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Morning Report for Thursday 11 November 2010
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Double deception from the Drongo bird
8:55 AM.New research shows a bird famous for stealing food from other animals has learned a cunning way of continuing its deception long after its victims wise up to its strategy. Audio
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Bad news for pale whales
8:52 AM.A new study has found whales are prone to sunburn - just like humans. Audio
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Australia looks at 'big brother' rules for pokies
8:49 AM.The Australian Federal government is looking at what's being described as 'big brother' rules to curb the use of pokie machines, including using fingerprints to prevent problem gambling. Audio
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Waatea News for 11 November 2010
8:46 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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The wicketkeeper for the Pakistan cricketers has been suspended
8:42 AM.Pakistan's wicketkeeper has been suspended for pulling out of a series against South Africa in Dubai. Zulqarnain Haider fled from Dubai to London on Monday and announced he had retired, after claiming… Read more Audio
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Regional polytechs scared of losing funding to Auckland
8:38 AM.Polytechnics in the regions say a push to provide extra funding for Auckland's tertiary institutions is short-sighted. Audio
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Sports News for 11 November 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 11 November 2010
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Call for better pay for Pacific nurses
8:26 AM.Nurses in the South Pacific are calling for pay parity with their New Zealand colleagues and say without it they will continue to lose nurses to their wealthier neighbours. Audio
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Thieves targetting copper wire put lives at risk
8:23 AM.The electricity company, Powerco, says lives are being put at risk by thieves targeting copper wire. Audio
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Green Party demands government introduce clean water rules
8:15 AM.The Green Party is once again accusing the government of refusing to put in place clean water rules, as another report shows water quality is deteriorating - this time in lakes Audio
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Business group says BOP businesses fear kiwifruit failure
8:12 AM.The Bay of Plenty business community is said to be nervous about the future of one of the region's key crops. Audio
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Fears kiwifruit vine infection has spread
8:09 AM.The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry says dozens of Kiwifruit orchards are now reporting signs of vine infection, including ones outside Bay of Plenty. Audio
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Auckland and Wellington mayors vie for 'best city' title
7:57 AM.The Lonely Planet has stoked the long-held rivalry between Auckland and Wellington. Audio
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All Blacks to appeal Mealamu's four-week ban
7:53 AM.The All Blacks are to appeal the four week ban given to hooker Keven Mealamu for headbutting the England captain, Lewis Moody, in the test at Twickenham on the weekend. Audio
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Dioxin mother says MOH study does not go far enough
7:50 AM.A mother who says her children suffered birth defects because of dioxin poisoning isn't accepting a Ministry of Health report into the Dow chemical plant contamination. Audio
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Molecular biologist claims science's top honour
7:46 AM.An Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science honour, the Rutherford Medal. Audio
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Sports News for 11 November 2010
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Free trade deal including Japan and NZ looking less likely
7:39 AM.There are signs Japan's entry into a free trade deal including New Zealand and the United States, could be blocked. Audio
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TUANZ says mobile roaming data rates still far too high
7:36 AM.A telecommunications lobby group says roaming rates for New Zealanders using their mobile phones overseas, are still too high. Audio
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South Island neurosurgery rejig model for reorganisations
7:25 AM.A senior doctor says there are lessons to be learned from the way neurosurgery services have been reorganised in the South Island for the provision of other health services. Audio
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Iraqi Christians have been targeted in a series of attacks
7:22 AM.Iraqi christians are being targeted in a co-ordinated series of mortar and bomb attacks by militants who have declared them to be legitimate targets. Audio
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Transport Agency radically changes tack on speeding ads
7:18 AM.The New Zealand Transport Agency is trying a radical change of tack in the advertisements it uses to discourage young men from speeding. Audio
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MAF details kiwifruit vine canker spread
7:13 AM.Joining us now is MAF's head of Biosecurity, Dr Barry O'Neil, in Tauranga. Audio
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Diseased kiwifruit orchards to be sprayed today
7:09 AM.Dozens of kiwifruit orchardists are now reporting possible signs of the disease PSA, which may now be spreading outside the Bay of Plentty. Audio
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Morning Business for 11 November 2010
6:44 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Liquor law legislation has first reading today
6:42 AM.Legislation to reform New Zealand's liquor laws is having its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
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Kiwifruit grower says PSA appears well-established
6:38 AM.The Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture will today begin spraying infected kiwifruit vines to try to contain the outbreak of the vine canker disease PSA in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
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Waatea News for 11 November 2010
6:29 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 11 November 2010
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 11 November 2010
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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MPs vote down bill banning sow crates
6:16 AM.MPs have voted down a member's bill seeking to ban the use of sow crates and any other farming practices which inflict pain or distress on animals. Audio
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More health services to be organised on a national level
6:14 AM.It is expected more health services will be co-ordinated nationally following yesterday's announcement the new National Health Board would coordinate neurosurgery services in Christchurch and Dunedin.
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Many children lost during Indonesian eruption
6:11 AM.As many as 3-hundred and 20-thousand people have now been been forced to evacuate the area around Indonesia's erupting volcano, Mount Merapi. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 11 November 2010
6:00 AM.Diseased kiwifruit orchards to be sprayed today, MAF details kiwifruit vine canker spread, Transport Agency radically changes tack on speeding ads, Iraqi Christians have been targeted in a series of… Read more Audio