are looming with the company and drivers locked in a pay dispute. Audio
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QV says housing boom not on the horizon - Part 2
7:13 AM.Quotable Value is pouring cold water on the idea New Zealand's seeing the beginning of another housing boom, despite a spike in property values. Audio
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Families may endure wait to confirm Christchurch body
7:09 AM.It will be tomorrow before the family of missing woman Tisha Lowry learns whether hers is the second body buried beneath the floorboards of a Christchurch house. Audio
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Morning Business News for 7 September 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Trade minister hopeful for renewed Doha trade talks
6:38 AM.The Trade Minister says only time will tell whether a commitment to resume the Doha free trade negotiations will bear fruit. Audio
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Quoatable Value says housing boom not on the horizon
6:35 AM.New figures from the country's largest property information company show a spike in house prices has pulled the market out of the doldrums. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 7 September 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for Monday 7 September 2009
6:21 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Pak n Save apologises for body searching 79 year old woman
6:20 AM.The supermarket Pak'N'Save has apologised for breaching procedure by body-searching a 79-year-old woman suspected of shoplifting. Audio
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Government seeks public input for Defence Force review
6:12 AM.The first in a series of meetings seeking public input for a review of the Defence Force were held in Auckland at the weekend. Audio
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Top stories for Monday 7 September 2009
6:00 AM.The long wait continues for Teesha Lowry's family as police continue a meticulous investigation at a christchurch house. Quotable value pooh poohs the idea of a resurgence in the housing market. Major… Read more Audio