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Morning Report for Monday 22 February 2010
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Australian correspondent - Phil Kafcaloudes
8:55 AM.The latest from the Lucky Country. Audio
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UK transport firm eyes amphibious bus for river crossings
8:51 AM.When an inconvenient river or waterway crosses their path, vehicle users pretty much have to admit defeat and turn back, but maybe not for much longer. Audio
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Waatea news for 22 February 2010
8:49 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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World-beating restaurant in Spain closing doors
8:48 AM.It's called the most famous restaurant in the world - and thousands clamour every year to sample El Bulli's wallet testing menu. Audio
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Further details released on 2001 anthrax attacks
8:40 AM.The FBI has released further details about the US Army scientist they hold responsible for the 2001 anthrax attacks, which killed five and led to massive disruption in the United States and around the… Read more Audio
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Sports news for 22 February 2010
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 22 February 2010
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Super Sunday at the Winter Olympics
8:26 AM.They're calling it Super Sunday at the Winter Olympics as the world heavyweights of ice hockey go head to head in Canada. Audio
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New Zealand puts faith in diplomacy to end Japan whaling
8:21 AM.The New Zealand government's giving diplomacy one more chance to halt whaling in the Southern Ocean, despite an Australian threat of legal action. Audio
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New crown agency determined to find more doctors
8:15 AM.In the wake of a dismal international ranking, the Health Minister says the Government is already moving to increase the number of medical specialists. Health Workforce New Zealand and Association of… Read more Audio
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Police Minister defends chase policy
8:12 AM.The Police Minister is defending the actions of police, following two weekend chases, which ended in deaths. Audio
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Titahi bay residents return home after scrub fire conatined
8:09 AM.More than a hundred and fifty residents in Titahi Bay north of Wellington have been allowed to return home. Audio
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Heineken, police square off over Rugby World Cup beer
7:56 AM.A standoff could be brewing between the police and an official sponsor of next year's Rugby World Cup, over the way beer will be served at the tournament. Audio
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Trans-Tasman rower appeals for help with broken pump
7:53 AM.The Trans-Tasman rower Shaun Quincey is appealing for help to fix a broken drinking water machine. Audio
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New book reveals British PM as a bully
7:50 AM.The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, is denying claims in a new book that he bullied staff including grabbing one victim by the lapels and shaking him. Audio
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Sports news for 22 February 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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New Zealand, Fiji taking steps to re-establish formal links
7:42 AM.New Zealand and Fiji's strained diplomatic relations may have taken another step forward over the weekend, in a meeting between the two countries' Foreign Ministers. Audio
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Tiger Woods' caddy set to go the distance
7:40 AM.Tiger Woods has made his apology and now the golfing world is waiting to hear when the world's number one player will be back on the course. Audio
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Phoenix keeps A-league football bid alive with nail-biting win
7:36 AM.The Wellington Phoenix has kept its A-League football title hopes alive, after winning on penalties against Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium last night. Audio
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Minister outlines plans for boosting doctor numbers
7:26 AM.The Health Minister, Tony Ryall, has been listening to the previous report and outlines his Ministry's response plans. Audio
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New Zealand bottom of developed world for senior doctors
7:21 AM.New Zealand has been ranked as having the lowest number of medical specialists per patient in the developed world. Audio
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Titahi Bay homes evacuated as fire threatens
7:19 AM.Peter Bean, the Fire Service's Area Manager for the Hutt and Wairarapa, gives us an update on the blaze and the level of risk to the 150 houses evacuated. Audio
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Police suspect arson in large Wellington scrub fire
7:17 AM.Fire fighters have resumed their battle against a scrub fire north of Wellington that has forced the evacuation of 150 Titahi Bay residents. Audio
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Extra police called in to investigate officer attack in Tuakau
7:12 AM.Oamaru police are asking for anyone who witnessed the assault last night to contact them. Audio
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Police Minister visits attacked officers in hospital
7:09 AM.The Police Minister Judith Collins is once again considering the prospect of tougher penalties for attacks on police, following three assaults in as many days. Audio
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Morning business for 22 February 2010
6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Madeira floods death toll expectected to rise
6:40 AM.At least 40 people have been killed on the Portuguese resort island of Madeira following the worst floods in more than 25 years. Audio
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Medical specialists say NZ's shortage worst in OECD
6:36 AM.New Zealand now has fewer medical specialists per head of population than any country in the OECD. Audio
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Waatea news for 22 February 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 February 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 22 February 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Neighbours relieved by arrest in Christchurch home invasion
6:11 AM.Neighbours of a Christchurch woman killed in her own home are relieved a man has been arrested in connection with the case. Audio