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Morning Report for Wednesday 1 April 2009
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Scientists try to unravel mystery of platypus venom
8:57 AM.The platypus is an odd creature by any definition, and now one of its characteristics is exciting scientific researchers. Audio
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Vital piece of Taranaki history has been lost
8:52 AM.A vital piece of Taranaki history has been lost from the Tainui Historical Society museum at Mokau. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Conficker virus may activate today
8:43 AM.The fast-moving conficker computer virus could today start causing major disruption. Audio
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Rugby sevens makes pitch for Olympic inclusion
8:38 AM.Rugby is no stranger to the Olympics but not in recent history. It was last played at the 1924 games in Paris. Audio
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Sports news
8:34 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rowing twins follow in golden footsteps
8:28 AM.Another set of identical twins is taking the New Zealand rowing scene by storm. Audio
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Former police officer denies planting Bain evidence
8:24 AM.A former police officer who investigated the killing of David Bain's family has denied planting evidence at the crime scene. Audio
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Khmer Rouge prison boss takes responsibility for his crimes
8:15 AM.Lawyer Francois Roux says the trial is an important step in understanding what happened more than 30 years ago. Audio
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New Zealand rower following Khmer Rouge trial
8:14 AM.Rowing great Rob Hamill's brother was captured and killed by The Khmer Rouge in 1978. Audio
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West Coast unhappy at missing out on fast broadband
8:11 AM.The strategy released for consultation will see ultra-fast broadband delivered to 3 quarters of the population within ten years. Audio
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Tax cuts could be last for some time
8:08 AM.A new round of tax cuts come into effect from today but could be the last for some time. Audio
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New Zealand could have final say over monarchy changes
7:57 AM.For hundreds of years, the first born SON of the reigning British monarch has been heir to the throne. Audio
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Whenuapai Air Base has been thrown life-line
7:54 AM.Whenuapai Air Base has been thrown a life-line in the form of 60 million dollars to help make it fully operational again. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Minister denies ACC privatisation secret agenda
7:42 AM.Trade unions and the Labour Party say ACC is on a path to privatisation after a clean out of the ACC board. Audio
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G20 protests expected
7:38 AM.Large protests are expected tonight in London ahead of the G20 meeting in the British capital. Audio
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Conchords raise thousands of dollars for Masterton school
7:29 AM.Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie played to 2000 people, making good on Mr Clement's offer to help Makoura College. Audio
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International Organisation on Immigration says
7:27 AM.Over 200 African migrants are feared dead after their boat sank off the coast of Libya. Audio
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Bain's lawyer accuses detective of planting evidence
7:20 AM.The actions of a former detective sergeant that have been under scrutiny during the past two days. Audio
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Much vaunted tax cuts come into effect today
7:15 AM.Workers on 40 thousand dollars or less, who are receiving Working for Families, will get no tax relief. Audio
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Ultra-fast broadband only for some queried
7:08 AM.Plans for high speed broadband for 75 percent of the country have left the rest of the country feeling undervalued. Audio
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Morning Business News for 1 April 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Top brass may work Easter flights for Air New Zealand
6:43 AM.Air New Zealand executives will be pressed into service as cabin crew on its subsidiary aircraft if staff strike. Audio
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Top brass may work Easter flights for Air New Zealand
6:40 AM.Air New Zealand executives will be pressed into service as cabin crew on its subsidiary aircraft if staff strike. Audio
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Greymouth's mayor says West Coast overlooked
6:36 AM.Mayors say they're disappointed The West Coast has been left out of a 1.5 billion dollar broadband investment. Audio
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waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 April 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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pacific news for 1 April 2009
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Kawau - The King Shag
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories for 1 April 2009
6:00 AM.Broadband plan queried, Tax cuts today, Bain re-trial, refugee ship sinks, Conchords raise money, G20 protests. Audio