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Morning Report for Friday 11 September 2009
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News from Australia
8:55 AM.Kerry-Anne Walsh has the latest from across the ditch. Audio
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Dunedin braces for Undie 500 rally
8:51 AM.Dunedin police are preparing for the annual Undie 500 car rally this weekend, with around 90 vehicles expected to arrive in the city tonight. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Survey rates supermarkets
8:45 AM.Pak N Save has emerged as the cheapest supermarket in a survey done by Consumer New Zealand. Audio
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Men-women pay gap blamed on discrimination
8:40 AM.The Labour Party is to present a petition to parliament, calling on the government do more to bridge the pay gap between New Zealand men and women. Audio
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Sports news
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:32 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Afghanistan-bound Armed Forces almost finish training
8:27 AM.About 150 members of the armed forces are near to completing an intensive fortnight's training, in preparation for their deployment to Afghanistan. Audio
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GPs win concession over concerns about Lab Tests
8:24 AM.Family doctors say the new firm handling all medical testing in Auckland is struggling to cope and it's time to consider paying general practitioners to take blood from patients if they wish to. Audio
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Tax professor says property market too good to be true
8:14 AM.To discuss the twin threats of a reviving property market and a strong Kiwi dollar we're joined now by Derek Rankin of Rankin Treasury Advisory and Craig Elliffe, a tax law and policy professor from… Read more Audio
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Mortgage borrowing may damage economy
8:12 AM.So are people going to heed the Reserve Bank's concern about the damage mortgage borrowing could do if it gets out of hand? Audio
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Experts push for restrictions on mortgage lending
8:10 AM.The Kiwi dollar has surged to a 13 month high just hours after the Reserve Bank warned a strong currency could derail the economic recovery. Audio
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Police pursuit involves bread van and kidnapped dog
7:58 AM.A 25-year-old man is facing a raft of charges following an unusual police pursuit through the Horowhenua in the early hours of this morning. Audio
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Hamilton gears up for its biggest test match
7:54 AM.Rugby test fever has hit Hamilton this week, providing proof it's not a boring place. Audio
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Ryall hails loss of 1400 state sector 'backroom' jobs
7:49 AM.The Government says its delivered on its promise to reduce the size of the burgeoning public service. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Food more important than democracy for Fijians
7:41 AM.This morning our Pacific issues correspondent Richard Pamatatau looks at political awareness in the South Pacific nation - this is the last of our week long series on Fiji. Audio
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Labour Party conference to be held this weekend
7:35 AM.Phil Goff will address his first annual conference as Labour Party leader this weekend as the party shakes off the legacy left by Helen Clark, its election loss, and poor poll results. Audio
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UN watchdog annuls dozens of Afghan ballots
7:27 AM.Ballots from dozens of Afghan polling stations have been annulled by a UN watchdog. Audio
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Shake up of teacher training
7:24 AM.Teacher training is to get a further shake-up and some courses may not survive. Audio
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Criticism over support for House of Horror neighbours
7:19 AM.The Christchurch man already charged with murdering his wife will reappear in court today where he'll be accused of also killing Tisha Lowry. Audio
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Bank governor says property tax laws need change
7:13 AM.The day after the Reserve Bank warned the high dollar could upset an economic recovery, the Kiwi has hit its highest level in over a year. Audio
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Aunt who minded beaten boy faces assault charges
7:09 AM.It's been revealed that a young boy, severely beaten and injured by his mother, was subsequently placed under the care of a relative who is now herself before the courts on mulitple charges of… Read more Audio
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Morning Business News for 11 September 2009
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Clean up for effluent-plagued beach
6:40 AM.Years of being banned from the beach are almost over for visitors to one of Auckland's favourite holiday spots. Audio
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Tighter lending could prevent boom - Brash
6:38 AM.The former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash says restricting the lending practices of banks could prevent a new housing boom. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 11 September 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 11 September 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Pay TV planning to switch off analogue service
6:14 AM.Pay TV operators are using a carrot and stick approach to lure customers away from analogue to digital TV. Audio
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General Motors selling Opel and Vauxhall
6:11 AM.Troubled car maker General Motors has announced it's selling the Opel and Vauxhall brands to a Canadian company. Audio
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Top Stories for 11 September 2009
6:00 AM.A young boy who was abused by his mother ended up in the care of a relative who is now also before the courts on charges of assault, the Reserve Bank warns the high dollar could upset an economic… Read more Audio