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Morning Report for Monday 22 August 2011
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:55 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
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Man drought is not bad news for all
8:53 AM.In 1997, American signer, Paula Cole, was wondering where all the men had gone, now Kiwi lasses are asking the same thing as the man drought persists. Audio
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Auckland harbour bridge pathway unveiled
8:51 AM.Aucklanders could be able to walk and cycle across the Harbour Bridge within the next two years. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 22 August 2011
8:48 AM.The chief executive of a Northland iwi says Maori ownership of SOEs would be good for New Zealand - not just for Maori; The head of the Board of Directors of a famous Rotorua Maori Arts and Craft… Read more Audio
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ACT Party criticises schools, calls for bulk funding
8:42 AM.The ACT Party has outlined its cure for bad grammar, bad teachers and educational failure. Audio
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John Key lends his support to struggling United Future
8:39 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, has lent his support to the United Future Party's election year campaign. Audio
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Sports News for 22 August 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 22 August 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Public service take more sick days than private sector
8:25 AM.Public servants take nearly fifty per cent more sick days than those working in the private sector. Audio
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Labour not making any gains on National in the polls
8:19 AM.With just three months to go before the election, Labour is failing to gain any ground on National's substantial lead in the polls. Audio
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Quake families say lack of legal help leaves them without voice
8:14 AM.A spokesperson for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake says without legal representation their voice will not be heard during the Royal Commission. Audio
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Soldier killed in Afghanistan to be named today
8:09 AM.The name of the New Zealand SAS soldier killed in Afghanistan on Friday is expected to be released today. Audio
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Official documents signal used car prices could rise
7:56 AM.Official documents reveal motorists could soon be paying up to 5-thousand dollars more for a used car, due to the introduction of tougher exhaust emissions standards. Audio
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Anti-drink drive group exasperated
7:53 AM.An anti-drink driving group is criticising the use by a police officer of a legal loophole to get a charge dismissed. Audio
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Child support rejig could leave some parents short changed
7:49 AM.The way child support is calculated is to be changed by the Government, and will include penalties for parents who miss payments. Audio
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Sports News for 22 August 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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McCully to drum up World Cup visitors with visit to Australia
7:42 AM.The chief executive for the Rugby World Cup, Martin Snedden, and the tournament minister, Murray McCully, will tomorrow fly to Australia in a last attempt to lure more visitors to the event. Audio
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Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
7:37 AM.The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio
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All Blacks selectors have a few sleepless nights ahead
7:28 AM.The All Black selectors have some tough decisions to make before they name the World Cup squad in Brisbane on Tuesday. Audio
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Nats still well ahead with three months to go to election
7:22 AM.It's just three months to the general election and the National Party is still recording more than 50 percent support in the opinion polls, while Labour is struggling to break 30. Audio
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Work continues to bring New Zealand soldier home
7:09 AM.The first New Zealand SAS soldier killed in Afghanistan will be named by the Chief of the Defence Force today. Audio
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Morning Business for 22 August 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
6:40 AM.The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio
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US forces in Afghanistan may end up staying a further ten years
6:35 AM.The death of a SAS soldier during a battle with insurgents in Kabul has raised questions around how long it will take before Afghan security forces are ready to tackle the Taliban by themselves. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 22 August 2011
6:27 AM.The chief executive of a northern tribe says the plan for a Maori consortium to buy shares in SOEs is a brilliant prospect for smaller iwi - as well as the big ones; The head of the Board of Directors… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 August 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 22 August 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Used car prices could rise significantly
6:16 AM.Ministry of Transport papers reveal motorists could pay 5-thousand dollars more to buy a used car. Audio
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Killed SAS soldier's details to be released today
6:10 AM.The soldier was killed rescuing hostages during an insurgent attack on the Kabul office of the British Council. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 22 August 2011
6:00 AM.Work continues to bring New Zealand soldier home. Nats still well ahead with three months to go to election. All Blacks selectors have a few sleepless nights ahead. Govt reconsiders legal aid for… Read more Audio