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Morning Report for Tuesday 24 March 2009
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UK's official 'X' files revealed
8:56 AM.The UK's official 'X' files are revealing just how seriously the Ministry of Defence takes un-identified flying objects. Audio
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Rudd refuses to help fund an upgrade of the Sydney Opera House
8:55 AM.The New South Wales state government is planning the upgrade, which focuses on lowering the opera theatre's floor by 18 metres. Audio
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Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupts
8:52 AM.Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano has erupted spectacularly, sending a plume of ash more than 15km into the atmosphere. Audio
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Waatea News
8:49 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Govt back to the drawing board over Internet copyrights
8:42 AM.It's back to the drawing board for the Government on how to prevent copyright material being pirated on the Internet. Audio
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Concern over New Zealand sub-standard drinking water
8:40 AM.There's concern NZers will continue to drink sub-standard water, with the govt considering ditching new water quality rules. Audio
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Markets Update
8:30 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Underage drinking reach alarming proportions in Gore district
8:27 AM.A two year study showing 14 to 17 year olds are second only to those in their forties for getting drunk and committing crime. Audio
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Trading in a week's holiday could be good for Tourism
8:22 AM.Tourism chiefs say workers trading in a week's holiday could be positive for the industry. Audio
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Mass whale and dolphin stranding - West Australia
8:19 AM.Altogether about 80 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins stranded over a stretch of beach southwest of Margaret River. Audio
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NZ well placed to ride out recession - IMF
8:15 AM.A team from the International Monetary Fund says New Zealand is well placed to ride out the worst global recession in 60 years. Audio
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Banks say rise of fixed term loans unavoidable
8:12 AM.BNZ, Westpac, ASB and ANZ National have all raised their 3, 4 and 5 year fixed term mortgage rates over the past fortnight. Audio
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North Shore Police hunt for 4 people involved in Dramatic chase
8:09 AM.The chase, which began in the suburb of Birkdale, ended when the pursued vehicle plunged off a wharf in Beach Haven. Audio
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New Zealand dollar continues to climb
7:58 AM.It's trading at its highest level this year, just three weeks ago it dipped below 50 US cents. Audio
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World's Cheapest car launched in India
7:55 AM.The Nano costs just 100,000 rupees or about 3-thousand 500 New Zealand dollars brand new. Audio
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Incentive for faster repayment of student loans
7:54 AM.The Government is offering a financial incentive to borrowers who can make extra repayments on their student loans. Audio
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Police believe P addiction with catch up on fugitive
7:52 AM.The police searching for a serial burglar in Canterbury believe his p addiction will eventually lead them to him. Audio
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Water quality rules being reviewed
7:48 AM.The Government is being accused of ignoring advice from its own Ministry with its review of new water quality standards. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Iraq suicide bomb kills 25 people
7:39 AM.A suicide bomb attack has killed 25 people in Iraq's volatile Diyala province. Audio
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Auckland mayors remain divided on super-city idea
7:36 AM.Aucklanders will now find out early, probably by the end of the week, if they could be part of a super city. Audio
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Inquiry into migrant job claims
7:22 AM.New Plymouth welder Stephen Bovett says he lost his job because MCK Metals Pacific gave priority to staff on temporary visas. Audio
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US stock markets jump more than 4 percent
7:19 AM.In response to the unveiling of long-awaited details of the Obama administration's plan to combat the toxic asset shock. Audio
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Major banks put up long term interest rates
7:12 AM.For the first time in months, all four major banks have put up long term interest rates on certain fixed rate mortgages. Audio
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Chase leaves officer injured, car in water
7:09 AM.Police are hunting for four people involved in a police car chase, which has injured an officer. Audio
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Morning Business
6:44 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Four major banks to put up long term interest rates
6:40 AM.They say their hand's been forced because of investor pressure for a higher return in a risky economic environment. Audio
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Waatea News
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 24 March 2009
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for March 24 2009
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Shake up for refrigeration industry
6:15 AM.Carbon taxes could lead to a shake up in the refrigeration industry including a hike in the price of synthetic refrigerants. Audio
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Kuaka - The Diving Petrel
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 24 March 2009
6:00 AM.Shake up for refrigeration industry, Chase leaves officer injured - car in water, Inquiry into migrant job claims. Audio