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Morning Report for Tuesday 17 February 2009
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Teenage conman Sumo wrestler
8:55 AM.Former teenage champion, Hisao Akimoto has been charged with conning a woman out of tens-of-thousands of dollars. There are also suggestions he may have broken a few hearts along the way as well as a… Read more Audio
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Waiwhetu Stream cleanup
8:51 AM.One of the country's most polluted waterways is about to receive a long overdue makeover. Audio
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Waatea news
8:49 AM.Eru Rerekura presents news from the Tangata Whenua compiled by the Waatea team. Audio
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NZ Rugby League in disarray
8:47 AM.The New Zealand Rugby League says a review that finds the sport is in disarray will be the catalyst for big changes. Audio
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Victoria wild fires update (Part 2)
8:44 AM.Kevin Ihaka, team leader of the NZ firefighters in Victoria, joins us at the start of the 2nd day on the front line. Audio
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Victoria wild fires update (Part 1)
8:40 AM.With 189 people confirmed dead, there are still more than twenty fires burning with several classified as out of control. Audio
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Sports news
8:36 AM.An update from the RNZ sports desk. Audio
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Morning markets update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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US and UK undermine human rights
8:27 AM.The two champions of democracy are being singled out for actively undermining human rights law in their so called war on terror. Audio
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RMA reform being rushed
8:24 AM.Cabinet papers leaked to Radio NZ suggest the Resource Management Act's parliamentary reforms are being rushed. Audio
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A bumper wine crop
8:17 AM.Marlborough vintners are looking at ditching previous vintages in their tanks to make room for this year's exceptional crop. Audio
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Meridian hush money concerns (Part 5)
8:14 AM.Bruce Chapman, New Zealand Historic Places Trust chief executive responds to allegations of backroom deals. Audio
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Meridian hush money concerns (Part 4)
8:10 AM.Graye Shattky, formerly of the Historic Places Trust, and Nicky Duncan, of the Rangitikei Guardians, voice their concerns. Audio
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Whakapapa arson
7:57 AM.Police have confirmed an arsonist was to blame for the Whakapapa skifield fire that caused damage put at more than $5-million. Audio
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Victorian arsonist outed on facebook
7:53 AM.The courts released Brendan Sokaluk's name despite concerns for his safety - but facebook published his photo. Audio
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Social Development job losses
7:50 AM.The Government will cut hundreds of jobs at the Ministry of Social Development, and says there may be more to come. Audio
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Sports news
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ sports desk. Audio
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Private school integration (Part 3)
7:38 AM.Wanganui Collegiate's Principal, Tim Wilbur and PPTA President, Kate Gainsford join us. Audio
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Private school integration (Part 2)
7:34 AM.The recession is forcing some of the country's most exclusive and expensive private schools to look at state integration. Audio
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Zimbabwe cricket-tour intervention (Part 2)
7:27 AM.The Government looks set to step in and prevent a planned cricket tour to Zimbabwe later this year. Audio
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Meridian hush money concerns (Part 3)
7:21 AM.DoC's Director General, Al Morrison fronts up to answer questions about his department allegedly being bought off. Audio
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Meridian hush money concerns (Part 2)
7:16 AM.Opponents of electricity projects say would-be developers are paying out money to overcome objectors in many parts of NZ. Audio
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Possible private sector bailout (Part 2)
7:13 AM.Our political editor Brent Edwards talks about the political ramifications of government intervention in the private sector. Audio
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Possible private sector bailout (Part 1)
7:10 AM.PM John Key says the Government will not rule out taking a stake in major NZ companies to save them from collapse. Audio
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Morning Business News for 17 February 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Clash of the submarine titans
6:43 AM.A British Royal Navy nuclear submarine collided with a French nuclear sub in the middle of the Atlantic. Audio
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Iranian overstayer wakes as refugee
6:40 AM.Ali Panah starved himself for 53 days in a bid to be recognised as a legitimate refugee. Audio
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Meridian hush money concerns (Part 1)
6:37 AM.Opponents of electricity projects say would-be developers are paying out money to overcome objectors in many parts of NZ. Audio
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Waatea news
6:28 AM.News from the Tangata Whenua compiled by the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 February 2009
6:23 AM.Agrarian news from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 17 February 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region compiled and presented by Radio NZ International. Audio
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Waitahora wind farm
6:17 AM.Contact Energy says it's gone to extraordinary lengths to mitigate any adverse environmental effects from its new development. Audio
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Zimbabwe cricket-tour intervention (Part 1)
6:15 AM.The NZ Government may intervene later this year to stop the Black Caps tour as a protest to the Mugabe leadership. Audio
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Private school integration (Part 1)
6:10 AM.In the face of tough economic times, an increasing number of private schools are opting into the state education system. Audio
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Sports news
6:05 AM.An update from the team at RNZ sports desk. Audio
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Kea - the Mountain Parrot
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top stories for 17 February 2009
6:00 AM.Possible private sector bailouts, Meridian hush money concerns, Zimbabwe cricket tour and potential private school integration. Audio