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Morning Report for Tuesday 30 June 2009
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A dozen humpback whales spotted in Cook Strait
8:57 AM.Sixteen humpback whales have been spotted heading north through Cook Strait as the Department of Conservation continues to monitor the threatened mammals. Audio
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Strategy to combat Dunedin beach erosion coming soon
8:53 AM.The Dunedin city council is promising a long term solution soon to the erosion threatening the city's most popular stretch of swimming beaches. Audio
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Swanson residents isolated by flooding
8:50 AM.It's been an interesting 24 hours for about a hundred residents in the west Auckland town of Swanson who've been isolated by a flood. Audio
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Waatea news
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Japanese divers on the hunt for severed body parts
8:43 AM.The discovery of several severed body parts in Japan's Tokyo Bay is being blamed on the Japanese mafia or Yakuza. Audio
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Regional leaders react to coup in Honduras
8:39 AM.The military coup in Honduras has sparked protests within the country and drawn worldwide condemnation. Audio
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Sports news
8:35 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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Fears grow of Fonterra payout cut
8:26 AM.Fonterra may be forced to lower its payout forecast to farmers for the current season. Audio
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Trans-Tasman apple fight enters final round
8:22 AM.It's the final round in an 88-year old fight to get New Zealand apples onto the Australian market. Audio
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Savings made from lab testing changes
8:16 AM.The Government's been told that the contentious tendering-out of hospital and community laboratory services may be saving district health boards about 50 million dollars a year. Audio
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Prime minister labels Maori sovereignty protests unfair
8:13 AM.The Prime Minister says protests to be held outside judges' homes are unacceptable and unfair. Audio
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Private hospitals praise Government plan
8:08 AM.Private hospitals are applauding a new directive from the Health Minister, which will allow them greater access to patients in the public health system. Audio
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Most top seeds survive at Wimbledon
7:58 AM.Former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt has pulled off another trademark great escape, making it to the quarter finals along with most of the other top seeds. Audio
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Privacy ruling could push insurance premiums higher
7:55 AM.Premiums for life and health insurance may rise, after a finding by the Privacy Commissioner on what personal information insurers can legally seek from GPs. Audio
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Police may get new powers to combat domestic violence
7:49 AM.A select committee is recommending police be allowed to make on-the-spot orders to protect victims of domestic violence. Audio
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Sports news
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Questions raised over paraplegic gunman
7:37 AM.The Christchurch cul de sac where a wheelchair bound gunman fired dozens of bullets remains cordoned off as the police continue their investigation. Audio
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Bernard Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison
7:27 AM.The brains behind the world's biggest ever fraud has been sentenced to 150 years in prison. Audio
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Line 7 blames dollar for receivership
7:24 AM.The owner of clothing company Line 7 is blaming the company's problems on the unstable New Zealand dollar. Audio
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Documents show 200 jobs on line at ministry
7:20 AM.Nine and a half thousand staff at the Ministry of Social Development will learn of their fate today with 200 jobs on the line as part of cost cutting. Audio
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More earthquakes threaten Waihi village
7:12 AM.The inhabitants of Waihi village have had to spend the night away from their homes because of landslip fears. Audio
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Fears private hospital move will erode public system
7:07 AM.Health workers are worried a government decision to allow private hospitals to do more taxpayer-funded operations may end up undermining the public health system. Audio
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Morning Business News for 30 June 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Warning against trucks carrying heavier loads
6:40 AM.The Automobile Association says trucks should not be allowed to carry heavier loads without the introduction tougher safety standards. Audio
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Doctors' union fears private hospital move
6:33 AM.Senior doctors say moves to allow the private sector to play a greater role in the public health system could exacerbate already chronic staffing dilemmas. Audio
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Waatea news
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 30 June 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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On-the-spot protection orders a step closer
6:15 AM.Police officers will be able to issue on-the-spot protection orders under moves to beef up protection for victims of family violence. Audio
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Exiled Honduran president insists he's still leader
6:13 AM.A nationwide curfew is in force in Honduras after the military coup against President Manuel Zelaya, who is now in exile. Audio
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Top stories for 30 June 2009
6:00 AM.Fears private hospital move will erode public system, Documents show 200 jobs on line at ministry, Line 7 blames dollar for receivership, Bernard Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison, Questions… Read more Audio