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Morning Report for Thursday 27 January 2011
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Etiquette lessons made mandatory in all Chinese schools
8:56 AM.It's the most populous nation on Earth and within a generation it might well be the most courteous too. Audio
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New Zealanders in Australia now eligible for flood aid
8:50 AM.The Foreign Affairs Minister says New Zealanders caught up in the floods in Australia will now be eligible for relief assistance. Audio
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Waatea News for 27 January 2011
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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A second day of protests in Egypt
8:42 AM.In Egypt, thousands have taken to the streets for a second day of protests over high food prices and government corruption. Audio
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Campaigners call for more checks on travel cards
8:40 AM.Civil liberty campaigners are concerned the private details of commuters' who use travel cards could be sold as has happened recently in Hong Kong. Audio
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Sports News for 27 January 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 27 January 2011
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Injured Nadal bows out of Australian Tennis Open
8:27 AM.An injury has ended world number one Rafael Nadal's hopes of grand slam success at the Australian Tennis Open. Audio
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End of era for Greens as Locke retires from Parliament
8:23 AM.The retirement of Keith Locke from politics later this year signals the end of an era for the Green Party. Audio
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Tough times for Maori Party tipped if Harawira punished
8:18 AM.The Te Tai Tokerau MP, Hone Harawira, says he's not challenging the leadership of the Maori Party, only their support of the National-led government. Audio
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Labour leader says asset sales rehash of failed policy
8:13 AM.One person who is clear in his opposition is the Labour Party leader, Phil Goff. Audio
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Asset sales boost to markets but could cost consumers
8:09 AM.For the first time in more than a decade the Government is contemplating a major sell-off of state assets. Audio
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International sporting teams being lured to Queenstown
7:54 AM.Queenstown is stepping out in a new direction, by offering visiting international sports teams a special place to train on and an adventure town to play in. Audio
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Obama faces tough task to get deficit reduction measures passed
7:49 AM.President Obama faces a tough task to get the deficit reduction measures announced in yesterday's state of the union speech through a deeply divided congress. Audio
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Sports News for 27 January 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Auckland Council to mull support for street prostitution bill
7:42 AM.The Auckland Council will today decide whether to support a Bill before parliament that could lead to the outlawing of street prostitution. Audio
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Inquest into deaths at Pike River coal mine begins
7:37 AM.An inquest into the deaths of the 29 men who lost their lives in the Pike River coal mine disaster begins in Greymouth today. Audio
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Business New Zealand outlines challenges in year ahead
7:28 AM.This week we are talking to some of people who will be newsmakers this year. Today it is the turn of the chief executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O'Reilly. Audio
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Harawira vows not to back down
7:23 AM.Hone Harawira joins us on the line. Audio
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Tai Tokerau hui being held minus MP who made complaint
7:21 AM.A hui to discuss the formal complaint against the MP for Tai Tokerau, Hone Harawira, will go ahead in Northland this morning, but minus the MP who made the complaint - Te Ururoa Flavell. Audio
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After party leaders' speeches, voters face clear choice
7:18 AM.John Key's announcement means voters face a clear choice between the economic policies of the two major parties. Audio
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Government accused of trying to flog family silver
7:17 AM.The Government's being accused of wanting to flog off the family silver to control spiraling Government debt. Audio
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Morning Business for 27 January 2011
6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Industry backs plans to partially privatise public assets
6:38 AM.The privatisation of public assets is back on the political agenda with the Prime Minister, John Key setting out a sales programme should National win a second term. Audio
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Waatea News for 27 January 2011
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 27 January 2011
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 27 January 2011
6:20 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Auckland Council to debate controversial prostitution Bill
6:17 AM.The Auckland Council will decide later today whether to support a controversial Parliamentary Bill which would outlaw street prostitution. Audio
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Obama urges Americans to work together for better future
6:11 AM.The US President, Barack Obama, has called for Americans to work together for a better future, with renewed investment in education and innovation. Audio