Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Audio from Tuesday 9 March 2010

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06:00 Top Stories for Tuesday 9 March 2010

Residents frightened after brutal attack in W Auckland suburb; double murderer John Barlow denied parole again; Hawkes Bay beachfront residents want retaining walls for homes; Haumoana survives another night of pounding waves; big night at Oscars for Avatar's New Zealand contingent; Government considers merging state agencies; and a strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey. (30′29″)

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06:13 Three Dunedin primary schools face closure as rolls fall

As pupil numbers fall, three Dunedin primary schools have asked to be closed. (3′28″)

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06:16 Council slams moves to ban cold remedies from supermarkets

The Food and Grocery Council is warning moves to ban some common cough and cold remedies from supermarket shelves will cost consumers dearly. (3′08″)

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06:18 Pacific news for 9 March 2010

The latest from the Pacific region. (3′56″)

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06:24 Morning Rural News for 9 March 2010

News from the rural and farming sector. (4′56″)

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06:29 Waatea news for 9 March 2010

News from the Waatea team. (2′20″)

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06:38 Weta enjoys more Oscar glory for work on Avatar

The New Zealand special effects company, Weta Digital, is celebrating yet more Oscar success for its work on the blockbuster film, Avatar. (3′30″)

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06:42 Wife of convicted murderer Barlow says he should be released

The wife of the convicted double murderer, John Barlow, says he is a model prisoner, has served his time, and should be let out. (2′10″)

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06:46 Morning business for 9 March 2010

News from the business sector including a market report. (13′44″)

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07:09 Residents frightened after brutal attack in W Auckland suburb

Residents bordering a park in West Auckland say they fear for their own safety after a brutal attack on a young couple. (3′29″)

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07:12 Double murderer John Barlow denied parole again

The double murderer, John Barlow, has been denied parole for a third time because the Parole Board says he still poses an undue risk to the public. (6′36″)

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07:19 Hawkes Bay beachfront residents want retaining walls for homes

Residents of beachfront homes at Haumoana in Hawkes Bay say a retaining wall is the only way their homes can be protected from waves generated by heavy swells. (3′47″)

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07:23 Haumoana survives another night of pounding waves

The latest high tide at Haumoana passed today at just after 1am. RNZ's Andrew McRae report was wave-watching and spoke to us live. (2′20″)

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07:26 Big night at Oscars for Avatar's New Zealand contingent

It's been a big night at the 82nd Academy Awards for the New Zealanders who worked on the blockbuster film, Avatar. (5′47″)

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07:36 Government considers merging state agencies

The Prime Minister says parts of the state sector are in for a shake-up with final decisions due next week. (4′44″)

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07:41 Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey

An earthquake has struck eastern Turkey this morning, killing at least 51 people. (3′29″)

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07:46 Sports news for 9 March 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (2′44″)

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07:49 Canterbury fire danger climbs after weeks of hot dry weather

The Department of Conservation is warning the risk of fire in Canterbury has climbed significantly with hot dry conditions over the past month. (2′56″)

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07:52 Toxic bloom affecting shellfish in Port Underwood

Health Authorities in Marlborough are warning people not to collect shellfish in Port Underwood after the discovery of a toxic algae that is harmful to humans. (4′02″)

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07:56 Louis Vuitton regatta starts in Auckland today

The build-up to the next edition of sailing's America's Cup gets underway in Auckland today with the start of Louis Vuitton Trophy. (3′45″)

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08:09 Oscar wins could cause boom for NZ film industry

Film New Zealand says New Zealand's latest haul of Oscars will be boost the industry here. (4′19″)

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08:14 'The Hurt Locker' pushes out 'Avatar' for Oscar haul

As for the overall impact of the 82nd awards, the Iraq war film 'The Hurt Locker' pushed past 'Avatar' and other crowd-pleasers to win best picture. (4′18″)

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08:18 Coastal residents want protective action from council

Residents of Haumoana Beach say the Hastings district council isn't doing enough to protect them from coastal erosion. (5′30″)

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08:23 Total fire ban in place for Dunedin

In the past two hours, a total fire ban has come into effect for the entire Dunedin City area. (2′52″)

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08:26 Defence to open in Waihopai dome trial

The defence will open today at the trial of three men charged over an attack on the Waihopai spy base near Blenheim in 2008. (3′33″)

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08:30 Markets update for 9 March 2010

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. (46″)

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08:36 Sports news for 9 March 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′51″)

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08:40 Injury worries for NZ ahead of third clash with Australia

The third one day international cricket match between Australia and New Zealand takes place in Hamilton today. (5′44″)

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08:46 Tourism helping lift regions out of economic downturn

New data suggests tourism is helping to lift some regions out of the economic slump. (3′33″)

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08:50 Waatea news for 9 March 2010

News from the Waatea team. (2′23″)

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08:53 First public biodiesel refueling facility opens

New Zealand's first public biodiesel refueling facility has opened in Queenstown, in a move which has been welcomed by political, environmental and tourist industry leaders. (3′52″)

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08:56 Garbage bin microchips monitor recycling

It's the new front in the nanny state: microchips placed in garbage bins to monitor how much people throw away. (3′17″)

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