Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Audio from Wednesday 27 January 2010

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06:00 Top stories for Wednesday 27 January 2010

Education Minister Anne Tolley loses portfolio, SAS not quite so secret anymore, Teenager's family files court action against former All Black, Fed Farmers say compensation for access need not be expensive, Paraguay's soccer star fights for life after shooting, Calls for crackdown on unregistered dogs, Tonga's sole remaining ferry sails despite being unseaworthy. (27′14″)

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06:08 Fed Farmers calls for compensation for pylons on land

Federated Farmers is demanding the government force Transpower to consider paying compensation or rental for landowners with power pylons on their land. (2′11″)

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06:11 Labour emerges from strategy meeting keen to take on National

Labour Party MPs emerged from a day-long strategy meeting yesterday saying they are ready to tackle the National government. (2′14″)

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06:14 Britain finally moves out of recession

The British economy is finally out of recession, according to new figures. (3′11″)

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06:18 Pacific news for 27 January 2010

The latest from the Pacific region. (4′05″)

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06:22 Morning Rural News for 27 January 2010

News from the rural and farming sector. (4′49″)

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06:27 Waatea news for 27 January 2010

News from the Waatea team. (2′40″)

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06:34 PM says portfolio change not a slap to Anne Tolley

The Prime Minister says taking responsibility for tertiary education away from the Education Minister Anne Tolley will let her focus on the introduction of national standards for numeracy and literacy. (2′55″)

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06:39 Defence Force comments on SAS - from press conference

The Government is promising to be more open about the movements of New Zealand's elite Special Air Services troops overseas. (2′03″)

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06:47 Morning business for 27 January 2010

News from the business sector including a market report. (12′11″)

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07:08 Education Minister Anne Tolley loses portfolio

The Labour Party is gunning for the main casualty from John Key's first mini Cabinet reshuffle, Education Minister Anne Tolley, saying it's a clear signal she's not coping with the job. (8′47″)

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07:17 SAS not quite so secret anymore

The veil of secrecy that shrouds the SAS has been lifted slightly - to reveal that New Zealand's elite soldiers have yet to fire a shot in anger during their latest mission. (3′30″)

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07:21 Teenager's family files court action against former All Black

The family of a teenager who alleges he was assaulted by Robin Brooke has filed a civil court action in Fiji seeking 200 thousand dollars from the former All Black. (2′16″)

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07:25 Fed Farmers say compensation for access need not be expensive

Federated Farmers is demanding compensation for landowners with power pylons on their land, saying that it would actually be cheaper for Transpower than the thousands of dollars they currently spend on litigation. (3′30″)

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07:27 Paraguay's soccer star fights for life after shooting

Paraguay's biggest soccer star is fighting for his life in a Mexican hospital after being shot in the head at a bar in Mexico City. (3′10″)

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07:35 Calls for crackdown on unregistered dogs

A group representing animal control officers says owners hiding dangerous dogs from local authorities are causing a major problem. (3′13″)

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07:38 Tonga's sole remaining ferry sails despite being unseaworthy

There is controversy once more in Tonga over its ferry services after its sole remaining ferry set sail again at the weekend despite being declared unseaworthy. (2′29″)

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07:42 Government criticised at ferry sinking hearing

What's also emerging through the Royal Commission is evidence of significant disfunction across government departments especially over matters of law. (3′12″)

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07:45 Sports news for 27 January 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (2′20″)

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07:49 Missing millionaire sighting unconfirmed

The disappearance of former top New Zealand business executive and Melbourne millionaire, Herman Rockefeller, has taken a new twist with an unconfirmed sighting in rural Victoria. (3′49″)

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07:52 Demand for rental properties increases

A new survey shows demand for rental properties is increasing - along with rents. (3′05″)

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07:56 Weather improves for junior surfer champs

The sun has been back and smiling on the World Junior Surfing Championships in Piha. (3′44″)

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08:08 Defence Minister on disclosure of information on SAS

The Government has changed its policy on releasing information about deployments by the elite SAS troops but says it will make sure their security is not compromised. (4′23″)

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08:14 NZEI hopes reshuffle results in concerns being addressed

The primary teachers union says it hopes the latest Cabinet reshuffle means Education Minister, Anne Tolley, will front up on concerns about national standards. (3′31″)

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08:17 French MPs want Muslim women to reveal their faces

A French parliamentary committee is recommending Muslim women be barred from wearing veils if they want access to government services. (3′52″)

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08:21 Dairy proposals could threaten salmon farms

South Canterbury salmon farmers have joined the chorus of protest at proposals for intensive dairy farming in the Upper Waitaki. (3′01″)

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08:24 Labour MPs come out of strategy caucus fired up for 2010

Labour Party MPs emerged from a day-long strategy meeting yesterday saying that despite the National-led government's ongoing political honeymoon, they're confident they can make inroads into its support. (3′03″)

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08:27 Climate change sceptic criticises NZ government

One of Britain's most prominent climate change sceptics is criticising the New Zealand Government for buying into global warming warnings. (3′24″)

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08:29 Markets update for 27 January 2010

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. (41″)

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08:35 Sports news for 27 January 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′34″)

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08:40 Finalists named for sports champion of the decade

New Zealand's sports champion of the decade will be chosen next week at the Halberg awards for excellence in sport. (2′49″)

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08:44 Former allies vie for Sri Lanka's presidency

Voting has now closed in Sri Lanka's first presidential election since the end of the 25-year civil war with the Tamil Tigers, with two former allies battling to lead the country. (3′05″)

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08:48 Waatea news for 27 January 2010

News from the Waatea team. (3′02″)

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08:50 Chris Cairns begins defamation proceedings

Former Black Cap Chris Cairns has begun defamation proceedings against the boss of the Indian Premier League. (2′16″)

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08:56 Study finds prolonged sitting bad for your health

New research from the Auckland University of Technology shows prolonged periods spent sitting down is bad for your health. (3′43″)

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08:58 New Zealand winemaker up for an 'Oscar'

A Central Otago winemaker is the first New Zealander to be nominated for an award at what's dubbed the"Oscars of the international wine scene". (2′45″)

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