Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Audio from Friday 12 March 2010

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17:08 Pete Bethune arrested in Tokyo

The New Zealand whaling protester Peter Bethune has been arrested in Tokyo amidst a blaze of publicity including demonstrators accusing him of being an eco terrorist. (3′42″)

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17:12 Waikato Stadium ups security after fake explosives stunt

People going to rugby games at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton will be more thoroughly searched now after a reporter managed to get fake explosives into a match last Friday. (4′12″)

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17:16 Judith Collins says fake explosives stunt appalling and stupid

Police alerted the Minister to the stunt - Judith Collins says the actions of the newspaper are appalling and stupid. (1′37″)

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17:18 Strategic Finance placed in receivership

The troubled finance company Strategic Finance - which owes 417 million dollars to about 13 thousand investors - has been placed in receivership. (6′22″)

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17:22 Evening business for 12 March 2010

News from the business sector including a market report. (2′05″)

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17:25 Wintry blast heads north

Kaikoura has just been hit with a short sharp wintery blast, that left hail stones covering the ground like snow. (2′21″)

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17:27 Sea Shepherd captain on Bethune

The New Zealand whaling protester Peter Bethune has been arrested in Tokyo. (1′50″)

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17:33 Sports news for 12 March 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′06″)

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17:37 Former Government minister in court accused of deception

A former Government minister Roger McLay has appeared in court charged with making fraudulant expense claims for car and air travel. (1′20″)

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17:39 Agresearch considers job cuts

The country's main agricultural researcher says its being forced get rid of more than 40 scientists and technicians. (4′00″)

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17:42 Waikato DHB confirms computer virus came from USB stick

The Waikato District Health Board has confirmed that a virus that crippled its entire computer system in December came from a USB data stick. (2′32″)

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17:46 Waatea news for 12 March 2010

News from the Waatea team. (2′33″)

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17:48 Strong security presence in Bangkok ahead of rally

Fifty-thousand soldiers, police officers and civilian volunteers are being mobilised in Thailand ahead of a mass rally by anti-government protesters. (2′44″)

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17:52 US has hopes for wider regional deal out of TPP

Negotiations start in Melbourne on Monday to reach agreement on a free trade deal with 8 Pacific countries, which the United States hopes will eventually lead to a much wider regional agreement. (3′30″)

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17:54 Another must-win match for the Phoenix

They've defied the odds so far but can the Wellington Phoenix continue to soar? (3′07″)

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17:57 Australian internet threat sparks US school lockdowns

Sixty schools in the US city of Minneapolis have been in a partial lockdown after a shooting threat posted on Facebook and another social networking site by someone in Australia. (3′04″)

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18:08 Chile's new President faces enormous challenges

On the day of his inauguration, Chile's new President, Sebastian Pinera, has been given a sharp reminder of the enormous job ahead of him. (3′21″)

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18:12 Two aid workers kidnapped in Haiti

There are new fears over security in Haiti after two aid workers were kidnapped. (1′44″)

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18:14 Storm hits Wellington

The bad weather has arrived in Wellington where emergency services are flat out across the region. (3′21″)

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18:17 NZ music market leverages off Womad

For 13 years the Womad festival has brought world music stars to New Zealand - and now its reputation is being harnessed to sell local artists back to the world. (4′06″)

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18:20 Hamzat Command Fire Unit unveiled

The first of the new command vehicles that have cost the Fire Service 13 million dollars was unveiled today in Christchurch. (3′27″)

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18:22 Evening business for 12 March 2010

News from the business sector including a market report. (3′40″)

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18:26 Computer programme said to be able to read minds

British scientists say they have developed a computer programme that can read people's memories by looking at their brain activity. (1′47″)

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18:33 Sports news for 12 March 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′06″)

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18:38 Focus on Politics for 12 March 2010

As primary and intermediate school children return to the classroom for 2010, national standards in numeracy and literacy are a reality. (17′55″)

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18:55 Waatea news for 12 March 2010

News from the Waatea team. (3′15″)

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18:58 GPs say more students need to be trained in rural medicine.

The Minister of Health, Tony Ryall, has announced 20 more places at medical school next year, targeting students from rural backgrounds. (2′20″)

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