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Morning Report for Friday 6 August 2010
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Top Stories for Friday 6 August 2010
6:00 AM.Where did the big jump in unemployment come from? How will we cope with a Pacific Forum meeting on top of the Rugby World Cup and up to four million people are now affected by flooding in Pakistan. Audio
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Pacific News for 6 August 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 6 August 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea News for 6 August 2010
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Spotlight back on RBNZ after jobless numbers climb
6:37 AM.The Reserve Bank may have to rethink plans to raise the Official Cash Rate after worse-than-expected jobs figures. Audio
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Medical team will escort wounded soldiers home
6:39 AM.A Boeing 757 Air Force plane is en route to Afghanistan to pick up the body of Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell and the two soldiers injured in an ambush in Bamyan province. Audio
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Winston Churchill ordered UFO cover-up
6:41 AM.Newly released secret files show that Winston Churchill ordered the cover-up of a UFO encounter - all in order to prevent mass panic in Britain. Audio
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Morning Business News for 6 August 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Unexpected jobless rise may be sign of faltering economy
7:09 AM.A sudden leap in unemployment is heightening fears the economy is recovering at a much weaker pace than expected. Audio
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New Zealand to host next Pacific Leaders' forum
7:17 AM.The 2011 Rugby World Cup is to get an even bigger Pacific flavour with New Zealand to host the annual Pacific Leaders summit in the week before the start of the tournament. Audio
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Former All Black responds to rugby changes
7:21 AM.The former All Black, Michael Jones, has spent years lobbying for a change to eligibility rules. Audio
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Fallen hero could return to New Zealand soil by the weekend
7:25 AM.The body of New Zealand's first soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan could be home by tomorrow night. Audio
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Air New Zealand pilot missing in Hong Kong
7:30 AM.An Air New Zealand pilot has gone missing in Hong Kong and the company says it's doing everything possible to help find him. Audio
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DHB member staggered by CEO's resignation
7:37 AM.A member of the Capital and Coast District Health Board says she's staggered by the sudden resignation of the board's chief executive. Audio
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Pakistan bracing for new humanitarian crisis
7:41 AM.The United Nations now estimates up to four million people have been affected by floods in Pakistan, as the storm water heads southwards down the Indus River. Audio
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Morning Sports News for 6 August 2010
7:46 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Supermodel testifies at war crimes trial
7:49 AM.The supermodel Naomi Campbell has testified in the war crimes trial of the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor. Audio
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All Black fans await latest Tri-Nations clash this weekend
7:54 AM.The All Blacks could regain the Tri Nations title with a win against Australia in Christchurch tomorrow night. Audio
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World's largest pavlova unveiled in Christchurch
7:58 AM.What's believed to be the world's largest pavlova has just been unveiled in the Christchurch Cathedral. Audio
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Maori political leaders horrified at Maori jobless rate
8:09 AM.Maori political leaders say they are appalled at the leap in the unemployment rate for their people. Audio
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MP George Hawkins to stand for super city seat
8:13 AM.The Labour MP, George Hawkins, seems to be hedging his bets as he throws his hat in the ring for an Auckland super city seat. Audio
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Public service heads defend spending but accept scrutiny
8:16 AM.Public service chief executives say they believe their level of credit card spending is warranted and aren't afraid of scrutiny. Audio
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Study questions cost, delays, emotion of child relocation
8:21 AM.Researchers are raising serious questions about the cost and the emotional toll of lengthy disputes over child relocation. Audio
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Government probes pokie grants to southern racing clubs
8:24 AM.Internal Affairs is investigating possible conflicts of interest in grants from a pokie gaming trust to racing clubs in the South Island. Audio
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Otago challenges Southland for coveted Ranfurly Shield
8:26 AM.Tomorrow Otago will challenge Southland for provincial rugby's most sought-after prize, the Ranfurly Shield. Audio
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Markets Update for 6 August 2010
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Morning Sports News for 6 August 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Kawerau poised and ready to reap the benefits of forestry boom
8:40 AM.Yesterday we reported on a log and timber export boom New Zealand. The demand, mainly from China has seen prices surge by about 25-percent. Audio
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Grandparents demand legal aid for custody battles
8:44 AM.Grandparents bringing up grandchildren are demanding legal aid to fight what they say are vexatious custody battles. Audio
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Waatea News for 6 August 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Just 145 days until Christmas
8:50 AM.And one of London's major department stores, Selfridges, opened its Christmas shop this week, the earliest it has ever opened. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:54 AM.We cross to Canberra to join our correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio