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Morning Report for Wednesday 30 November 2011
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Exurberant grass growth stretches lawn mowing manpower
8:57 AM.Lawn mowing companies in the main centres are struggling to keep grass under control, as it shoots up after a warm and wet past couple of months. Audio
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National art awards recognises work of New Zealand artists
8:55 AM.Ten artists, including two siblings, have been recognised for their work at the Arts Foundation's national art awards. Audio
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Alleged Russian spy allowed to stay in the UK
8:52 AM.Katia Zatuliveter, who was accused of being a Russian spy, has won her battle to remain in the United Kingdom. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 30 November 2011
8:48 AM.A judge in Gisborne has dismissed charges under the Fisheries Act against a police sergeant and a company director, in relation to taking undersized kaimoana; The new Te Tai Tonga MP, Rino Tirikatene… Read more Audio
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Northland reviews oil spill response in wake of Rena
8:43 AM.Northland authorities are reviewing their ability to cope with oil spills - in the wake of the Rena accident. Audio
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Barrister says reduction in seal club sentence is unfortunate
8:40 AM.The jail term for a man who clubbed 23 seals to death has been reduced to eight months' home detention. Audio
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Sports News for 30 November 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 30 November 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Otago University first to set guidelines for Pacific research
8:27 AM.The University of Otago has written the country's first academic protocol for Pacific research. Audio
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Former Murdoch journalist says editors knew of phone hacking
8:25 AM.A former News of the World journalist has admitted phone hacking was carried out for his editors, and he says they were aware of it. Audio
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Chch schools seek special NCEA marking for all students
8:20 AM.Some Christchurch schools are so worried about the impact of February's earthquake on their students that they want special consideration to be given in their exam marks. Audio
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PGC property manager defends lack of detailed assessment
8:18 AM.The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard the property manager of the Pyne Gould building did not organise detailed engineering assessments after the first quake in September. Audio
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Mt Roskill locals on Phil Goff's resignation as Labour leader
8:12 AM.People living in Mt Roskill say Phil Goff's resignation as the Labour Party leader is a big blow. Audio
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Labour faces potentially divisive leadership contest
8:08 AM.The Labour Party is facing a potentially divisive two-week leadership race, as up to four MPs vie to replace Phil Goff in the party's top job. Audio
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UK braces itself for massive strike action
7:57 AM.The United Kingdom is bracing itself for mass disruptions caused by one of the largest public sector strikes in several decades. Audio
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Environmental body ignores own rule in uranium case
7:53 AM.The Environmental Protection Agency failed to stop shipments of uranium ore by an Australian company after it breached safety rules, despite an obligation to do so. Audio
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Protesters invade British embassy in Teheran
7:47 AM.Protesters in the Iranian capital, Teheran, have forced their way into the British embassy compound during a protest against sanctions imposed by Britain. Audio
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Sports News for 30 November 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Solid Energy confirms gas incident at Huntly mine
7:35 AM.Solid Energy has confirmed that two investigations are underway at a Huntly coalmine after an incident involving elevated gas levels. Audio
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Mining union says no immediate fears for huntly workers
7:27 AM.The union acting for miners says it will meet with Solid Energy on Friday, after an incident of elevated gas levels at the Huntly coalmine. Audio
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Loyal, hard working but Goff not always dealt best hand
7:22 AM.A loyal, hard working politician - but one that was often dealt a bad hand. That's one assessment of Phil Goff whose tenure as the leader of the Labour Party will end in two weeks time after the… Read more Audio
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Radio New Zealand discusses Labour's leadership race
7:15 AM.Radio New Zealand discusses Labour's leadership race Audio
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Campaign to select next Labour leader gets underway
7:07 AM.The campaigning, lobbying and some say even back stabbing has begun in the contest for who will become the next Labour Party leader. Phil Goff has given two weeks' notice of his intention to step… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 30 November 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Egyptians voting for second day
6:37 AM.Egyptians are voting for a second day in the first election since the toppling of President Mubarak. Audio
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Contest for Labour leadership is underway
6:35 AM.Three, possibly four, MPs are in the race to replace Phil Goff after he announced yesterday he would resign in two weeks. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 30 November 2011
6:27 AM.The new Te Tai Tonga MP, Rino Tirikatene, says now he's secured the electoral seat he wants to carry on the legacy left by his grandfather and aunt; A judge in Gisborne has dismissed charges against a… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 30 November 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 30 November 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Ports of Auckland prepares for strike action
6:10 AM.Ports of Auckland is preparing to close its container terminal for four days from tomorrow night, with strikes planned by waterfront workers and the port enforcing a lockout over the weekend. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 30 November 2011
6:00 AM.Campaign to select next Labour leader gets underway;Radio New Zealand discusses Labour's leadership race;Loyal, hard working but Goff not always dealt best hand;Mining union says no immediate fears… Read more Audio