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Morning Report for Tuesday 17 June 2008
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The Dawn Chorus
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Oil Price Hike
6:10 AM.The price of oil has reached a new record high overnight, nearly breaching the $140USD a barrel mark. Audio
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Honda's Hydrogen Car
6:12 AM.Car manufacturer Honda has began the first ever commercial production of a hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle. Audio
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The Reclassification Of Binge Drinking
6:15 AM.Health experts warn of a backlash by the Australian public if changes to the definition of binge drinking are implimented. Audio
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Pacific News
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 June 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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NCEA Review To Take Place
6:32 AM.The NCEA is to undergo the biggest shake-up since the schools' national qualification was introduced six years ago. Audio
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Liquor Outlet Laws Review
6:36 AM.The Prime Minister has signalled a toughening of laws around liquor outlets. Audio
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Morning Business
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NCEA Shake-Up
7:10 AM.Education correspondent, Gael Woods discusses the proposed upcoming changes that plan to address criticisms of the system. Audio
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Immigration Service Letter
7:14 AM.A letter sent to the Auditor General alleges Immigrations Service managers are pressuring staff to approve temporary permits. Audio
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Immigration Letter
7:16 AM.National's Immigration spokesman Lockwood Smith discusses the accusations. Audio
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Oil Price Record High
7:20 AM.Stephen Schork, energy analyst and publisher of the Schork Report on oil prices in North America. Audio
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Grain Price Rise
7:25 AM.Consumers are being warned to expect a fresh wave of food price increases as soaring grain prices hit home. Audio
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Climate Change Legislation
7:33 AM.Further changes could be made to the government's flagship climate change legislation, the Emmissions Trading Bill. Audio
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Liquor Store Laws
7:42 AM.The Government looks set to clamp down on the growing number of retail liquor outlets. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Coroner Recommends Boat Safety Changes
7:50 AM.The Otago-Southland regional coroner is recommending safety changes which could affect thousands of recreational boaties. Audio
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Rural Property Market Shows Strength
7:54 AM.The residential property market may be in the doldrums but it's a very different story in the rural sector. Audio
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The Hydrogen Car Is Here
7:57 AM.Japanese car manufacturer Honda has commenced the first commercial production of a hydrogen powered car. Audio
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NCEA Shake-Up Review
8:10 AM.The Qualifications Authority says the review will look at concerns about fairness, consistency and public confidence. Audio
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Immigration Letter Sparks Outcry
8:15 AM.The National Party says the public's confidence in the Immigration Service has been shattered, following new claims. Audio
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Hawkes Bay Sports Park Criticized
8:18 AM.Opponents of a proposed regional sports park in Hawkes Bay have labelled it 'irresponsible and insane'. Audio
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Light Bulb Ban
8:25 AM.The Government is banning the use of incandescent lightbulbs. Audio
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Markets Update
8:30 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Waatea News
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Same Sex Wedding Angers Church
8:50 AM.Anger is growing within the Anglican Church over a wedding-like service between two homosexual clergy. Audio
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China Flooding
8:53 AM.Some victims of China's earthquake have received yet another blow, with heavy rain forcing their evacuation. Audio
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CD - Chick Development
8:57 AM.A wildlife centre in Cheshire is using CD players to play bird song to orphaned bird chicks, so they can learn to sing. Audio