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Morning Report for Friday 30 October 2009
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.We cross to Canberra to join our correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Feet washing up on Vancouver beach
8:52 AM.Another human foot has washed up on a beach in surburban Vancouver, Canada. Audio
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Waatea news
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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North Auckland power blackout update
8:46 AM.A major power outage is affecting North Shore, West Auckland and Rodney this morning. Audio
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Supercity rushed and compromised - experts
8:42 AM.Sunday marks one year till the Auckland supercity, one of the biggest public sector reforms in the country's history, must be up and running. Audio
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Rotorua farmers' disbelief over worst dairy effluent audit
8:39 AM.Farmers are in disbelief they've produced the worst dairy effluent audit in 6 seasons in the Lake Rotorua catchment. Audio
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Morning sports news for 30 October 2009
8:35 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Markets Update for 30 October 2009
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Will Bledisloe test win over Asian market
8:25 AM.The All Blacks and Wallabies have their final Bledisloe Cup showdown of the season tomorrow - at the unusual setting of Tokyo's national stadium. Audio
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North Auckand power blackout
8:24 AM.A transpower outage is effecting the North Shore and Rodney district. Audio
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Minister stands by new drug drive laws
8:20 AM.New laws come into force on Sunday that will give police greater powers to deal with drivers under the influence of illegal drugs. Audio
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Superannuation experts say current payments to cost billions
8:14 AM.The Government is rejecting out of hand any change to the age of eligibility for superannuation despite Treasury painting a grim picture for the country's future. Audio
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Dollar falls after Reserve Bank comments
8:09 AM.The US economy is growing again, with new figures showing the world's biggest economy is finally pulling out of its worst recession in 70 years. Audio
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Best chip shop named
7:57 AM.We have a winner - Oceanz takeaways near Orewa has been named the country's top chip shop. Audio
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Civil Defence response review
7:52 AM.A review of the Civil Defence Ministry's response to the Samoa tsunami released today says its systems for informing the public"unravelled"during the alert. Audio
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Morning sports news for 30 October 2009
7:47 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Concerns new police unit won't target source of drugs problem
7:40 AM.There is concern a new police unit dedicated to seizing the profits of criminal gangs won't be able to make a dent where it's needed most, on the methamphetamine trade. Audio
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Drug drive laws don't go far enough say campaigners
7:36 AM.From Sunday police will be able to demand motorists take an impairment test if it's suspected they are driving under the influence of drugs. Audio
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Cell phone ban coming in on Sunday
7:28 AM.A raft of new and changed road rules will take effect this weekend. Audio
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Law Commission responds
7:23 AM.A Law Commission report formed the basis of the search and surveillance legislation. Audio
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Concern and confusion dog Search and Surveillance Bill
7:19 AM.Controversial reforms to search and surveillance laws are being held up after a steady stream of criticism and concern about the extent of the changes. Audio
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Treasury calls for change to superannuation
7:13 AM.The Government has immediately rejected any change to the age of eligibility for superannuation despite Treasury forecasting a massive debt blowout. Audio
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US growth hits 3.5% - is the recession over?
7:09 AM.There are indications the US is coming out of recession. Audio
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Morning Business News for 30 October 2009
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Calls for major change to superannuation
6:41 AM.The Retirement Commissioner is backing calls for major changes to superannuation, as Treasury predicts it will become unaffordable. Audio
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Search and surveillance Laws delayed in face of public concern
6:37 AM.Controversial reforms to search and surveillance laws are being held up after a steady stream of criticism and concern about the extent of the changes. Audio
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Waatea news
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 30 October 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 30 October 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Pakistan pushes 30 000 troops into Taliban stronghold
6:14 AM.Pakistan is pushing 30 000 troops with warplanes and helicopters into South Waziristan with the aim of eliminating the Taliban threat to the nation. Audio
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Parliamentary Service threatens to lock out security guards
6:12 AM.Parliamentary Services says it will lock out Parliament's security guards if they walk off the job again. Audio
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Top stories for 30 October 2009
6:00 AM.There are signs the US has climbed out of recession. Plans to give authorities greater search and surveillance powers are put on hold. The government refuses to consider raising the retirement age and… Read more Audio