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Morning Report for Wednesday 17 February 2010
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Bird named Coenocorypha Aucklandica Perseverance
8:57 AM.The first new native bird to be discovered in more than 50 years has finally been given its official name - and it's a bit of a mouthful. Audio
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Three more arrests over protected wildlife
8:53 AM.The Department of Conservation says growing international interest in our flora and fauna is enticing people to smuggle protected species out of the country. Audio
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Waatea news for 17 February 2010
8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Art of Queuing to be part of UK immigration test
8:47 AM.As the stereotype goes, the British are very fond of queuing... but now there are moves afoot to make it intrinisicly part of being"British." Audio
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British TV presenter admits mercy killing
8:44 AM.British police are to investigate after a television presenter admitted on-air that he had killed his ailing lover. Audio
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Fisheries Minister says commercial trout farming not on agenda
8:40 AM.The Minister of Fisheries says trout fishing won't be opened up to commercial farming as part of moves to boost the aquaculture sector. Audio
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Sports news for 17 February 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 17 February 2010
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Doubtful future for Taranaki back-country rail line
8:26 AM.There's little light at the end of the tunnel for a broken-down Taranaki railway line under threat of closure. Audio
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Push to have Runanga o Ngai Tahu recognised as Kai Tahu
8:23 AM.Some Ngai Tahu Maori language speakers are pushing for the Runanga o Ngai Tahu to be renamed Te Runaka o Kai Tahu. Audio
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National's other support parties want information on whanau ora
8:20 AM.Two of National's support parties, ACT and United Future, say they want more information on the Whanau Ora policy, and an assurance it won't be exclusively for Maori. Audio
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Education groups say Step Change not cost neutral
8:16 AM.Parents of children doing especially well, or especially badly, will be given the chance to choose their preferred school under a proposal being considered by the Government. Audio
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Greens call for MMP referendum spending cap
8:12 AM.The Green Party says it's essential that spending caps are placed on campaigning in next year's MMP referendum. Audio
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Dubai says"European hit squad"killed top Hamas official
8:08 AM.The police in Dubai claim a European hit squad assassinated a top Hamas official in the city last month. Audio
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Heavy snowfall forces postponements at Winter Olympics
7:57 AM.First it was the case of not enough snow, now its too much! Audio
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Wellington city-wide liquor ban could be in place by June
7:53 AM.Wellington could become the first main centre to introduce a 24 hour a day, seven day a week city-wide liquor ban, possibly as early as June. Audio
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Taliban says commander still in Afghanistan
7:48 AM.The Taliban is denying claims one of its top commanders has been captured in Pakistan. Audio
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Sports news for 17 February 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Tongan PM expected to appear at sinking inquiry today
7:40 AM.The Royal Commission into the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika is due to restart today after being delayed by Cyclone Rene which swept over the country. Audio
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Govt to provide business for Safe Air, following job losses
7:35 AM.The union representing 100 laid-off aircraft engineers says the Minister of Defence owes them an explanation for why they've lost their jobs. Audio
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Wellington train breakdowns for the third time this week
7:28 AM.Wellington's train services ground to a halt last night for the third time this week after an electrical fault, affecting hundreds of homebound commuters. Audio
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New rules for election campaign funding
7:22 AM.The government has come up with its own rules for election campaign funding including a sky's the limit policy on how much third parties can spend. Audio
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Mallard says Step Change education programme wont work
7:16 AM.Parents of under and over-performing children would be given free rein to pick and choose schools under a proposal being considered by the Education Minister Anne Tolley. Audio
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Al-Qaeda threatens competitors in next week's Hockey World Cup
7:12 AM.Joining us is the BBC's New Delhi correspondent, Sanjoy Majumder. Audio
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Hockey NZ says still plans to go to Delhi
7:08 AM.Al-Qaeda has issued a threat against competitors in next week's Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Audio
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Morning business for 17 February 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Parents may get more say on choice of school
6:39 AM.The government's is looking at directly funding the parents of under and over performing students so they can choose the school they think will best serve their children's needs. Audio
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Hockey chief monitoring security after Al Qaeda threat
6:35 AM.The terrorist network Al Qaeda has reportedly threatened to attack competitors at the Hockey World Cup to be played in New Delhi next week. Audio
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Waatea news for 17 February 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 17 February 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 17 February 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Turia accepts Whanau Ora for all
6:15 AM.The Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she accepts that the Whanau Ora policy will be open to all, but she says if that's the case, extra funding will be needed. Audio