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Morning Report for Monday 22 March 2010
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:55 AM.Another week, another election in Australia. Audio
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Auckland unveils town hall's organ after two-year restoration
8:52 AM.The Auckland Town Hall organ has been unveiled after a 3.5 million dollar restoration. The organ was gifted to the city in 1911 by former mayor Sir Henry Brett and was shipped to Germany two years ago… Read more Audio
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Waatea news for 22 March 2010
8:49 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Heartland New Zealand gears up for Rugby World Cup
8:46 AM.Heartland New Zealand can begin stepping up preparations for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, after confirmation of the towns that will be hosting Georgia and Russia. Audio
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Fear commissioner decision jeopardising Christchurch Airport
8:42 AM.The Christchurch International Airport fears a recent commissioners' decision could jeopardise its future growth. Independent resource management commissioners have changed a rule about development… Read more Audio
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Sports news for 22 March 2010
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 22 March 2010
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Team NZ gets new funding as America's Cup decisions near
8:29 AM.The America's Cup sailing challenger Team New Zealand has added more silverware to its cabinet winning the Auckland Regatta in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Series. Audio
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American Indians come to NZ to bring their salmon home
8:24 AM.An American Indian tribe from California have traversed miles, generations and bio-security hassles to arrive in New Zealand to reconnect with salmon in two South Island Rivers. Audio
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Bill to remove prisoners' voting rights said to be irrational
8:21 AM.A member's bill seeking to ban all prisoners from voting has been described by the Attorney-General as irrational and over the top. Audio
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US Congress debates Health Care Reform Bill
8:15 AM.The United States House of Representatives has begun debating Barack Obama's Health Care Reform Bill in what promises to be a drawn out session which could make or break the Presidency. Audio
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Labour Party's Jones responds to Sharples comments
8:10 AM.The Maori Party says it's frustrated with the democratic ideal of one person one vote. In a speech last night the party's co-leader Dr Sharples outlined his difficulties with the National government. Audio
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Bad weather Black Caps only hope
7:57 AM.It looks as if bad weather is the only thing that can prevent the Black Caps losing comprehensively to Australia in the first test. Audio
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Lead in Iraq vote seesaws between incumbent, former PMs
7:54 AM.The lead in the tightly fought race to lead Iraq continues to seesaw between the war-torn country's incumbent and former prime ministers. Audio
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First aid to reach Fiji's most remote island this morning
7:49 AM.First aid will reach the most remote island in the Lau group of islands in Fiji later this morning. The islands to the east of Fiji's two main islands have been some of the worst affected by Cyclone… Read more Audio
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Report suggests $50 million savings for Waikato 'super city'
7:47 AM.Waikato is the latest region to seriously consider merging local councils into a super city. Supporters say a merger could save ratepayers about $50 million a year. Audio
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Sports news for 22 March 2010
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Response to rural emergencies too slow - mayor
7:36 AM.The Mayor of South Waikato says people in small towns are being put at risk by slow responses to emergencies. A burst gas pipe in Tokoroa at the weekend leaked gas for almost an hour before staff from… Read more Audio
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NZ camerawoman Margaret Moth dies aged 59
7:30 AM.Margaret Moth the New Zealand-born CNN camerawoman has died of cancer aged 59. Moth was the first woman in Australasia to work in television as a camera operator and died in Minnesota in the United… Read more Audio
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UN Secretary General condemns Gaza blockade
7:25 AM.The UN Secretary General has uncharacteristically condemned Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, saying it's causing"unacceptable suffering". Audio
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Evacuations after volcanic eruption in Iceland
7:23 AM.Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes and flights diverted after a volcano erupted in southern Iceland. Audio
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Hundreds of women in line for breast reconstruction
7:18 AM.A public private partnership will allow hundreds of women who have been waiting years for reconstructive breast surgery get the procedure done. Audio
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US Congress begin debating Health Reform Bill
7:13 AM.The United States Congress is about to begin debating Barack Obama's health reform bill, in what many see as a make or break for his presidency. Audio
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Maori Party predicts further clashes with National
7:09 AM.The Maori Party says it's frustrated with the democratic ideal of one person one vote. In a speech to mark Race Relations Day yesterday, the Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, highlighted the… Read more Audio
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Morning business for 22 March 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Sharples' speech an admission of failure - Labour
6:39 AM.The Labour Party is labelling a speech by the Maori Party co-leader outlining tensions in the governing relationship as an admission of failure. Audio
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Waatea news for 22 March 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 March 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 22 March 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Hutt Valley DHB increasing number of breast reconstructions
6:11 AM.Hutt Valley District Health Board is increasing the number of delayed breast reconstructions it can perform for women who have had breast cancer, thanks to a new partnership with the private sector. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 22 March 2010
6:00 AM.Maori Party predicts further clashes with National, Hundreds of women in line for breast reconstruction, Evacuations after volcanic eruption in Iceland, UN Secretary General condemns Gaza blockade… Read more Audio