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Morning Report for Wednesday 28 September 2011
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Is the BBC too PC ? Former Tory MP thinks so
8:57 AM.A decision by the British Broadcasting Corporation to stop the use of 'BC' and 'AD' as time markers is sparking angry debate in Britain. Audio
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Residents flee fighting in Sirte
8:52 AM.There's mounting concern over the fate of civilians caught up in heavy fighting in the Libyan city of Sirte, where hundreds of armed supporters of the new government continue to face strong resistance… Read more Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 28 September 2011
8:49 AM.A descendant of a Te Whakatohea chief, who was wrongly accused and executed in the 1860s, says her ancestor's finally getting a proper pardon; The Maori Party candidate for Te Tai Tonga, Rahui Katene… Read more Audio
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Waihi residents face uncertainty with proposed mine expansion
8:44 AM.Waihi residents say they face an uncertain future as plans to expand the local mine are considered. Audio
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Act's ex-leader says party same, despite MPs quitting
8:41 AM.The MP for Epsom, Rodney Hide, says ACT is still the same party, despite the complete change in its public face, with all five MPs leaving Parliament at the election. Audio
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Sports News for 28 September 2011
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 28 September 2011
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rugby Museum officially opens in Palmerston North today
8:28 AM.It's Palmerston North's moment in the Rugby World Cup spotlight today. Audio
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BSA wants people informed of reality TV rights
8:27 AM.The Broadcasting Standards Authority wants people who are filmed for reality television shows to be informed of their rights. Audio
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Michael Jackson's doctor faces jury over singer's death
8:20 AM.The trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician is underway in California. Audio
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Germany under pressure to help Greece
8:15 AM.The German parliament will vote later this week on whether to make further bailout payments to Greece as part of a rescue deal agreed by eurozone leaders in July. Audio
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Report harsh on Waikato and Southland water quality
8:09 AM.The Auditor-General says regional councils are not doing enough to prosecute farmers guilty of dirty dairying. Audio
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Dick Smith says 'extreme capitalism' destroying Aus farmers
7:57 AM.It seems some people are luckier than others in the Lucky Country, and one of the luckiest is the chief executive of Australia's biggest supermarket chain, Coles. Audio
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Tougher attendance rules for MPs
7:50 AM.Politicians are to become subject to a roll call and have to pay a significant penalty if they are temporarily suspended from Parliament for misbehaviour, after a review of Parliament's Standing… Read more Audio
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Smith questions WHO report on Auckland air quality
7:48 AM.The Environment Minister says he's questioning World Health Organisation data that shows Auckland's air quality is worse than Sydney's and the same as Tokyo's. Audio
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Sports News for 28 September 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Finance Minister responds to exporters' concerns
7:40 AM.The Finance Minister, Bill English. Audio
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NZ already feeling the chill of declining global demand
7:35 AM.A leading New Zealand exporter says New Zealand won't be untouched by the gathering financial storm in Europe. Audio
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Auckland correspondent discusses report on train problems
7:27 AM.Our Auckland correspondent Todd Niall. Audio
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Report blames RWC opening shambles on crowd numbers
7:23 AM.An independent report into the Rugby World Cup opening night transport chaos puts most of the blame on inaccurate estimates of how many people would turn up to party in downtown Auckland. Audio
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Parliament passes first stage of surveillance bill
7:17 AM.Parliament has passed the first stage of the police surveillance bill under urgency, amid a barrage of criticism from opposition parties. Audio
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Environment Minister responds to reports findings
7:13 AM.The Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith. Audio
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Regional councils failing to crack down on dirty dairying
7:07 AM.Environmental and sector groups are calling for the Government to directly appoint some members of regional councils. Audio
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Morning Business for 28 September 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Regional councils accused of not protecting waterways
6:35 AM.Regional Councils are being accused of not doing enough to protect waterways from polluting dairy farms. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 28 September 2011
6:27 AM.The Maori Party candidate for Te Tai Tonga, Rahui Katene, says one of her top priorities is making sure all Maori communities in her electorate come on board with Whanau Ora; A descendant of a Te… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 28 September 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 28 September 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Gillard hits problems over pokie machine proposal
6:14 AM.Rugby league fans on both sides of the Tasman are counting down to Sunday's NRL final between the Warriors and the Manly Sea Eagles - but it's unlikely the Australian Prime Minister is filled with… Read more Audio
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Local exporter worries Eurozone crisis will blight NZ
6:13 AM.The government says New Zealand is well-placed, as European governments prepare a rescue package for banks worth 440-billion euros. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 28 September 2011
6:00 AM.Regional councils failing to crack down on dirty dairying; Environment Minister responds to reports findings; Parliament passes first stage of surveillance bill; Report blames RWC opening shambles on… Read more Audio