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Morning Report for Thursday 24 December 2009
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.We cross to Canberra now to join our correspondent, Kerry-Anne Walsh Audio
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Santa told to cut calories, get more exercise
8:52 AM.The Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal has some harsh advice for Santa -- you're too fat so get off the sleigh and walk door to door with your sack of presents. Audio
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Christmas message from Jim Anderton
8:50 AM.The last of our Christmas messages from our political leaders. Audio
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Waatea news for 24 December 2009
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Jamaica plane overshoots runway
8:41 AM.An American Airlines plane has narrowly escaped disaster, after overshooting the runway when landing in the Jamaican capital Kingston. Audio
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Christmas message from Peter Dunne
8:39 AM.Let's find out what's on the mind of United Future leader Peter Dunne this Christmas. Audio
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Sheep start a sprint
8:35 AM.Forget the gee gees, the V8s and the rowing. When it comes to racing, at least in Methven, think sheep. Audio
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Markets update for 24 December 2009
8:30 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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The year in sports
8:25 AM.2009 will go down as a year several leading New Zealand sports teams will want to forget. Audio
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Christmas message from Rodney Hide
8:24 AM.Time for another Christmas message from one of our leaders.Time for another Christmas message from one of our leaders. Audio
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Schumacher confirms F1 comeback
8:20 AM.Michael Schumacher, the seven times world champion, is coming out of a three year retirement to race again in Formula One -- this time for Mercedes. Audio
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Calls on Government to fix high death toll for youth
8:17 AM.A committee from the Ministry of Health is urging the Government to crack down on what it says is an unacceptably high death toll for children and young people. Audio
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Christmas message from Metiria Turei
8:16 AM.Here's some Christmas advice from Greens co-leader Metiria Turei. Audio
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Active enforcement for cell phone ban begins
8:13 AM.The police say the bedding-in period for the ban on hand-held cellphone use while driving, is over. Audio
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Revenue Minister hails record tax victory against banks
8:06 AM.Four major banks will together pay 2.2 billion dollars to Inland Revenue in the largest settlement of a tax dispute in the country's history. Audio
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The car dealer with an offer you can't refuse
7:57 AM.We're hearing again today from some of the more interesting people we've spoken to on Morning Report this year. Audio
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Rounding up the jargon
7:55 AM.Are you a recessinista who's something of a tangi hopper? What about a fast follower prone to junior moments? Audio
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Christmas message from Pita Sharples
7:53 AM.Let's hear again from the Beehive - this time Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples. Audio
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Commuter train runs for last time due to passenger dearth
7:50 AM.A commuter rail service launched with great fanfare in Auckland nearly 18 months ago, runs for the last time this morning due to a lack of passengers. Audio
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Obama holding off Christmas holiday 'till it's through
7:48 AM.US senators are just hours from a final vote on President Obama's plan to provide free healthcare for the uninsured. Audio
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Sports news for 24 December 2009
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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What's the weather this Christmas?
7:42 AM.The sun looks like breaking from tradition and actually shining for most of us on Christmas Day.The sun looks like breaking from tradition and actually shining for most of us on Christmas Day. Audio
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Christmas message from Phil Goff
7:40 AM.Let's hear from another of our political leaders with their Christmas message. Audio
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Christmas shoppers under control
7:35 AM.One sleep to go - one day left to shop.One sleep to go - one day left to shop. Audio
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Figures are good, but business community still cautious
7:20 AM.The Government says New Zealanders can go into the Christmas break feeling more positive, after weathering the worst recession in 30 years. Audio
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Christmas message from John Key
7:19 AM.This morning we'll be hearing Christmas greetings from some of the familiar voices we have had on the programme this year. Audio
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Discussion follows shooting of Auckland officer
7:12 AM.A leading defence lawyer says introducing tougher sentences for those who attack police officers would be a knee jerk reaction. Audio
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Four banks accept IRD liability of $2.2 billion
7:06 AM.In the largest tax settlement in New Zealand's history, four major banks have accepted liability for a sum that exceeds 2-point-2-billion dollars. Audio
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Morning business for 24 December 2009
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report Audio
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Why do we have belly button fluff? And is it worth studying?
6:40 AM.Here at Morning Report we have been accused of navel gazing. But here's a man who does that for a living. Audio
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Police outline Christmas traffic problems, drink driving blitz
6:35 AM.The Christmas holiday exodus has led to difficult driving conditions across the country. Audio
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Waatea news for 24 December 2009
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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What it's like to be Santa for a day
6:24 AM.Every year hundreds of Kiwis run the gauntlet of being Santa in the name of entertaining children and keeping the festive spirit alive. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 24 December 2009
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news 24 December 2009
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Hear from the winner of the 47th annual conch shell contest
6:14 AM.Throughout the morning we will be hearing again some of the weirder people and silliest stories we have brought to you this year. For example, bicycle tour guide Lloyd Mager who we spoke to in March… Read more Audio
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65 residents will need new home from late January
6:11 AM.A large Auckland resthome is being shut down after health officials ruled the standard of care is not up to scratch. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 24 December 2009
6:00 AM.65 residents will need new home from late January; Hear from the winner of the 47th annual conch shell contest; Police outline Christmas traffic problems, drink driving blitz; Why do we have belly… Read more Audio