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0611 NEWS STORY MOZAMBIQUE - FLOODS - heavy rainfall flowing from neighbouring countries means many parts of Mozambique still flooded. UN says $13 million in aid needed, govt says it needs more than that. (BBC) AMERICAS CUP - PARADE - AK Cit Council having only mixec success in bid to raise money for parade to mark end of Cup. (Christine Cessford)
0620 RURAL NEWS APPLE EXPORT PERMIT - Labour MP Damien O'Connor, chair of parliamentary select committee on primary production, says regulations governing granting of permits to independent exporters are unclear and need to be reviewed. (Diana Leufkens) illegible BOARD APPOINTMENT - Kiwi Dairy Co board appoints new representative on Dairy Board to replace company's chair. Greg Gent takes up new role at next Dairy Board meeting. (Diana Leufkens) CEDENCO vegetable processor enjoying resurgence in business following restructuring last year. Chair Basil Logan says 5-year supply contract with Heinz wattie provides sound basis for Gisborne operation to grow. (Heugh Chappell) SHEEP GAS - why do some sheep release more methane than others? Finding answer could provide scientists with key to reducing NZ's levels. Comment from NIWA scientist Keith Lassey. (Kevin Ikin) WOOL PRICES generally higher at South Island sale, propped up by weaker NZ dollar. (Diana Leufkens) LONGBURN REUNION - more than 1,000 meatworkers and others associated with former meat works gathering in Manawatu this weekend. (Jill Galloway)
0625 SPORTS STORY: RUGBY - SUPER 12 competition kicks off tonight. (Stephen Hewson)
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0635 NEWS STORY: PACIFIC - CORRUPTION - financial officials and journalists from Pacific region illegible in Fiji for conference on corruption and how to stop it. Transparency International group organising conference to attempt to crack down on corruption in Pacific countries. I/v with RNZ journalist Barbara Dreaver who's attending conference. (Mng Rpt) INTERNATIONAL PAPERS MANA NEWS TRAFFIC REPORT
0648 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL NEWS SATURN/TELSTRA MERGER - announcement sets scene for emergence of second large telecomms provider to all sectors of NZ market. Satur chief exec Jack Matthew i/ved re what will be on offer for businesses. (Gyles Beckford); Telecom says it's looking formard to being "fair and honest competitor" against Telstra-Saturn. (Catherine Walbridge) FINANCE/MARKETS BUSINESS CONFIDENCE -latest National Bank survey shows confidence remains at healthy level. Live i/v with chief economist Brendan O'Donovan. AMP BANKING - NZ arm of AMP says it will be working to increase profile of banking services over next year. General manager John Drabble says AMP needs to further develop banking services to confront bigger rivals. (Catherine Walbridge) FLETCHER BUILDING considering take-over offer for Australian wood panel producer parbury. (Catherine Walbridge) BUSINESS BRIEFS
0700 INTRO/NEWS STUDENT LOANS - National MP Nick Smith says govt's promise to reduce student debt is backfiring as students rush to take interest-free loans, says govt is enticing students into debt. Tertiary Education minister Steve Maharey says govt promised to reduce cost of tertiary education and that's what it's done. Live i/v with both. CRICKET - visiting Australian team targetted again, van covered in threatening graffiti and tyres slashed. Live i/v with John Boyd, Hillary Commission for Recreation and Sport. JAPAN - AVALANCHE - parents of 3 NZ snowboarders buried by avalanche critical of way search handled. James Gordon's mother Robyn says they've been frustrated by lack of effort. (ABC) illegible - RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE - more than 300 people killed after 3 days of clashes between Christians and Moslems over adoption of Islamic law in north of country. I/v with correspondent Barnaby Phillips. U.S. - GRAMMY AWARDS - veteran rock guitarist Carlos Santana wins 8 trophies. Live i/v with correspondent Richard Arnold.
0730 NEWS/WEATHER NZ PAPERS FINANCE UPDATE: TELSTRA-SATURN MERGER - new alliance promising cheaper phone bills for 65% of NZ homes and 80% of businesses. Live i/v with chair Lindsay Yelland. DON McKINNON farewells Parliament, leaving to take up position of Commonwealth Secretary General. (Al Morrison) AUCKLAND - COUNCIL OCCUPATION - Waiheke Island man Adrian Chisholm occupies mayor's office in protest at City Council's refual to hand over private investigator's report on him. He's suing council after it forced him to abandon plans to build hotel on Waiheke. He's i/ved live, along with mayor Christine Fletcher. AMERICAS CUP - race organisers cancel race yesterday after 2 and half hour delay, saying wind not strong and consistent enough, prompting questions about their impartiality. (Todd Niall)
0800 NEWS/WEATHER STUDENT LOANS - National Party says govt's policy of abolishing interest on student loans is encouraging even more students to get into debt. Live i/v with NZUSA co-president Sam Huggard. CRICKET - Australian Cricket Board seeks assurances from NZ counterpart about security of team after crowd trouble and vandalism of team's van. Live i/v with Australian team manager Steve Bernard. EMPLOYMENT LAW - employers concerned about details of new laws spelled out by Labour minister Margaret Wilson, worried about legislation, speed of changes and possible compliance costs. Comment from Ms Wilson, employment law specialist Peter Cullen, and chief exec of Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce, Clare Johnstone. (Karen Gregory-Hunt) MEAT RECALL - nationwide recall of Fraser's corned beef extended to cover all cooked meat products sold under Fraser brand after Health ministry advises one or more batches may contain listeria bacteria. Live i/v with Mainland's general manager of marketing Park Beede. WAIKATO RIVER BODY - police investigating death of Barry Maihera Rimene Jr, whose body was found in Waikato River, concentrating inquiries at address in Hamilton, keen to hear from anyone who can provide more information. Live i/v with Sgt Tania Eden. INTERNATIONAL PAPERS
0830 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS ECSTASY WARNING - Health ministry warns those tempted to use drug that Dutch authorities have discovered batches laced with strychnine and same tablets could be brought into NZ. Live i/v with ministry's Dr Bob Boyd. U.S. - PRESIDENTIAL RACE - Republican candidates busy campaigning for next Tuesday's 3 primaries in Washington, Virginia, and North Dakota. Live i/v with correspondent Mary Tillotson. FERRY WASH - Marlborough District Council starts taking action to reduce safety risk from ferry wash, most controversial action is to start drafting bylaw to force vessels to minimise wake. (Catherine Harris) AMERICAS CUP - at least another day before 3rd race sailed. Prada's weather expert says yesterday's weather conditions were good enough for race to have gone ahead. Live i/v with Prada's public relations consultant Francesco Langanesi. illegible WEATHER OZ illegible - live i/v with Phil Kafcaloudes.