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Morning Report for Tuesday 21 June 2011
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Australian schoolgirls fight for cash
8:56 AM.In Queensland, there's been an uproar over a kickboxing prize-fight between two primary school-aged girls. Audio
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Central Chch building owners look to take money elsewhere
8:52 AM.Central Christchurch building owners say the city's rebuild will be so expensive that many are looking to take their money elsewhere, even overseas. Audio
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Waatea News for 21 June 2011
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Consent hearing begins for giant coal mine on West Coast
8:44 AM.Commissioners who must decide whether to give the go-ahead to what would be New Zealand's biggest coal mine have been asked to reject it because of its contribution to global warming. Audio
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Fifa vice-president quits amid bribery scandal
8:42 AM.The vice-president of Fifa has resigned amid a bribery scandal that has rocked world football. Audio
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Sports News for 21 June 2011
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 21 June 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Key address provides a welcome diversion for Gillard
8:28 AM.John Key's historic address to the Australian Parliament in Canberra is receiving few mentions in the Australian media. Audio
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China floods kill 180 with more rain to come
8:25 AM.Flood-hit areas of central and southern China are bracing for more heavy rains after millions of people were forced to evacuate their homes by the early onset of the rainy season. Audio
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Euro ministers defer decision on bailing out Greece
8:22 AM.European Union finance ministers meeting in Luxembourg for a second day of crisis talks have postponed a decision on granting Greece a crucial loan to spare it from defaulting on its debt. Audio
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Labour would review broadband tender contract if in power
8:16 AM.Labour says it could rip up a contract given to Telecom to roll out ultra-fast broadband if it wins power in November's election. Audio
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Top lawyer, accounting professor discuss Hubbard case
8:10 AM.The Serious Fraud Office says it has strong evidence to back its case against 82-year-old Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard. Audio
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Church of England approves of gay bishops - if they're celibate
7:58 AM.The Church of England says it will allow the ordination of gay bishops, but only if they are celibate and not living in a civil union. Audio
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Students pessimistic about World Cup victory
7:55 AM.A recent survey of 24,000 school students found fewer than half think the All Blacks will win the world cup this year. Audio
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Minister comments on medical regulation agency
7:51 AM.Comments from the Health Minister, Tony Ryall. Audio
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New trans-Tasman agency for medicines, medical devices
7:48 AM.New Zealand and Australia are looking to revive a trans-Tasman agency to regulate therapeutic medicines and devices, but natural health products will not be included for now. Audio
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Sports News for 21 June 2011
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Councillor challenges water company over water cut threat
7:40 AM.Auckland's regional water company is being accused of ignoring its council owner by wanting to restrict supply to customers who refuse to pay their bills. Audio
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CAA expects ash cloud to arrive in NZ by tomorrow
7:37 AM.A plume of ash from the Chilean Volcano has circled the globe and is back to plague travellers for a second time. Audio
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Labour MPs pressure government to release land details
7:25 AM.Labour's four MPs in Christchurch are stepping up the pressure on the Government to front up quickly about what earthquake damaged land has to be abandoned. Audio
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John Key has nerves, sense of history with Australian speech
7:20 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says it was with a sense of history and just a few nerves that he addressed the Australian Parliament yesterday. Audio
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Labour accused of economic sabotage over broadband
7:17 AM.The Labour Party is being accused of economic sabotage for saying it might reverse broadband contracts without compensation if it wins the election. Audio
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Hubbard supporters vow to stand firm
7:14 AM.We hear from a spokesperson for Mr Hubbard's supporters, businessman Paul Carruthers. Audio
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SFO says Hubbard prosecution decision not taken lightly
7:09 AM.Supporters of Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard are standing by him despite the Serious Fraud Office laying more than 50 criminal charges against him. Audio
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Morning Business for 21 June 2011
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Labour could reverse broadband contracts if elected
6:40 AM.The Labour Party says it might reverse broadband contracts without compensation if it wins the election. Audio
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Hubbard still has overwhelming support in Timaru
6:37 AM.Alan Hubbard continues to have the support of his community in Timaru, despite facing 50 charges of fraud alleging the theft of millions of dollars. Audio
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Waatea News for 21 June 2011
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 June 2011
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 21 June 2011
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Wimbledon off to soggy start
6:16 AM.The annual Wimbledon lawn tennis championships have begun in London and in a somewhat traditional start, the rain is winning at the moment. Audio
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Labour MPs demand details of land to be abandoned
6:12 AM.Labour MPs in Christchurch are calling on the Government to tell people now if their earthquake damaged land has to be abandoned. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 21 June 2011
6:00 AM.SFO says Hubbard prosecution decision not taken lightly; Hubbard supporters vow to stand firm; Labour accused of economic sabotage over broadband; John Key has nerves, sense of history with Australian… Read more Audio