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1700 to 1707 NEWS
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AUCKLAND STADIUM: Aucklanders have been given just two weeks to decide on the Rugby World Cup Stadium or Christchurch will win by default. The government has announced a waterfront stadium spanning two Auckland wharves is its preferred site for the 2011 rugby world cup and the estimated cost of the project is half a billion dollars. Its provisional name is "Stadium New Zealand" and it will be built on Marsden and Captain Cook wharves, if the plan gets final approval. Now Auckland has to choose between the Waterfront or a revamped Eden Park at a cost of three hundred and 80 million. In a moment we'll talk to the Rugby World Cup Minister Trevor Mallard But first this report from Sally Wenley. PKGE
The Rugby World Cup MInister Trevor Mallard says if Aucklanders can't reach agreement on a venue, the World Cup games will go to Christchurch's Jade Stadium. PREREC
KAHUI BAIL: There was clapping and delight from the public gallery as the father accused of killing his two sons Chris and Cru Kahui was released from custody on bail. 21-year-old Chris Kahui was arrested late last month and charged with murdering his 3-month old twins, back in June. In the Manukau District Court this morning he was allowed back on free ground. Our reporter Joy McArthur was there in court. PREREC
HEALTH STRIKE: The Canterbury District Health Board has voted today to ask the Government to make it illegal for health workers to go on strike. The decision comes on the first day of strike action by 260 radiographers at Canterbury and six other DHBs across the country. At the Board's monthly meeting, members voted unanamiously to ask the Minister of Health to change the law governing health workers, and say it's time for the health sector to stop being a passive victim of industrial action. The Health Minister, Pete Hodgson, is refusing to comment on the vote. But joining us now is lawyer and member of the Canterbury District Health Board, Alister James. LIVE
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1720 BUSINESS NEWS WITH PATRICK O'MEARA
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WHALE STRANDING: The Department of Conservation is preparing to bury nearly 40 pilot whales that have beached in Northland. The Department of Conservation says about 80 pilot whales became stranded near Whangarei. Rescuers managed to refloat about 40 of the whales at a beach near Ruakaka, but another 37 did not survive. Joining us now is DOC operations manager Bryce Lomis... LIVE
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1730 HEADLINES
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SPORTS NEWS WITH STEPHEN HEWSON
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AUCKLAND STADIUM (2): Back now to the government's announcement that a waterfront stadium spanning two Auckland wharves is its preferred site for the 2011 rugby world cup. But Aucklanders have been given just two weeks to decide between the proposed waterfront stadium which it's estimated will cost half a billion dollars or a revamped Eden Park at a proposed cost of 380 million. Otherwise the rugby world cup could go to Christchurch by default. Joining us now is Auckland mayor Dick Hubbard and Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee. LIVE
So, the Government's backing a waterfront stadium for the Rugby World Cup in 2011. But what do Aucklanders think? This reaction from people at the viaduct. VOX POPS
ALEXANDRA LAND: There were tears on the streets of Alexandra today - as ten Maniototo farming families protested against being evicted from land they've farmed for more than 100 years. They say an unjust land ownership shake-up, coupled with greed is the reason why they're being asked to give up the land. And their plight is getting support from both within the farming sector and the wider community as Steve Wilde reports. PKGE
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WAATEA NEWS WITH ERU REREKURA
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FRAUD SENTENCE: Intelligent and cunning - That's how a judge described a company director he jailed for forging a raft of documents - including degrees and immigration visas. Rebecca Li has been sentenced to four years prison for the fakes, which were produced at her Auckland graphic design business over a 7 year period. Conan Young was at the sentencing at the Auckland District Court, and filed this report. PKGE
FIJI STANDOFF: The standoff between Fiji's government and the Pacific nation's military leader appears to be easing. Commodore Frank Bainimarama has been attending a meeting of indigenous chiefs near Suva, which was also attended by the Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. Commodore Bainimarama yesterday snubbed the meeting saying he would not attend until the government agrees to get rid of three controversial bills. The council of chiefs has just held a media briefing, and joining us from there is Radio Fiji reporter, Matai Akauola (Mat-eye Akka-WOH-la). LIVE
GREEN NAPPIES: Brown nappies are turning green in Christchurch - in a subsidy scheme to cut the number of disposables piling up in landfills. The city council's offering a 40 per cent discount on cloth nappy starter packs. But its three pre-schools won't be taking part in the environmental drive. Nadine Chalmers-Ross filed this report. PKGE
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