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Morning Report for Tuesday 14 December 2010
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Bumper crop means cherries could be cheaper for Xmas
8:55 AM.It's going to be a very Cherry Christmas this year. Orchardists around the country are reporting a bumper crop, bringing a bit of cheap Christmas cheer to fruit lovers. Audio
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Some areas may wait up to decade for fast broadband
8:52 AM.The chair of Crown Fibre Holdings, Simon Allen, says it could be up to ten years before some parts of the country get the ultra-fast broadband. Audio
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Telecom has long way to go before it wins UFB contracts
8:47 AM.The first government-funded fibre optic cable will be laid in Whangarei later today, as work to build the 1-point-5 billion dollar ultra fast broadband network finally gets underway. Audio
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Waatea News for 14 December 2010
8:44 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Man accused of killing NZer in critical condition
8:40 AM.The man accused of murdering New Zealand nurse, Michelle Beets in Sydney earlier this year, remains in a critical condition after an apparent suicide attempt. Audio
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Sports News for 14 December 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 14 December 2010
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Hospital pilot programme causing anxiety and frustration
8:27 AM.The union representing senior medical workers says a pilot programme that's allowing surgeons to rake in thousands of extra dollars a day is causing friction among hospital staff in West Auckland. Audio
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Investigators getting closer to truth about Sweden bombing
8:22 AM.Police in Sweden say they're almost certain the man responsible for two blasts in central Stockholm at the weekend was the 28-year-old Iraqi-born Swede, Taimour Abdulwahab al-Abdaly. Audio
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Worry foreign fishing vessels 'tragedy waiting to happen'
8:17 AM.A fishing industry commentator is raising questions about safety standards on foreign trawling boats after the second fatal sinking of a South Korean vessel inside New Zealand's search and rescue… Read more Audio
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Police Association says lockboxes are a half measure
8:14 AM.The Police Association says it's afraid it will take a horrific killing spree before the New Zealand Police are routinely armed. Audio
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Pike River receivers due to meet with workers
8:09 AM.In little under an hour's time, the receivers of Pike River Coal will meet with the company's staff to discuss their future. Audio
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More shoppers in stores, but not as much money being spent
7:57 AM.Retailers are warning of a tough Christmas ahead for the sector, as recession-weary shoppers close their wallets. Audio
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Government deficit expected to be worse than forecast
7:53 AM.The Government's deficit is expected to have ballooned to more than fifteen billion dollars. Audio
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Albacore tuna fishermen concerned about possible quotas
7:48 AM.Fishermen fear the albacore tuna fish could be added to the Quota Management System ending the traditional summer hunt for the species that doesn't have any limits on its catch. Audio
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Sports News for 14 December 2010
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Speed cameras nab cops hundreds of times every year
7:42 AM.Official documents show hundreds of police officers are being caught speeding on the job every year. Audio
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Auckland mayor defends higher rates starting point
7:30 AM.The new mayor of the Auckland supercity has admitted the council may struggle to find the savings it was supposed to make with the amalgamation of 8 councils earlier this year. Audio
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Police will have more access to guns from next year
7:22 AM.More front-line police officers will be getting firearms in their cars from the middle of next year. Audio
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Korean trawler may have hit iceberg
7:17 AM.The owners of a South Korean trawler which sank off Antarctica yesterday, say the vessel may have collided with an iceberg. Audio
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West Coast economy will survive Pike receivership - Mayor
7:14 AM.The West Coast is now anxiously waiting to hear what the receivers find out when they open the books of Pike River Coal. Audio
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Pike River families want Government to fund recovery effort
7:09 AM.The families of the 29 miners killed in the Pike River Coal Mine disaster are demanding the Government continues to fund the recovery effort. Audio
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Morning Business for 14 December 2010
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Clear picture on Auckland rates rise still months away
6:39 AM.It will months before Aucklanders have a clear picture of how much more they're likely to pay in rates under the new Auckland council. Audio
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Sunk South Korean trawler may have hit iceberg
6:35 AM.The owners of a South Korean trawler which sank suddenly off Antarctica yesterday, say the vessel may have collided with an iceberg. Audio
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Waatea News for 14 December 2010
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 14 December 2010
6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 14 December 2010
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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17-year-old takes kindergarten hostage in France
6:12 AM.A 17-year-old has been arrested in France after taking about 20 children hostage at a pre-school in the eastern city of Besancon, last night. Audio
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Pike River Coal calls in receivers
6:09 AM.The West Coast has been left reeling from another blow, with Pike River Coal announcing it's called in the receivers as it struggles to pay its bills. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 14 December 2010
6:00 AM.Pike River families want Government to fund recovery effort; West Coast economy will survive Pike receivership - Mayor; Korean trawler may have hit iceberg; Police will have more access to guns from… Read more Audio