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Morning Report for Monday 1 March 2010
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:57 AM.We cross to Melbourne now to join Phil Kafcaloudes... Audio
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Bluff oyster season opens but weather may hinder harvest
8:54 AM.The first of this year's Bluff oysters will be harvested today at the start of the eagerly anticipated season. Audio
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Freezing works forced to cut back hours
8:51 AM.Freezing works around the country are being forced to review prices and cut hours as farmers hold onto their sheep and cattle. Audio
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Waatea news for 1 March 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Firefighters worry dwindling volunteer numbers
8:45 AM.Volunteer firefighters are worried their numbers will dwindle as the population ages. Audio
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Cook Islands atoll pleads for cyclone shelter
8:39 AM.The leader of a community living on an atoll more than a thousand kilometres north of Rarotonga is pleading for the Cook Islands government to build his community a cyclone shelter. Audio
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Tsunami advisory cancelled
8:38 AM.As a result of a civil defence meeting at 8am this morning. Audio
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Sports news for 1 March 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets update for 1 March 2010
8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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NZ cricketers come up trumps
8:26 AM.The Black Caps have moved from the outhouse to the penthouse with their thrilling victory in last night's 20 / 20 clash against Australia in Christchurch. Audio
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Rodney Hide focuses on cutting government spending
8:22 AM.The Act Party's conference was held at the weekend, its first since Rodney Hide's travel expenses scandal left his leadership of the party in question. Audio
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Civil Defence say changes to tsunami alert system pay off
8:16 AM.Civil Defence officials say the response to the weekend's tsunami threat show changes to New Zealand's tsunami alert system have paid off. Audio
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New Zealander in Chile says earthquake is devastating
8:12 AM.New Zealander Sean Hallissey has been in Santiago with his wife on business for two months and was due to leave tomorrow. Audio
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Chile earthquake update
8:09 AM.The death toll from the Chilean earthquake has now reached 708. Audio
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Arts presenter immerses herself in Festival offerings
7:55 AM.The first three days of the New Zealand International Arts Festival in Wellington. Audio
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Winter Olympics enter final day
7:52 AM.It's the last day of the Winter Olypmics, with Vancouver's closing ceremony being staged tonight. Audio
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Tax avoidance under spotlight in Budget
7:48 AM.With the tax system set for an overhaul in this year's budget, widespread tax evasion is under scrutiny. Audio
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Sports news for 1 March 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Act party rank and file frustrated at lack of progress
7:40 AM.Divisions have emerged within the Act Party membership over the direction the party should take. Audio
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Civil Defence minister on tsunami warnings
7:35 AM.More on the Tsunami alert, the Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, joins us now. Audio
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Government mulls total ban on alcohol for younger drivers
7:27 AM.A total ban on alcohol for drivers under the age of 20 should be in place by the end of this year. Audio
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Waitakere mayor: surf life savers need power of arrest
7:24 AM.The Waitakere City mayor says surf life savers and council officers need the power to arrest citizens who ignore civil defence warnings during emergencies. Audio
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Chileans urge local Embassy to set up phone number
7:21 AM.Chileans here are pleading for their Embassy here to set up a hotline to Chile, so they can get information on their relatives. Audio
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Tense mood as aftershocks rattle Chile
7:17 AM.For the latest from Chile, we're joined by reporter Gideon Long in the capital Santiago. Audio
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Ministry of Civil Defence gives tsunami update
7:13 AM.Local Civil Defence teams have been monitoring the threat from tsunami surges through the night. Audio
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Chile earthquake update
7:09 AM.A tsunami advisory for New Zealand remains in place this morning but is likely to be lifted later today. Audio
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Morning business for 1 March 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Pacific Islands respond more rapidily to tsunami threat
6:38 AM.Disaster management officials in the Pacific say they were better prepared for the possiblity of tsunami yesterday because of last year's devastating tsunami in Samoa. Audio
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Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre still monitoring shocks
6:35 AM.Tsunami warnings have been lifted across the Pacific but an advisory remains in place for New Zealand. Audio
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Waatea news for 1 March 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 March 2010
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific news for 1 March 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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NZ Olympics chief says team has been a success
6:16 AM.With the Winter Olympics officially ending tonight, it's been a disappointing campaign from the New Zealand team as far as medal success goes. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 1 March 2010
6:00 AM.Chile earthquake update, Ministry of Civil Defence gives tsunami update, Tense mood as aftershocks rattle Chile, Chileans urge local Embassy to set up phone number, Waitakere mayor: surf life savers… Read more Audio