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Morning Report for Thursday 18 December 2008
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Experimental video review rule criticised
8:57 AM.New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said each team should be entitled to just one failed appeal per innings, not three. Audio
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Ministry of Education accused of ignoring bilingual education
8:55 AM.The Ministry of Education is being accused of ignoring the importance of bilingual education. Audio
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Wellington homeowners could face hefty repair bills
8:52 AM.Wellington homeowners with dodgy drains could face hefty repair bills, depending on the outcome of an investigation. Audio
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Waatea News
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Possible shortage of guards if new prison's go ahead
8:41 AM.Questions are being asked about where the extra prison guards will come from if four new prisons are needed. Audio
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Mystery backers underwrite Tasman deficit
8:36 AM.A group of mystery backers have agreed to last-minute support for Tasman, which will keep the Makos in the Air New Zealand Cup. Audio
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Markets Update
8:30 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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The Fitz closes doors - Palmerston North
8:27 AM.It isn't pretty but it is a legend at least among Palmerston North's sometimes-hard drinking students. Audio
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Southland Police to make house calls
8:24 AM.The police in Southland will be making 'house calls' to high risk offenders between now and Christmas. Audio
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Ban on coal and gas power station closer to being repealed
8:21 AM.The Government's Bill which will do away with the 10-year restriction passed its first and second readings in Parliament. Audio
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Fiji leader sends strong letter to McCully
8:16 AM.Foreign Minister Murray McCully says he will respond to what he calls a robust letter from Fiji's interim PM Frank Bainimarama. Audio
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Wizard Home Loans close down
8:14 AM.The New Zealand staffs of Wizard Home Loans are now looking for new jobs just a week out from Christmas. Audio
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Bungled bridge project leaves visitors high and dry
7:56 AM.A bungled bridge project in Kerikeri has stranded a local tourist attraction - and left visitors high and dry. Audio
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Fallout continues over Iraqi journalist
7:52 AM.The fallout from the incident where an Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at President Bush continues. Audio
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Concerns over ABC Learning Centre sale
7:48 AM.The ABC Learning Centre's plan to sell its childcare centres in one block is prompting concern about its impact on the sector. Audio
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Sports News
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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OPEC reduces oil supply to rescue prices
7:38 AM.OPEC has agreed to cut 2.2 million barrels per day from oil markets, its deepest ever reduction. Audio
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Fijian student hoping to complete degree
7:28 AM.The Fijian at the centre of the row is hoping to complete his degree in sports medicine on-line if he is unable to return to NZ. Audio
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Expelling Commissioner media speculation - Fijian Govt
7:25 AM.The Fijian government says talk of New Zealand's acting high commissioner being expelled is just media speculation. Audio
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Generic drugs well regulated, says Pharmac
7:22 AM.Pharmac plans to switch to generic forms of two commonly prescribed brand name medicines , Panadol and Losec. Audio
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More lending firms may follow Wizard Home Loans
7:18 AM.Tougher times could follow for prospective homebuyers as lenders tighten their criteria for deposits to protect themselves. Audio
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NZ Dollar rises over night
7:16 AM.The New Zealand dollar has been rising overnight - this morning it was trading at nearly 59 US cents. Audio
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Morning Business
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 18 December 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for Thursday 18 December 2008
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Wizard Home Loans to close doors
6:10 AM.Wizard Home Loans are closing their doors in the face of harsh economic conditions. 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 Thursday 18 December 2008
6:00 AM.Wizard Home Loans to close doors, NZ Dollar rises over night, Generic drugs well regulated, says Pharmac. Audio