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Morning Report for Tuesday 8 September 2009
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Allegations of corruption in NSW government
8:54 AM.Allegations of corruption continue to swirl around the New South Wales State Government after the execution-style killing of Sydney millionaire Michael McGurk last Thursday. Audio
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Waikato Hospital finally hires security manager
8:51 AM.Waikato Hospital has employed a security manager after a spate of crime that's included an emergency doctor being punched and kicked, and gang associates roaming the grounds. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Samoan drivers switch to the left
8:43 AM.Motorists in Samoa are now driving on the left rather than right hand side of the road, having earlier today made the big switch. Audio
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1 year on, US govt struggles with mortgage losses
8:39 AM.A year ago today the credit crunch lurched into global financial meltdown, when Washington was forced to rescue mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 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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Solution urged for Queenstown water mains woes
8:25 AM.Power cuts, loos that don't flush and no hot showers ... that's what some Queenstown visitors have been faced with this winter. Audio
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Speculation Philippines ferry had hole in hull
8:22 AM.Authorities in the Philippines are demanding inspections of all the ferries run by the company at the centre of yet another tragedy at sea. Audio
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Law Commission says all bars should be licensed
8:18 AM.The Law Commission says it's time people like the police, soldiers and even MPs were subject to the same liquor laws as everyone else. Audio
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Murder renews calls to boost rural police numbers
8:15 AM.Calls to boost rural police numbers have been reignited, in the wake of a murder inquiry in the remote West Coast town of Kumara. Audio
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Ministerial housing review a 'whitewash' - Greens
8:09 AM.Prime Minister John Key says his overhaul of ministerial housing allowances will be fairer to both Ministers and to taxpayers. Audio
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Young American continues rise at US Tennis Open
7:58 AM.The 17-year old star Melanie Oudin has already made headlines with defeats of Elena Dementiava and Maria Sharapova and it's been more of the same today. Audio
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Clinical psychologist joins child discipline law team
7:55 AM.The clinical psychologist, Nigel Latta, has been chosen by the Prime Minister to join a team reviewing the child discipline law. Audio
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New push to vaccinate against measles
7:51 AM.From today, health authorities will begin urging all those between the ages of 13 and 20 who haven't either had measles or been immunised against it to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Audio
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Sports news
7:48 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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NZ urged to open seasonal work scheme to Fijians
7:42 AM.As Fijians continue to be adversely affected by their troubled economy, many people struggling to make ends meet are calling on New Zealand to include them in the seasonal work scheme. Audio
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3 Britons found guilty of transatlantic liquid bomb plot
7:36 AM.Three men have been found guilty in a British Court of the liquid bomb plot that changed the face of airline security. Audio
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Samoa switches to driving on the left
7:29 AM.Despite two years of public protests, civil disobedience and legal wrangling, drivers in Samoa are now driving on the left hand side of the road. Audio
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2nd body removed from beneath Christchurch home
7:25 AM.A stirring haka was performed as the body of a second woman found under the floorboards of a Christchurch house was removed last night. Audio
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Treasury predicts post-recovery stutter
7:21 AM.The Treasury says there are signs the economy is recovering more strongly than previously expected. Audio
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Prime Minister outlines reform of ministers' perks
7:14 AM.The Prime Minister says most Ministers will be"out of pocket"as a result of his overhaul of accommodation expenses. Audio
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Dropped notebook reveals spy agency merger plan
7:10 AM.A review of the Government's spy agencies is underway - which could result in the merger of the country's top intelligence services. Audio
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Morning business
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Political parties divided over housing recommendations
6:37 AM.Political parties are divided over the recommendations contained in a report into Ministerial accommodation. Audio
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Waatea news
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 September 2009
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 8 September 2009
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Journo uses publicity to push for law change
6:14 AM.A Sudanese journalist's been sent to jail after refusing to pay a fine imposed for wearing tight pants. Audio
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Finance Minister says economic recovery five years away
6:10 AM.The Finance Minister Bill English has returned from an overseas trip saying exporters should not be counting on a surge of global economic growth to help improve their prospects. Audio
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Top stories for 8 September 2009
6:00 AM.Dropped notebook found by a Radio NZ journalist reveals potential plans for NZ security agencies, the PM outlines reform of ministerial perks, the treasury predicts an economic recovery, the 2nd of… Read more Audio