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Morning Report for Wednesday 10 February 2010
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Brown's vote reform could backfire ahead of general election
8:57 AM.Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, is facing a backbench rebellion over plans to change the country's voting system. Audio
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Project Hayes windfarm opponents will fight on
8:53 AM.The group fighting Central Otago's Project Hayes windfarm is gearing up for another battle, this time in the High Court. Audio
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Waatea news for 10 February 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Witness says deceased threatened to shoot gang member
8:45 AM.A witness has told a murder trial that the night a 34 year old agricultural contractor from Central Hawke's Bay was fatally stabbed, he threatened to shoot a patched gang member. Audio
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Government makes u-turn on science spending
8:41 AM.In an apparent u-turn, the government now says science and innovation will be a priority for new spending in this year's budget. Audio
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Sports news for 10 February 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Policeman describes finding body of Kerikeri teen
8:27 AM.A police office has told the High Court how he came to discover the body of Liberty Templeman, the Kerikeri girl whose killing shocked the small Northland town in November 2008. Audio
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Coastal iwi demand title to Foreshore and Seabed
8:25 AM.Some coastal iwi say they are unwilling to compromise over title to the Foreshore and Seabed as debate over the issue intensifies. Audio
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Toyota recalls 2010 Prius' over brakes
8:20 AM.Toyota has announced the recall of about 436,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide, including its latest Prius model, to fix brake problems. Audio
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PM's 'Think Big' ideas outdated - green groups
8:15 AM.The Prime Minister sent a clear signal that the Government is ready to open up parts of the Conservation estate to allow more mining. Audio
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Tax Working Group member worried landlords may be punished
8:09 AM.A member of the Tax Working Group has welcomed most promised changes to taxation, saying a broader tax base and lower personal tax rates are essential to boost economic growth. Audio
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Bravery awards bestowed in Christchurch
7:57 AM.Two silver bravery medals were handed out by the Royal Humane Society in Christchurch yesterday, marking the efforts of two men who between them saved five lives. Audio
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Court martial for defeated Sri Lankan presidential candidate
7:54 AM.Sri Lanka's government says defeated presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka was hell-bent on betrayal and would be court-martialled on charges of conspiring against the president. Audio
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Bethells Beacher takes ARC to court in attempt to stop spray
7:51 AM.A High Court judge has granted an interim injunction to stop spraying intended to remove willows that are choking the Te henga wetland's rivers near Bethells Beach in west Auckland. Audio
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Second clothing item found in connection with slain cab driver
7:47 AM.The police believe they've discovered a second item of clothing which may have belonged to the killer of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini. Audio
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Sports news for 10 February 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Rugby greats say Eden Park name too precious to be sold
7:42 AM.The Eden Park Trust board says it's again considering whether to sell the right to re-name the park. Audio
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Business group says reforms will bring modest tax cuts
7:38 AM.The country's largest business lobby group says the Government's tax reforms look like yielding only modest tax cuts. Audio
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Doctors say many lab tests are still wrong
7:27 AM.A high proportion of family doctors in Auckland believe they're still getting incorrect lab results back on their patients, months after the controversial change to a new provider of all community lab… Read more Audio
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Education group hails concession on national standards
7:26 AM.The union for primary teachers is welcoming a concession by the Government in the debate over National Standards. Audio
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Prime Minister defends tax programme
7:13 AM.Sean Plunket asked John Key why an increase in GST had suddenly appeared as the focus of the tax programme when it would hit lower income earners the hardest. Radio New Zealand political editor Brent… Read more Audio
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Low income families worry about increased GST
7:10 AM.GST looks set to rise as the Government looks for money to pay for cuts to personal and possibly business tax. Audio
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Morning business for 10 February 2010
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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High number of Auckland GPs still getting incorrect lab results
6:40 AM.A large number of Auckland GPs believe they're getting incorrect lab results from the city's new provider of community lab tests. Audio
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Goff: NZers worse off if GST increases
6:37 AM.The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff says the government's proposed tax changes will simply line the pockets of the rich. Audio
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Waatea news for 10 February 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 10 February 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 10 February 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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GST move under fire
6:10 AM.The Government's plan to cut personal taxes while raising GST is under fire from both its political friends and foes in Parliament. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 10 February 2010
6:00 AM.Low income families worry about increased GST, Prime Minister defends tax programme, Education group hails concession on national standards, Court martial for defeated Sri Lankan presidential… Read more Audio