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Morning Report for Friday 9 September 2011
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.Simon talks to Kerry-Anne Walsh for the latest Australian news, views, rumour and innuendo. Audio
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Government agency to revisit measurement of big transport plans
8:52 AM.The Government's Transport Agency is taking a new look at how it measures the benefits of major projects. The agency says Auckland's proposed downtown rail tunnel has only a quarter of the one point… Read more Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 9 September 2011
8:48 AM.An Auckland hapu says its people are about to let go of their Treaty grievances and collectively become millionaires overnight; The Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says he now has little hope the… Read more Audio
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Rugby pundits weigh in on World Cup outcome
8:43 AM.We've heard all about the opening ceremony, the celebrations, and the excitement - but what about the rugby? We're joined now by the rugby commentator, Keith Quinn, and the rugby writer, Bob Howitt. Audio
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Waka to kick off Rugby World Cup celebrations
8:40 AM.The arrival of twenty waka and 600 warriors at the Viaduct Basin in Auckland will signal the start of the Rugby World Cup festivities. Audio
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Sports News for 9 September 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 9 September 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Wales hope New Zealand coach will boost RWC chances
8:28 AM.Wales who have another New Zealand coach in charge, are hoping to turn around recent disappointing World Cup performances. They've suffered at the hands of Pacific Island nations in previous… Read more Audio
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US hopes more domestic rugby games will help at RWC
8:27 AM.The United States has improved its domestic game and is hoping that will translate into an improved World Cup performance in New Zealand. However as Barry Guy reports, in the last of our team… Read more Audio
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New Plymouth buzzing as weekend RWC games near
8:25 AM.Andrew McRae reports on the RWC New Plymouth games. Audio
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Late surge in ticket sales expected for Rotorua game
8:23 AM.Lorna Perry reports from the Rotorua International Stadium. Audio
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New fanzone will enable Chch fans to to share RWC
8:22 AM.A specially constructed fanzone in Christchurch's Hagley Park will give rugby fans there the chance to be part of the Rugby World Cup. The Garden City had been due to host seven games including two… Read more Audio
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Old-style rugby experience for Invercargill RWC fans
8:20 AM.Around the regions, in Southland, the province has thrown itself behind the tournament. Audio
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Party Central ready to rock on Auckland's waterfront
8:12 AM.Amelia Langford reports from the Cloud on Auckland's waterfront. Audio
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Fireworks set to wow at RWC opening ceremony
8:07 AM.It is being billed as the biggest fireworks display in New Zealand's history, and set to add to the wow factor of tonight's Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. A 12 minute display will start at 8… Read more Audio
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EU president insists euro zone will survive
7:52 AM.Concern continues to rise about the future of the euro zone, with speculation in financial circles that Greece could be cut loose as attention turns to Italy's economic woes. Earlier in the week a… Read more Audio
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Burdett killer applies for Royal Prerogative of Mercy
7:47 AM.A man jailed for the high-profile rape and murder of Susan Burdett two decades ago has asked the Governor-General to reopen his court case. Audio
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Sports News for 9 September 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Auckland RWC organisers on-track for tonight
7:43 AM.Part of the coverage will be of waterfront celebrations. Spectators are going to be treated to a 2.7 million dollar opening ceremony. Audio
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Thousands of journalists will relay RWC to rest of world
7:39 AM.As fans from all over the world arrive for the Rugby World Cup, two thousand journalists are relaying the stories to those who can't make it. The government is hoping the attention will generate… Read more Audio
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Aucklanders hold backyard celebrations as RWC opens
7:35 AM.While tens of thousands of people head to Party Central for opening night, others will be hosting their own backyard celebrations. Street parties, pot-luck dinners and games on the big screen at the… Read more Audio
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Tongan community ready for clash against All Blacks
7:27 AM.Backing Tonga all the way will be an official supporters group. Audio
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Fans starting to crowd into Dunedin for RWC game
7:23 AM.And now down south to Dunedin where our reporter Ian Telfer is at the home base for many rugby fans, the Dunedin Holiday Park at St Kilda Beach. Audio
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Defending champions will face Wales in weekend clash
7:20 AM.In Wellington, fans are gearing up for Sunday night's clash between the defending champions, South Africa and Wales. Audio
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Hive of activity at Eden Park as final preparations made
7:16 AM.The opening ceremony begins at Eden Park at seven thirty tonight. Audio
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RWC chief executive says stadium of 4 million is ready
7:12 AM.It's been six years in the planning. The chief executive of Rugby World Cup 2011, Martin Snedden, says his organisation is ready to go. Audio
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It's finally here - the Rugby World Cup starts today
7:05 AM.It's here - the Rugby World Cup. Years of anticipation, tension, and sheer hard work are over. Now the enjoyment begins. For the second time in Rugby World Cup history, New Zealand's special culture… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 9 September 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NZ leaves door to support Palestinian bid for UN recognition
6:40 AM.In other news this morning, the Foreign Minister Murray McCully is leaving the door open for New Zealand to support a Palestinian bid for recognition as a state at the United Nations. Audio
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NZ hopes high before first RWC match against Tonga
6:35 AM.And after 24 years, the All Blacks are hoping to get their hands back on the Cup. The kick-off for the first game is now just 14 hours away, with New Zealand set to face Tonga at Auckland's Eden Park.
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Manu Korihi News for 9 September 2011
6:27 AM.After a 20 year wait, an Auckland sub-tribe will settle its treaty claims today, with the government; The Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, says he now has little hope the government will review… Read more Audio
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Rural News for 9 September 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 9 September 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Inquiry finds British soldiers abused Iraqi prisoners
6:14 AM.An independent inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British custody during the Iraq War eight years ago has concluded the man was the victim of gratuitous violence by soldiers. Audio
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Scotland arrives in Invercargill
6:10 AM.And now, after years of buildup it's finally here - Rugby World Cup kick-off. All twenty teams are now in the country, ready to take the field at twelve stadiums across the country. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 9 September 2011
6:00 AM.It's finally here - the Rugby World Cup starts today;RWC chief executive says stadium of 4 million is ready;Hive of activity at Eden Park as final preparations made;Defending champions will face Wales… Read more Audio