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Morning Report for Wednesday 24 June 2009
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Female voices make plants grow faster
8:57 AM.The secret on how to a grow a good plant has finally been unlocked in Britain and its all to do with the husky dulcet tones of a female's voice. Audio
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FINA about turn a boon for NZ swim suit makers
8:52 AM.The swimming world is being rocked again by the issue of swimsuit technology after a surprise about-turn by governing body FINA. Audio
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Waatea news
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Maui Gas field turns 40
8:46 AM.One of New Zealand's biggest ever energy ventures has just celebrated a double birthday. Audio
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Meat industry facing tough times
8:42 AM.The Government is being warned it risks the meat industry becoming a mere cottage industry within 10 years unless it steps up and takes more leadership. Audio
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Double-bunking essential for capacity crisis - Collins
8:41 AM.Corrections Minister Judith Collins says the country is likely to run out of prison beds in about eight months. Audio
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Sports news
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update
8:32 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Air New Zealand seeks to benefit from Jetstar's misery
8:27 AM.Air New Zealand, looking to make mileage out of a rival's misery, has begun offering $50 one way fares to Jetstar passengers who get stranded. Audio
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Council concern at police handling of perceived threat
8:19 AM.The Wellington City Council says it is"concerned"about the way the police handled the perceived threat against the Mayor. Audio
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Mayors and bodyguards - do they need them?
8:18 AM.Wellington's mayor Kerry Prendergast recently employed 24-hour private protection. Audio
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Over a thousand people a week sign up to dole
8:14 AM.There are predictions the jobless rate will rise to 10 percent by the end of the year. Audio
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Supporter says visa scam accused has case against law
8:10 AM.Police say a man charged in relations to an alleged passport scam could face more charges, but others say he's got an arguable case. Audio
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Attempts to boost Falcons in Marlborough run foul of residents
7:57 AM.Sounds natural enough in this wildlife documentary, but in Marlborough it's a different story. Audio
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More poisons have been found in New Plymouth dioxin drums
7:52 AM.Its come to light that more dangerous chemicals were unearthed at a New Plymouth playground last month than authorities have previously admitted. Audio
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Government's broadband plan is delayed
7:47 AM.The Telecommunications Minister, Stephen Joyce has delayed announcing details of the government's high-speed broadband plan for up to two months, saying they are still being worked on. Audio
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Sports news
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Australian Liberals may be linked to Utegate leaks
7:39 AM.Australia's opposition Liberal Party is refusing to comment on claims that their leader has spoken to the Treasury official at the centre of a scandal involving a fake email. Audio
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Punters ready themselves for biggest ever jackpot
7:36 AM.New Zealand's biggest ever jackpot prize of 35 million dollars must be won today in Lotto's Big Wednesday competition. Audio
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Attacked french rugby player speaks for the first time
7:29 AM.Mathieu Bastareaud, the French rugby player allegedly assaulted in central Wellington during the earlier hours of Sunday morning, has spoken of his ordeal for the first time. Audio
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Fear of deportation may stop overstayers from coming forward
7:22 AM.Pacific Island leaders say overstayers are too scared to come forward over an alleged passport scam after the police refused to guarantee them amnesty. Audio
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US president condemns use of unjust violence in Iran
7:18 AM.The US President Barrack Obama has condemned the use of"unjust violence"by the Iranian government to quell growing protests in the Islamic country. Audio
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Government accused of inaction as unemployment spikes
7:09 AM.Unemployment is beginning to spike alarmingly upwards but the Government is rejecting criticism it is not doing enough to save jobs. Audio
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Morning Business News for 24 June 2009
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Overstayers unlikely to come forward
6:40 AM.South Auckland community leaders says it is unrealistic for police to appeal for overstayers who've had dealings with an alleged fraudster to come forward but then refuse to guarantee them any… Read more Audio
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Unemployment starting to surge
6:38 AM.Unemployment is starting to surge as the economy feels the full effects of the recession and more and more businesses lay off staff. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 24 June 2009
6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 24 June 2009
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Maori celebrate Matariki
6:13 AM.Today marks the start of Matariki, the Maori New year and across the country groups have gathered to observe the stars and welcome the new dawn. Audio
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Investigators look to find cause of Washington train crash
6:10 AM.US transport investigators are combing the wreckage of two commuter trains in Washington DC. Audio
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Top Stories for 24 June 2009
6:00 AM.Government accused of inaction as unemployment spikes, US president condemns use of unjust violence in Iran, Australian Liberals may be linked to Utegate leaks, Attacked French rugby player speaks for… Read more Audio