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Morning Report for Tuesday 9 February 2010
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Auckland dance institution up for sale
8:57 AM.The 1958 Peter Cape song"Down the Hall on Saturday night"immortalising Auckland's Orange Hall - a famous dancing venue during the big band and jazz dance eras of the 1940s and 1950s. Audio
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Room with a view on the whole wide world
8:55 AM.Everybody likes a room with a view, whether its of an ocean, mountain or thriving metropolis. Audio
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Michael Jackson's doctor charged
8:53 AM.Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged Michael Jackson's personal doctor with involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death last year. Audio
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Last chance for councils to have their say on super city
8:51 AM.Auckland's councils are making a last ditch attempt to limit the power new unelected agencies will wield in the super city. Audio
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Waatea news for 9 February 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Test shows up poor road rules knowledge
8:43 AM.Just how good is your knowledge of the road rules... Audio
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Princess Ashika hearing continues
8:37 AM.A witness has told the Royal Commmission investigating the sinking of the Tongan Ferry Princess Ashika he was astounded it was signed off as seaworthy by Tonga's acting Marine Director. Audio
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Sports news for 9 February 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 9 February 2010
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Government told to do more to protect MacKenzie Basin
8:26 AM.Groups opposed to taking water to irrigate farms in the MacKenzie Basin say the Government has the ability to stop a threat to the region's environment, but is simply choosing not to do so. Audio
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Business and social leaders call for clear economic plan
8:18 AM.Business and social leaders are demanding the Prime Minister present a clear cohesive package for economic growth during his annual statement to Parliament. Audio
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Chairman of the Eden Park Redevelopment Board responds
8:12 AM.The chairman of the Eden Park Redevelopment Board, John Waller joins me now. Audio
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Councillor says ratepayers won't tolerate bailing out Eden Park
8:08 AM.An Auckland City councillor says ratepayers won't tolerate having to bail out the redevelopment of Eden Park. Audio
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Weather stymies America's Cup racing
7:57 AM.As you've heard in sports this morning, weather has frustrated the start of racing in the 33rd America's Cup off Valencia. Audio
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Pressure on Government to act on knife crime
7:51 AM.Tougher penalities for possession of a knife may be the result of an urgent review being caried out for the Government. Audio
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Christchurch plans to get get tough on cruising boyracers
7:48 AM.The Christchurch City Council is planning a tough bylaw as it ramps up its campaign against boy racers. Audio
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Sports news for 9 February 2010
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Maori MP attacks name suppression for prominent man
7:39 AM.The Maori Party has criticised the permanent name suppression granted to a prominent Manawatu man found guilty of possessing child pornography. Audio
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Debate around lifting wholesale funding guarantee for banks
7:35 AM.There's debate over whether the government should end its wholesale funding guarantee for the country's five biggest banks. Audio
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Scientists gloomy about profession
7:26 AM.A new survey shows scientists are overwhelmingly gloomy about the state of their profession. Audio
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ACC affirms use of speed drones
7:22 AM.ACC has admitted its been providing an electronic gadget to local councils, free of charge, that tricks drivers using radar detectors into thinking police are near by. Audio
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Scepticism over new land tax
7:18 AM.Industry sector groups are warning the proposed tax changes may do more harm to the economy before their benefits show through. Audio
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Tax cuts to be signalled in PM's speech
7:14 AM.John Key is expected to signal cuts to top personal tax rates when he delivers his Prime Ministerial statement to Parliament this afternoon. Audio
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Auckland ratepayers asked for $40 million for Eden Park
7:08 AM.Auckland ratepayers are being asked to stump up with 40 million dollars to underwrite the redevelopment of Eden park. Audio
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Morning business for 9 February 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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New British military operation in Afghanistan
6:42 AM.The head of the British army, says a major offensive which is due to begin in Afghanistan in the next few days, will play a key part in deciding how long British forces will be in the country. Audio
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ACC wages hi-tech war on radar detectors
6:38 AM.ACC has admitted its been providing an electronic gadget to local councils, free of charge, that mimics police speed cameras and confuses motorists that are using radar detectors. Audio
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Tax Changes expected to be announced today
6:34 AM.John Key is promising to finally lift the lid on the Government's plans for tax reform when he delivers the Prime Minister's speech to Parliament this afternoon. Audio
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Waatea news for 9 February 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 9 February 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 9 February 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Top stories for Tuesday 9 February 2010
6:00 AM.Auckland ratepayers asked for $40 million for Eden Park, Tax cuts to be signalled in PM's speech, Scepticism over new land tax, ACC confirms use of speed drones, Scientists gloomy about profession… Read more Audio