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Morning Report for Wednesday 16 March 2011
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Threat of 'vicarious trauma' from multiple tragedies
8:56 AM.If you're feeling overwhelmed by the human tragedy in Greymouth, then Christchurch, and now Japan - stay tuned. Audio
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Australian police in Christchurch talk about time here
8:54 AM.The second contingent of Australian police officers are now working alongside their New Zealand counterparts on the streets of Christchurch. Audio
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Auckland Council considers solar heating plan
8:51 AM.Auckland residents could soon be in hot water, lots and lots of hot water, as the council considers a new solar heating pilot scheme. Audio
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Waatea News for 16 March 2011
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Bouncer licensing delay leaves tourists at risk
8:44 AM.The Government's decision to delay the licensing of bouncers until after the Rugby World Cup is being criticised as putting foreign tourists at risk. Audio
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QC worries Minister taking political stance with bail proposals
8:40 AM.The father of murdered high school student, Augustine Borrell, says moves to tighten bail laws are a step in the right direction. Audio
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Sports News for 16 March 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 16 March 2011
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Impassioned debate continues during foreshore bill's committee
8:27 AM.Debate on the controversial Marine and Coastal Area Bill was always expected to be impassioned, but last night's arguments veered into the unorthodox. Audio
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New Zealander able to flee Fukushima
8:23 AM.Yesterday we spoke to Tauranga mother, Jessica Harvey, and her desperate plight in trying to leave Fukushima city, about fifty kilometres away from the nucelar power plants. Audio
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Earthquakes cause profit losses at Air New Zealand
8:19 AM.Air New Zealand is warning that it may need to cut some domestic and international routes as it tries to recoup some of its expected losses from the Christchurch and Japanese earthquakes. Audio
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Japan embassy representative discusses crisis in Japan
8:11 AM.As his country grapples with the disaster, the first secretary of the Japanese Embassy in New Zealand Takashi Ato, joins us now in our Wellington studio. Audio
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Japan's radiation levels ease after spiking dangerously
8:09 AM.Within the last few hours, there's been a slight easing of Japan's nuclear crisis, although the nation remains on high alert. Audio
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NZ shearers says they're victims of their own success
7:56 AM.The United Kingdom Government says it may reverse a move to block New Zealand shearers from working in Britain. Audio
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All Blacks to play one off test for earthquake
7:53 AM.The All Blacks have announced this morning that they'll play an extra test match this year, to raise money for the rebuild of Christchurch. Audio
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Economic headwinds for government akin to 1970s
7:50 AM.A prominent economist says the combination of earthquakes and the global financial crisis could prove to be the biggest shocks to New Zealand since the 1970s. Audio
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Sports News for 16 March 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Accusations government electioneering with bail changes
7:41 AM.One of the country's top defence lawyers is accusing the government of electioneering with its proposed changes to bail law. Audio
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Bahrain declares state of emergency
7:38 AM.Bahrain has declared a three-month state of emergency following weeks of pro-democracy protests in the kingdom. Audio
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More job losses expected in Christchurch
7:28 AM.ongoing doubt about the Rugby World Cup games has only heightened the economic anxiety in Canterbury. Audio
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Dunedin says keep RWC quarterfinals in South Island
7:21 AM.The manager of Dunedin's new stadium is calling for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals to be kept in the South Island, even if Christchurch can't host them. Audio
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Desperate search and rescue operation continues in Japan
7:19 AM.Across north eastern Japan, the immense search and rescue operation continues. Audio
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Nuclear expert discusses radiation danger in Japan
7:14 AM.The Japan Times is reporting radiation reached around 20 times normal levels in Tokyo on Tuesday morning. Audio
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Danger of nuclear fallout continues to loom over Japan
7:09 AM.Explosions and a fire at Japan's quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant have led to panic-buying in supermarkets across the country and an exodus of people from Tokyo. Audio
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Morning Business for 16 March 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Textile jobs losses hard blow for Christchurch's east
6:41 AM.News that 195 jobs are to go with the closure of the Canterbury Spinners textile plant in Bromley is another blow for some Christchurch residents, many of who live in the hard-hit eastern suburbs. Audio
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New Zealanders prepare to evacuate Fukushima
6:37 AM.After three explosions and a fire in four days, the situation at Japan's earthquake-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant continues to be of major concern. Audio
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Waatea News for 16 March 2011
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 16 March 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 16 March 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Government takes harder line on bail for serious offenders
6:14 AM.The Government is floating several changes to bail laws, which would take a harder line on people charged with serious drug, violence or sexual offences. Audio
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Top Stories for 16 March 2011
6:00 AM.Danger of nuclear fallout continues to loom over Japan, Nuclear expert discusses radiation danger in Japan, Desperate search and rescue operation continues in Japan, Dunedin says keep RWC… Read more Audio