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Morning Report for Friday 29 July 2011
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Today's discussion includes; carbon tax and an enquiry into suicide and self-harm of asylum seekers at detention centers. Audio
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Stranded bull tires of life as Robinson Crusoe
8:54 AM.Six months after the catastrophic floods in Victoria, one victim remains stranded. Audio
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100-year-old beauty queen says her salute won her the prize
8:52 AM.A 100-year-old war veteran has won an Alabama state-wide beauty contest. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 29 July 2011
8:46 AM.Several iwi are joining a pan-tribal hui against new oil drilling and mining; The body of the former Maori Women's Welfare League national president, Meagan Joe, will be moved from a Napier marae to… Read more Audio
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Fiji's economic reforms pushing more and more into poverty
8:41 AM.Poverty in Fiji is increasing and rising food prices are worsening the situation. Audio
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Sports News for 29 July 2011
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 29 July 2011
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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All Blacks start Tri-Nations campaign against weak Boks
8:27 AM.The All Blacks open their Tri-Nations campaign tomorrow night in Wellington against a Springbok side that is being given little chance of winning. Audio
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Lobby group wants review of 1955 adoption law
8:24 AM.An adoption lobby group is asking the Human Rights Review Tribunal to rule New Zealand's adoption law is discriminatory. Audio
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Online shoppers eager to take advantage of strong NZ dollar
8:21 AM.A soaring New Zealand dollar means it's more tempting than ever to shop online and take advantage of the US dollar's slump. Audio
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Currency pressures aren't unique to NZ
8:16 AM.The New Zealand dollar is holding its strong form against the greenback this morning after the Reserve Bank's latest review of the official cash rate left the benchmark interest rate on hold… Read more Audio
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No cause for alarm after Christchurch credit rating downgrade
8:14 AM.Local Government New Zealand says there's no need for alarm following the downgrade of Christchurch City Council's credit rating. Audio
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Leaky home owners can access repair funds from today
8:09 AM.After years of waiting, government assistance for leaky homeowners comes into effect today - potentially allowing thousands to move on with their lives. Audio
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Reserve Bank signals end to record low interest rate
7:55 AM.People are rushing to fix their mortgage rates on the back of a warning from the Reserve Bank the official cash rate will rise in the near future. Audio
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Man banned from exclusive London club - for wearing a suit
7:52 AM.English gentlemen's clubs are well known for their strict dress codes and well into the 21st century, that's not changing. Audio
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Truce between doctors, midwives may help cut deaths
7:50 AM.The government hopes new maternity standards will help ensure fewer babies die just before or at birth. Audio
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Sports News for 29 July 2011
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Prostitutes says ban from more Auckland streets won't work
7:40 AM.A group representing prostitutes says banning sex workers from more streets in Auckland would be ineffectual. Audio
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Rich List show very rich are much, much richer 25 years on
7:37 AM.New Zealand's rich are getting richer, according to the list just published by the National Business Review. Audio
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Leaky home offer take up may not meet govt expectations
7:28 AM.A group supporting leaky homes victims says the government is being unrealistic if it thinks 70 percent of owners will take up its offer of financial help. Audio
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AB's tri-nations campaign kicks off in Wellington on Saturday
7:24 AM.The All Blacks open their Tri-Nations campaign tomorrow night in Wellington against the under strength Springboks who've been rigorously denying rumours that their injured players might be faking it. Audio
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US congressmen set to vote on Republican debt crisis plan
7:15 AM.The United States House of Representatives is just hours away from a vote on the Republican plan on how to resolve the country's debt crisis. Audio
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Bob Parker says no need to panic after credit ratings cut
7:12 AM.Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says while the downgrade is understandable, the council is still in a strong financial position. Audio
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Another blow for Christchurch as credit rating downgraded
7:09 AM.In another blow for Christchurch, the city council has had its credit rating cut by a major credit ratings agency. Audio
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Morning Business for 29 July 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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In another blow for Christchurch, credit rating is downgraded
6:36 AM.Christchurch City Council has had its credit rating downgraded, in another blow for the quake-stricken city. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 29 July 2011
6:27 AM.Iwi from Northland, Bay of Plenty, the East Coast and Taranaki are joining a pan-tribal hui against new oil drilling and mining; Marae and Maori families around the country are opening their doors to… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 29 July 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 29 July 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Is a 70 percent leaky home package uptake too optimistic?
6:12 AM.The President of the Home Owners and Buyers Association says tens of thousands of people could be left out in the cold despite a new government assistance package for leaky home owners. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 29 July 2011
6:00 AM.Another blow for Christchurch as credit rating downgraded; Bob Parker says no need to panic after credit ratings cut; US congressmen set to vote on Republican debt crisis plan; AB's tri-nations… Read more Audio