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Morning Report for Tuesday 8 December 2009
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Hot weather threatens to cut short climbing season
8:56 AM.While many of us are beckoning forth the summer sun, climbers in the Mt Cook National Park are praying for a cold snap. Audio
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No cover up over abuse allegations - Swimming Australia
8:52 AM.Swimming Australia says there'll be no cover-up over accusations of sexual abuse levelled against a former head coach. Audio
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Waatea News for 8 November 2009
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Inquiry resumes into Princess Ashika sinking
8:45 AM.The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Tongan ferry, the Princess Ashika, has resumed and is now focused on trying to establish how deeply involved the Prime Minister was in theā¦ Read more Audio
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Telecom prosecuted after consumer complaints
8:40 AM.Telecom's competitors say the half a million dollar fine for breaches of the Fair Trading Act it's been slapped with is too low. Audio
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Sports News for 8 November 2009
8:35 AM.The latest sports news from around the world. Audio
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Market Update for 8 November 2009
8:31 AM.A quick market update. Audio
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Child psychologist says opposition based on misinformation
8:27 AM.Child psychologist Nigel Latta is warning a lot of public opposition to the child discipline law is based on misinformation. Audio
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Fonterra says indoor dairy farms could tarnish NZ's reputation
8:23 AM.Fonterra says plans to farm 18,000 cows at a series of indoor dairy farms in the Mackenzie Country could undermine New Zealand's reputation as an eco-friendly producer. Audio
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Copenhagen Climate Conference
8:06 AM.As the conference begins thousands of protesters on the streets and dozens of newspapers around the world are pushing for action from world leaders. Audio
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Shadbolt visibly upset at defeat
7:56 AM.Invercargill's Mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost his weeks long battle to remove his deputy mayor Neil Boniface. Audio
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Governments condemn whaling violence as season begins
7:53 AM.The second of Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling vessels is to set off from Australia later today to again try to thwart Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean. Audio
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Barrister airs concerns over Schmuck syndrome
7:50 AM.An Auckland barrister says the same select committee proposing a law change to benefit Opua boat builder Doug Schmuck, has also moved to legalise an unlawful marine farm in a different part of theā¦ Read more Audio
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Sports News for 8 November 2009
7:44 AM.The latest sports news. Audio
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Minister of Agriculture on indoor dairying
7:42 AM.The Minister of Agriculture, David Carter says the Government doesn't have a position on indoor dairying - but he has some personal concerns. Audio
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Fonterra says indoor farms will damage international image
7:35 AM.One of the companies that's applied to build a big indoor dairy farm in the Mackenzie Basin is defending it as humane and environmentally friendly. Audio
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Police given card printed with the new caution
7:29 AM.The police say suspects of crime are to receive a clearer explanation of their rights when they're arrested. Audio
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Ex-army officer admits soldiers killed Balibo five
7:24 AM.A retired army colonel has admitted Indonesian soldiers killed five Australian based journalists, including a New Zealand camera man, to cover up the invasion of East Timor. Audio
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Family First responds
7:18 AM.Bob McCoskrie from lobby group, Family First, responds. Audio
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Review warns of public not getting full information
7:15 AM.A member of the panel that's just finished a major review of the child discipline law, says lobby groups such as Family First seem to be routinely misled by parents whose causes they champion. Audio
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UN Climate conference gets under way
7:10 AM.The biggest climate talks in history have begun, with delegates telling the Copenhagen summit it is an opportunity the world cannot afford to miss. Audio
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Morning business for 8 November 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Locals worry someone might hurt Moko
6:40 AM.Moko the bottle-nosed dolphin is morphing from being an attraction into a nuisance for some Gisborne locals. Audio
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Mackenzie Guardians worried about impact of intensive dairying
6:37 AM.An environmental group opposed to intensive dairy farming in the Mackenzie Basin says it's worried at the impact on endangered species. Audio
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Waatea news for 8 November 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 December 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 8 November 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Positive signs for job market and business confidence
6:15 AM.The number of people on the unemployment benefit has dropped for the ninth week in a row, supporting anecdotal feedback from the recruitment sector that there are now more jobs available. Audio
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Deal could be in reach at Copenhagen
6:10 AM.At the official opening of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, delegates have been told a deal is within their reach. Audio
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Top Stories for 8 November 2009
6:00 AM.UN Climate conference underway in Copenhagen, child discipline law review, Balibo five, new police cards, indoor dairying. Audio