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Morning Report for Wednesday 23 December 2009
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Lawyer denies NZ spam king did it
8:56 AM.A lawyer for the New Zealander who ran one of the world's largest spam operations denies his client has engaged in any spamming. Audio
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Councilors say finding will deter capable local body candidates
8:56 AM.Local body councillors say the Auditor General's finding that four Canterbury regional councillors broke the law by considering an issue in which they had a financial interest, may deter qualified… Read more Audio
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Waatea news for 23 December 2009
8:49 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Current account deficit improvement short lived
8:44 AM.A big improvement in New Zealand's current account deficit is expected to be only temporary. Audio
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Pass rate for learner car licence test plummets
8:42 AM.The pass rate for the test to get a learner drivers' licence has plummeted to 42 percent since the introduction of a new testing regime. Audio
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Teenager charged after body of man found
8:42 AM.A nineteen-year-old man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today charged with assault after a man's body was found in the city yesterday morning. Audio
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Sports news for 23 December 2009
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 23 December 2009
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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New culture website to save Govt $3m
8:25 AM.A government-run events website costing three million dollars and slated as a wasteful duplication of private sector promotion has joined up with its competitor to promote arts and culture. Audio
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Domestic violence groups welcome child abuse inquiry
8:19 AM.And as we've heard the Independent Police Conduct Authority is expanding its investigation into child abuse cases to make it nationwide. Audio
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Police resources under scrutiny
8:16 AM.The Police Minister Judith Collins wants tougher penalties for people who attack police officers. Audio
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Government outlines leaky home fix
8:10 AM.Leaky home owners may now have to take out loans to cover the entire cost of their house repairs after the Government and local bodies failed to agree on how much they would contribute. Audio
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Growing trend towards seafood for Christmas Day feasts
7:57 AM.While many prepare a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey, cranberry sauce and ham, seafood is becoming increasingly popular for the festive season feast. Audio
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Fitch says ratings downgrade now less likely
7:53 AM.One of the major credit ratings agencies is reviewing New Zealand's rating at the moment. Audio
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Dairy price rises to hit consumers
7:50 AM.The price of food staples such as butter and milk is set to rise from next month, following an increase in global commodity prices. Audio
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Sports news for 23 December 2009
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Aged Care dismisses resthome audit
7:41 AM.The Aged Care Association says the audit of a Palmerston North resthome where a 103 year old woman was tied to her bed does not stack up. Audio
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Treasury warned Govt about ACC changes
7:36 AM.The Government was warned that its proposed changes to accident compensation would end up costing the Crown more than it saved. Audio
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Leaky homes negotiations collapse
7:27 AM.The Government says local bodies are foolish to refuse what it describes as the good deal on fixing leaky homes. Audio
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Collins wants tougher penalties for attacks on officers
7:22 AM.The Independent Police Conduct Authority would not be interviewed about the investigation, and neither would the police. Minister of Police, Judith Collins talks with Sean. Audio
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Child abuse investigation expands nationally
7:18 AM.The Independent Police Conduct Authority is extending its investigation into child abuse cases nationwide after receiving evidence of delays or issues with police management of the cases. Audio
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Cousin of wounded constable talks about shooting
7:15 AM.Daniel Harvey is a cousin of Constable Jeremy Snow and flats with him in Manurewa. Audio
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Attempted murder charge laid after police officer shot
7:10 AM.A man has been arrested and will appear in court later today charged with the attempted murder of a South Auckland police officer. Audio
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Morning business for 23 December 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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New hurdle to funding fix for leaky homes
6:41 AM.Negotiations between councils and the Government on how to fund fixing the multi billion dollar leaky building problem have broken down. Audio
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Man to appear in court over shooting
6:38 AM.A 28-year old man will appear in court later this morning charged with the attempted murder of a police officer in South Auckland. Audio
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Waatea news for 23 December 2009
6:29 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 23 December 2009
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 23 December 2009
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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More than 50,000 use smoking quitline
6:16 AM.The number of people seeking help from the country's leading quit smoking programme has increased dramatically in the past four years. Audio
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Cross party education group prepares recommendations
6:11 AM.Alternative means of funding schools and freeing up school zones are likely to feature in a multi-party report, due to go the Education Minister in the New Year. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 23 December 2009
6:00 AM.Attempted murder charge laid after police officer shot; Wounded constable's cousin talks about shooting; Child abuse investigation expands nationally; Collins wants tougher penalties for attacks on… Read more Audio