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Morning Report for Wednesday 23 April 2008
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Turn Off TV Week
8:55 AM.It's Turn Off TV Week for locals in two communities near Dunedin. And the idea is catching on! Audio
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Tango Treatment for Depression
8:51 AM.An Australian psychology researcher is beginning a six-week trial aimed at testing the tango as a treatment for depression. Audio
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Waatea News
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Motorcycle Safety Campaign
8:45 AM.A motorcycle safety package has been announced, as commuters and leisure riders flock to cheaper transport options. Audio
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Kiwifruit Seasonal Worker Changes
8:41 AM.Kiwifruit growers in the Bay of Plenty say they're being saddled with huge over plans to house essential seasonal workers. Audio
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Sports News
8:32 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Markets Update
8:30 AM.A quick market update. Audio
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Elections in Tonga
8:27 AM.The two tier election process in Tonga begins today. The 33 noble families elect 9 people to represent them in parliament. Audio
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US Democratic Presidential Race
8:23 AM.The heat is being turned up on the US Democratic presidential race in Pennsylvania. Audio
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Junior Doctors Prepare to Strike Again
8:15 AM.The current crisis deepened yesterday with news the doctors would strike again for two days at the beginning of next month. Audio
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Contaminated Medicine Reportedly in New Zealand (Part 3)
8:09 AM.The Agency responsible for the safety of medicines says there is no risk from a contaminated drug linked to 81 deaths in the US. Audio
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Hotel Bedtime Stories
7:56 AM.British writer Damian Barr is halfway through a two week stint offering what's thought to be a first ever hotel service. Audio
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NZ Rugby Crisis?
7:53 AM.The NZ Rugby Union holds it's AGM in Wellington today and is expected to report another multi-million dollar loss. Audio
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Zimbabwe's Church Leaders Speak Out
7:51 AM.Zimbabwe's Church leaders are calling for international action by UN and African countries to reign in post-election violence. Audio
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Changes in Financial Advisors Bill Criticised
7:48 AM.The government is fast-tracking plans to regulate financial advisors, but some in the industry have criticised the proposals. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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"Chamblee Six"Rewarded
7:36 AM.The NZ Police have presented a $10000 reward to the Chinese immigrants who captured the fugitive Nai Yin Xue in the USA. Audio
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DOC Rat Trap
7:27 AM.A race is underway to trap a rat on a Hauraki Gulf island which is meant to be predator free. Audio
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Inquiry into Actions of Immigration Service Boss
7:27 AM.A new investigation into the involvement of the head of the Immigration Service in residency applications by relatives is due. Audio
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Contaminated Medicine Reportedly in New Zealand (Part 2)
7:19 AM.A contaminated blood thinner from China that has been linked to 81 deaths in the US is present in drug supplies in New Zealand. Audio
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Pennsylvanians Vote in Democratic Primary
7:15 AM.Voters in Pennsylvania are casting their ballots in a critical primary in the Democrat presidential nomination race. Audio
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Junior Doctors Strike - Day Two
7:08 AM.DHBs around the country are reassuring the public they're managing to cope, whilst the Resident Doctors Assn. dispute the claim. Audio
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Morning Business News for 23 April 2008
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NZ Post Pricing Changes
6:41 AM.Recent changes by New Zealand Post means the cost of posting parcels has gone up for some and down for others. Audio
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Junior Doctors Strike Claims Criticised
6:38 AM.Doctors at regional hospitals are rubbishing claims that they could close soon due to the lack of Junior Doctors. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 23 April 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Contaminated Medicine Reportedly in New Zealand
6:10 AM.A contaminated blood thinner from China that has been linked to 81 deaths in the US is present in drug supplies in New Zealand. Audio
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Riroriro - The Grey Warbler
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories For 23 April 2008
6:00 AM.Jnr Doctors Strike, US Presidential Race, Contaminated Drug, Immigration Investigation, Rat Trap,'Chamblee Six', Broadband plan Audio