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Morning Report for Wednesday 27 February 2008
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Annual 'Go by Bikes Day"
8:56 AM.Today is the annual 'Go by Bikes Day' - where workers are encouraged to ditch their vehicles and use pedal power. Audio
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Sprinkler Ban for Wellington Region
8:53 AM.A residential sprinkler ban has been imposed in the Wellington region. Audio
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US Presidential Campaign Rhetoric
8:48 AM.Mrs Clinton, as well as the Republican frontrunner John McCain have begun targeting Mr Obama for being 'all talk and no action'. Audio
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Waatea News
8:44 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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'Osama bin London' Guilty on Terror Charges
8:40 AM.A man who boasted of being 'Osama bin London' has been convicted of training Muslims for a holy war in Britain. Audio
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Sports News
8:37 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Ryder Apologises for Bad Behaviour
8:26 AM.Beleaguered cricketer Jesse Ryder has promised to work hard to put his troubles behind him and get his career back on track. Audio
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Illegal Drivers
8:22 AM.Northland's Regional Council is about to embark on a lengthy consultation round on beach traffic bylaws. Audio
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NZ Dollar Record High
8:17 AM.Yesterday, the dollar reached its highest point ever against the greenback since being floated in 1985. Audio
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Deported Fiji Newspaper Publisher Defiant
8:13 AM.A publisher deported from Fiji says his newspaper will continue to run stories about the government in his absence Audio
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Anti-Depressant Mediication Research (Part Three)
8:09 AM.Reaction to recent study from the Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Audio
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World Population
7:59 AM.World Population estimated to increase to 9.2 Billion by 2050. Audio
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Film Subtitles Shocker
7:56 AM.Film screening in a Sydney suburb became a comedy of errors thanks to a litany of mis-spelt subtitles. Audio
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Anti-Smoking Regulations
7:52 AM.New regulations coming into force ensure cigarette packs will be covered in images depicting the graphic effects of tobacco. Audio
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The UN's World Food Programme
7:49 AM.Aid groups say New Zealand should give some of its soaring dairy profits to the World Food Programme. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Annual Trans-Tasman Leader Talks
7:41 AM.Helen Clark and her new Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd, will meet today for the annual trans-Tasman leaders' talks. Audio
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Hawkes Bay District Health Board
7:36 AM.The Hawkes Bay District Health Board will learn on Wednesday whether it is to be sacked and replaced by a commissioner. Audio
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Environmental Standards for Water
7:23 AM.The Green Party has renewed its attack on the government's environmental policies, calling them too little too late. Audio
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Police Call Centre Failures
7:18 AM.Admissions from The Northern Communications Centre highlight inexperience was at fault in recent 111 call failure. Audio
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Anti-Depressant Medication Research (Part Two)
7:09 AM.Findings and reactions to a new study on Anti-Depressants says there is no evidence the drugs help people with mild depression. Audio
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New York Philharmonic Orchestra
6:42 AM.The New York Philharmonic orchestra has performed in a historic concert in front of North Korea's elite. Audio
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Anti-Depressant Medication Research
6:37 AM.Researchers found that for cases of mild depression, taking anti-depressant medication works no better than taking a placebo. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Pacific News
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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The Centre for Sustainable Cities
6:13 AM.New research institute launched in Wellington to confront energy shortages, transport and climate issues. Audio
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Police Call Centre Under Fire
6:10 AM.Renewed criticism of Police Call Centre's failure to react to emergency calls. Audio
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Tara - White Fronted Tern
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories for 27 February 2008
6:00 AM.Sustainable Cities, Anti-Depressants, Police Call Centres, HBDHB, Water Standards, Trans-Tasman Talks, NY Philharmonic. Audio