Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Audio from Wednesday 10 March 2010

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06:00 Top Stories for Wednesday 10 March 2010

New Zealand soldier speaks of throwing live grenade; petrol rises to more than $1.80 for first time in 2 years; Gull won't raise prices till at least Thursday; tertiary funding plans may shut out disadvantaged students; University of Canterbury reacts to funding news; Ministry of Health CEO dismisses talk he was pushed out; Labour claims 300 new police officers lack work vehicles; and Huljich concedes it may have misled investors. (28′32″)

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06:11 Students concerned about changes to student loans

The Union of Student Associations is concerned the government is discriminating against disadvantaged students with proposed changes to the student loan scheme. (2′47″)

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06:19 Pacific news for 10 March 2010

The latest from the Pacific region. (3′39″)

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06:23 Morning Rural News for 10 March 2010

News from the rural and farming sector. (4′50″)

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06:28 Waatea news

News from the Waatea team. (2′23″)

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06:38 Petrol breaks $1.80 mark

Petrol has edged over the one dollar 80 mark for the first time in 17 months, with both Caltex and BP increasing their prices yesterday. (1′38″)

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06:40 PSA warns mergers won't lead to government savings

The Public Service Association is warning the Government that the planned merger of some State sector agencies will not produce significant savings. (3′39″)

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06:47 Morning business for 10 March 2010

News from the business sector including a market report. (13′15″)

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07:10 New Zealand soldier speaks of throwing live grenade

A New Zealand soldier, who is being hailed a hero, has spoken about his act of bravery. (5′11″)

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07:15 Petrol rises to more than $1.80 for first time in 2 years

Caltex and BP increased fuel prices yesterday, edging them over $1.80 for the first time in a year and a half. (2′13″)

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07:17 Gull won't raise prices till at least Thursday

Smaller competitor Gull has gone against the trend and isn't increasing its prices. (2′17″)

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07:19 Tertiary funding plans may shut out disadvantaged students

The tertiary education sector is worred that already disadvantaged students will be shut out of courses because of the government's new funding plans. (3′08″)

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07:23 University of Canterbury reacts to funding news

The vice-chancellor of Canterbury University Rod Carr comments on the new teritary funding plans. (4′48″)

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07:28 Ministry of Health CEO dismisses talk he was pushed out

The chief executive of the Ministry of Health is denying he was forced out by the Health Minister. (5′13″)

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07:38 Labour claims 300 new police officers lack work vehicles

The Labour Party says the Government is failing to give the police in Counties-Manukau the number of cars they need to do their job. (2′06″)

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07:40 Huljich concedes it may have misled investors

The Kiwisaver provider, Huljich Wealth Management is writing to investors, informing them of their right to switch funds, as the company concedes it may have misled investors. (3′22″)

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07:44 Sports news for 10 March 2010

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

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07:48 Bank abandons talk of growth for first half of 2010

The recession may be over but a raft of ecomonic data is spelling out that a real recovery is still on hold. (3′03″)

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07:51 50th day at sea for trans-Tasman rower

Shaun Quincey, the New Zealander attempting to row across the Tasman from Australia, may know by the end of this week when and where he's likely to land. (4′17″)

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07:55 Rabbit population increases in Central Otago

Rabbits are again in the firing line in Central Otago as population numbers increase and a new strategy to eliminate the pest begins to take shape. (3′16″)

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07:59 Stories of horror and death at Solomon Islands commission

Horror stories of death and torture are among the first testimonies given to the Solomon Island's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. (1′39″)

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08:09 Government defends performance funding for tertiary education

The Government is dismissing fears that already disadvantaged students will be shut out of tertiary courses as a result of a new funding plan. (5′02″)

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08:14 Cabinet turns down request to extend nine day fortnight

The Cabinet has turned down a request by some businesses to extend its nine day fortnight scheme. (3′33″)

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08:18 Northern Ireland votes on devolution

Northern Ireland's Assembly has passed a motion clearing the way for the handover of police and justice powers from London to Belfast by next month. (3′07″)

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08:22 Christians flee after Nigeria's massacre

In Nigeria, mass burials have begun for some of the 500 victims killed in a revenge attack near the city of Jos. (2′00″)

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08:23 India's upper house passes women's quota bill

Despite protests, India's upper house has approved a bill to reserve a third of all seats in parliament for women. (3′32″)

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08:27 Shorter queues promised as Ellerslie Flower Show opens

Organisers are promising shorter queues and a higher standard of competition as the Ellerslie International Flower Show opens today in Christhurch. (3′38″)

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08:30 Markets update for 10 March 2010

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. (37″)

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08:36 Sports news for 10 March 2010

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′24″)

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08:39 NZ travellers to be hit with entry fee to visit USA

New Zealanders travelling to the United States will be charged a twelve dollars entrance fee, all because the US wants to launch a major tourism campaign. (3′45″)

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08:44 Waatea news for 10 March 2010

News from the Waatea team. (2′35″)

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08:48 Horror stories told to Solomons reconciliation commission

Horror stories of death and torture are among the first testimonies given to the Solomon Island's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. (2′25″)

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08:50 More missing medals

More medals have gone missing from the Waiouru Army Museum - two sets of World War One medals gifted to the museum in 1979 and 1984. (3′07″)

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08:53 Wellington's mayor reacts to Wellywood opposition

A planned 'Wellywood' sign for the hills above Wellington airport has incited rage from many locals, some of whom have started Facebook groups in opposition. (4′36″)

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