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Morning Report for Monday 20 February 2012
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Top Stories for Monday 20 February 2012
6:00 AM.Protesters won't give up fight for Glen Innes properties;NZNO say DHBs struggling to make ends meet;Mop-up after flash flooding in Glen Eden;Used import plummet following stricter emissions… Read more Audio
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Used imports plummet following stricter emissions standards
6:10 AM.The number of used vehicles being brought into the country has dropped sharply. Audio
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River patrol tries to stop cattle pollution
6:13 AM.Two men who've been patrolling rivers trying to stop cattle polluting them are getting together to set up a national patrol network. Audio
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Pacific News for 20 February 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 20 February 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 20 February 2012
6:27 AM.The political inquiry into the well-being of Maori children has been told the health and happiness of tamariki rests with whanau; The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, says the High Court… Read more Audio
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Protestors end occupation of a Housing NZ property
6:35 AM.Protestors who've spent two nights at a Housing New Zealand property in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes are preparing to leave this morning, but say their fight will continue, despite ending the… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 20 February 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Protesters won't give up fight for Glen Innes properties
7:10 AM.A group of protestors who've spent two nights at a Housing New Zealand property in Auckland are vowing not to give up their fight against a redevelopment in the suburb of Glen Innes. Audio
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NZNO say DHBs struggling to make ends meet
7:17 AM.The Nurses Organisation says it is highly concerned about the state of District Health Boards around the country, and it expects nursing jobs will be cut to make ends meet. Audio
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Flash flooding in Glen Eden
7:23 AM.Dozens of residents in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden have spent the weekend mopping up, after a storm water drain burst during heavy rain fall. Audio
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Used import plummet following stricter emissions standards
7:27 AM.Used vehicle imports have plummeted following the introduction of stricter vehicle emissions standards. Audio
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Communities fighting to tighten liquor licencing laws
7:35 AM.Communities that are fed up with liquor licences being granted, allowing stores to operate in vulnerable neighbourhoods, are appealing for laws around the process to be tightened. Audio
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AUT radio lecturer questions Kiwi FM's drop in NZ music content
7:37 AM.The head of radio at the Auckland University of Technology is questioning why Kiwi FM has been allowed to reduce its New Zealand music content and keep hold of its frequency. Audio
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Sports News for 20 February 2012
7:42 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Museum stand at Basin Reserve yellow-stickered
7:45 AM.The Wellington City Council has some tough decisions to make after the Museum Stand at the Basin Reserve was yellow-stickered on Friday. Audio
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Scientists dissect communication about Christchurch quake
7:50 AM.One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated. Audio
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Kevin Rudd leadership challenge looks likely
7:53 AM.After months of rumour and speculation, the former Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, finally looks like he's preparing to challenge for the Labor Party leadership. Audio
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Violence continues in Syria
7:57 AM.The violence in Syria has continued over the weekend, with massive protests in the capital Damascus. Audio
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NZNO say DHBs struggling to make ends meet
8:06 AM.The Hawkes' Bay District Health Board says a memo which says 35 jobs will be cut, has been taken out of context. Audio
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Projected property pick-up unlikely - economist
8:15 AM.Predictions of an increase of buyers in the property market could be premature. The chief executive of the property website real-estate-dot-co-dot.nz, Alastair Helm, says a pick-up in property sales… Read more Audio
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Move to form national river patrol body
8:18 AM.Two men who've been fighting lone campaigns to stop cattle defiling rivers are joining forces to set up a national network of river patrols. Audio
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Newtown pleased liquor licence application withdrawn
8:23 AM.Earlier we heard about communities who are fighting to stop liquor licences being issued for stores near schools and in vulnerable neighbourhoods. Audio
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Religion a major stumbling block to science education
8:27 AM.Science seems to be under siege in the United States. Audio
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Markets Update for 20 February 2012
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 20 February 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Yachts from all over the world on their way to Auckland
8:42 AM.Yachts racing around the world have faced a delayed start on their leg to Auckland. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 20 February 2012
8:45 AM.The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, says the High Court ruling against the Chinese Crafar farms bid isn't about the Chinese personally, it is about making sure the whenua stays in New… Read more Audio
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Swedish man survives two months trapped in snow
8:48 AM.A 45 year old man is recovering in a Swedish hospital, after surviving two months trapped in his snow-covered car. Audio
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More research into famous Pink and White Terraces
8:52 AM.Scientists will again be using seismic equipment to map the famous Pink and White Terraces in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio