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Morning Report for Wednesday 22 December 2010
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No commemorative tea towels for Royal wedding
8:54 AM.On the same day a second Royal engagement was announced, loyalists are outraged that Buckingham Palace has thrown in the towel; the official Royal wedding tea towel, that is. Audio
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Antarctic wind farm saves fuel, improves quality of life
8:51 AM.In its first year of operation, the world's southern-most wind farm has not only saved fuel but it's also improved the quality of life in Antarctica. Audio
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Waatea News for 22 December 2010
8:46 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Agressive no-frills carrier unfazed by new airline alliance
8:42 AM.Jetstar says it isn't fazed by two competitors joining forces to fly the highly competitive trans-Tasman route. Audio
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Police consider full-time AOS team for Auckland
8:38 AM.The police are looking to give Auckland a full-time Armed Offenders Squad to meet the demand for callouts. Audio
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Sports News for 22 December 2010
8:34 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 22 December 2010
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Tonga to swear in new Prime Minister
8:26 AM.The new prime minister of Tonga will be sworn in today. For the first time he's been chosen by the elected members of parliament instead of being hand-picked by the King. Audio
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Receiver to table Pike River recovery plan today
8:23 AM.The receiver's plan for the Pike River Coal Mine recovery effort will be handed to the police today. Audio
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Unions, employers disagree on future of ACC
8:14 AM.The Government says its plan to expose the Accident Compensation Corporation to private sector competition will lower costs and reduce the number of workplace accidents. President of the Council of… Read more Audio
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Political backing for Clark's version of Wikileaks expose
8:09 AM.The Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton is backing up the former Prime Minister Helen Clark, saying when he was in cabinet they never discussed sending troops to Iraq in 2003 to prevent Fonterra… Read more Audio
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New Zealand's Christmas Tree in bloom
7:56 AM.The weather may have turned wet across much of the country but it's been warm enough in recent months to bring New Zealand's Christmas Tree, the Pohutukawa, into bloom. Audio
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DHB member to ignore order against speaking to media
7:52 AM.A newly elected member of the Waikato District Health board says he was stunned to learn he is under orders not to speak to the news media without permission. Audio
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More than $200mil in speed camera fines issued since 2005
7:48 AM.Police are handing out about 35 million dollars in speed camera tickets are each year. Audio
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Sports News for 22 December 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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First finance bosses jailed for theft
7:41 AM.The shareholders' association says it hopes jail terms for two company directors found guilty of theft will be enough to deter future offenders. Audio
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Hotchin's bid for money, cars angers Hanover investors
7:38 AM.An attempt by the founder of Hanover finance to regain access to his frozen funds and luxury cars has angered those who lost money with his company. Audio
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Frustration levels rise for stranded passengers in Los Angeles
7:28 AM.Frustration is rising amongst Air New Zealand passengers stranded in Los Angeles. Although flights into and out of Heathrow are moving again after days of snow, dozens of travellers whose weekend… Read more Audio
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High winds topple trees, power lines in Dunedin
7:26 AM.In Dunedin high winds have toppled trees and brought down power lines in and around the city. Audio
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South Canterbury fire threatens forest plantation
7:24 AM.Hot and windy weather continues to buffet the South Island. There were eight separate brush fires in South Canterbury yesterday, one near Waimate is still burning out of control. Audio
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Minister sure competition will make ACC work better
7:18 AM.Geoff Robinson speaks to ACC Minister, Nick Smith. Audio
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Workers advocates say workers will lose out in ACC change
7:15 AM.Worker advocates warn workers will be the losers under changes to the Accident Compensation Corporation, which will allow private insurers to take on ACC work. Audio
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Former PM 'incensed' by claims in Wikileaks cable
7:09 AM.The former Prime Minister Helen Clark has spoken publically for the first time about claims she sent troops to Iraq in 2003 to prevent Fonterra from losing lucrative United Nations contracts. Audio
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Morning Business for 22 December 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Privatisation still on the cards
6:38 AM.The introduction of competition to ACC coverage of workplace injuries may be just the first step towards even more privatisation. Audio
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Waatea News for 22 December 2010
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 December 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 22 December 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Top Stories for 22 December 2010
6:00 AM.Top stories include: Former PM 'incensed' by claims in Wikileaks cable, Workers advocates say workers will lose out in ACC change, Minister sure competition will make ACC work better, South Canterbury… Read more Audio