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Summer Report for Friday 21 January 2011
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Summer Media Summariser
8:54 AM.Mark Cubey Summariser Summer Media for the last time. Audio
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Mounted Games Association a South Island first
8:51 AM.The popularity of mounted games is spreading with the newly formed Otago branch due to give a demonstration of their sport at the Taieri A and P show this weekend. Audio
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Thousands expected at today's Big Day Out
8:48 AM.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Mt Smart stadium for a full day of musical entertainment - including the heavy metal rock bands, Tool and Rammstein. Audio
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Attempts to save lighthouse history
8:44 AM.Former lighthouse keepers who manned a spot on the southern tip of the North Island are urging the Wellington Regional Council to preserve its heritage. Audio
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General David Petraeus
8:38 AM.The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan has defended the administration of President Hamid Karzai, in the face of international criticism that it's rife with corruption. Audio
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Sports News for 21 January 2011
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Morning Business for 21 January 2011
8:27 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Taupo police forced to abandon Segways
8:24 AM.The police in Taupo have had to abandon the use of electronic Segway scooters after finding it was against the law to drive them in public areas. Audio
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FBI arrests 100 alleged mobsters in New York
8:20 AM.To the United States, where federal agents have arrested more than a hundred suspected mobsters in simultaneous early morning raids in and around New York. Audio
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Clinical psychologist on Christchurch quakes
8:15 AM.Frayed nerves and sleepless nights in Canterbury could remain a reality for some time, with news that the aftershocks could continue all year. Audio
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Children's Commissioner moots Children's Ministry
8:13 AM.The Children's Commissioner John Angus has called for an independent report. Audio
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Lawyer says child was let down by state agencies
8:09 AM.The lawyer for a west-Auckland woman accused of abusing her nine-year-old daughter says the system has let her client down. Audio
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Science and technology matters
7:55 AM.Peter Griffin talks about science and technology. Audio
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World Buskers Festival opens in Christchurch
7:49 AM.The World Buskers festival opened in Christchurch last night, and this year's entertainment promises to be even more risque than ever. Audio
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The Timaru Herald's editor talks about regional news
7:46 AM.Time for our last chat with a newspaper editor about what's happening in their region. Audio
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Wellywood sign a 'taggers magnet' says mayor
7:43 AM.The Wellington mayor says her wish to see Wellington Airport's 'Wellywood' sign stopped in its tracks doesn't mean she's opposed to the city's film industry. Audio
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Inflation blowout even as half of retailers swallow GST rise
7:39 AM.New figures show a big increase in inflation could have been much worse if it weren't for the reluctance of retailers to pass on last year's increase in GST. Audio
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Sports News for 21 January 2011
7:33 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Weather report
7:29 AM.For the last time this summer, we are joined by Met Service weather ambassador Bob McDavitt. Audio
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Thousands of Victorians isolated by floodwaters
7:24 AM.Thousands of people in the Australian state of Victoria could face up to a week of isolation, after flooding in the north and northwest. Audio
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UK moves to strenghten defence ties with NZ
7:20 AM.The British Foreign Secretary William Hague is signaling a marked shift in UK foreign policy, with more emphasis on the Commonwealth including New Zealand. Audio
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Barry Colman financially supports bid to save St Helier houses
7:16 AM.Those fighting to save three art-deco houses in Auckland have been thrown a lifeline by one of New Zealand's richest men. Audio
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Air NZ grabs a stake in Oz carrier
7:13 AM.Air New Zealand has taken a stake in Virgin Blue and says it plans to buy more of the company. Audio
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Lawyer says mother accused of abuse tried to get help
7:09 AM.The lawyer for a woman accused of horrific child abuse says her client tried to reach out for help numerous times. Audio
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