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Morning Report for Tuesday 9 March 2010
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Top Stories for Tuesday 9 March 2010
6:00 AM.Residents frightened after brutal attack in W Auckland suburb; double murderer John Barlow denied parole again; Hawkes Bay beachfront residents want retaining walls for homes; Haumoana survives… Read more Audio
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Three Dunedin primary schools face closure as rolls fall
6:13 AM.As pupil numbers fall, three Dunedin primary schools have asked to be closed. Audio
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Council slams moves to ban cold remedies from supermarkets
6:16 AM.The Food and Grocery Council is warning moves to ban some common cough and cold remedies from supermarket shelves will cost consumers dearly. Audio
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Pacific news for 9 March 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 9 March 2010
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea news for 9 March 2010
6:29 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Weta enjoys more Oscar glory for work on Avatar
6:38 AM.The New Zealand special effects company, Weta Digital, is celebrating yet more Oscar success for its work on the blockbuster film, Avatar. Audio
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Wife of convicted murderer Barlow says he should be released
6:42 AM.The wife of the convicted double murderer, John Barlow, says he is a model prisoner, has served his time, and should be let out. Audio
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Morning business for 9 March 2010
6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Residents frightened after brutal attack in W Auckland suburb
7:09 AM.Residents bordering a park in West Auckland say they fear for their own safety after a brutal attack on a young couple. Audio
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Double murderer John Barlow denied parole again
7:12 AM.The double murderer, John Barlow, has been denied parole for a third time because the Parole Board says he still poses an undue risk to the public. Audio
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Hawkes Bay beachfront residents want retaining walls for homes
7:19 AM.Residents of beachfront homes at Haumoana in Hawkes Bay say a retaining wall is the only way their homes can be protected from waves generated by heavy swells. Audio
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Haumoana survives another night of pounding waves
7:23 AM.The latest high tide at Haumoana passed today at just after 1am. RNZ's Andrew McRae report was wave-watching and spoke to us live. Audio
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Big night at Oscars for Avatar's New Zealand contingent
7:26 AM.It's been a big night at the 82nd Academy Awards for the New Zealanders who worked on the blockbuster film, Avatar. Audio
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Government considers merging state agencies
7:36 AM.The Prime Minister says parts of the state sector are in for a shake-up with final decisions due next week. Audio
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Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey
7:41 AM.An earthquake has struck eastern Turkey this morning, killing at least 51 people. Audio
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Sports news for 9 March 2010
7:46 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Canterbury fire danger climbs after weeks of hot dry weather
7:49 AM.The Department of Conservation is warning the risk of fire in Canterbury has climbed significantly with hot dry conditions over the past month. Audio
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Toxic bloom affecting shellfish in Port Underwood
7:52 AM.Health Authorities in Marlborough are warning people not to collect shellfish in Port Underwood after the discovery of a toxic algae that is harmful to humans. Audio
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Louis Vuitton regatta starts in Auckland today
7:56 AM.The build-up to the next edition of sailing's America's Cup gets underway in Auckland today with the start of Louis Vuitton Trophy. Audio
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Oscar wins could cause boom for NZ film industry
8:09 AM.Film New Zealand says New Zealand's latest haul of Oscars will be boost the industry here. Audio
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'The Hurt Locker' pushes out 'Avatar' for Oscar haul
8:14 AM.As for the overall impact of the 82nd awards, the Iraq war film 'The Hurt Locker' pushed past 'Avatar' and other crowd-pleasers to win best picture. Audio
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Coastal residents want protective action from council
8:18 AM.Residents of Haumoana Beach say the Hastings district council isn't doing enough to protect them from coastal erosion. Audio
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Total fire ban in place for Dunedin
8:23 AM.In the past two hours, a total fire ban has come into effect for the entire Dunedin City area. Audio
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Defence to open in Waihopai dome trial
8:26 AM.The defence will open today at the trial of three men charged over an attack on the Waihopai spy base near Blenheim in 2008. Audio
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Markets update for 9 March 2010
8:30 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports news for 9 March 2010
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Injury worries for NZ ahead of third clash with Australia
8:40 AM.The third one day international cricket match between Australia and New Zealand takes place in Hamilton today. Audio
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Tourism helping lift regions out of economic downturn
8:46 AM.New data suggests tourism is helping to lift some regions out of the economic slump. Audio
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Waatea news for 9 March 2010
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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First public biodiesel refueling facility opens
8:53 AM.New Zealand's first public biodiesel refueling facility has opened in Queenstown, in a move which has been welcomed by political, environmental and tourist industry leaders. Audio
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Garbage bin microchips monitor recycling
8:56 AM.It's the new front in the nanny state: microchips placed in garbage bins to monitor how much people throw away. Audio