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Summer Report for Friday 30 December 2011
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Summer Madness with Mark Cubey
8:54 AM.Let's join our Summer Madness correspondent Mark Cubey. Audio
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Keen to meet Mister or Miss Right? Here's how
8:49 AM.New Year's Eve is almost here and maybe you're thinking - this year I am determined to find the perfect person to share my life with. Audio
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Thousands of cruise ship tourists descend upon Akaroa
8:45 AM.In the small, French-settled village of Akaroa on Christchurch's Banks Peninsula it's proving to be a great season for tourism, giving a boost to struggling local businesses. Audio
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Spanish duke to appear before judge
8:40 AM.The son-in-law of Spain's King Juan Carlos has been summoned to appear before a judge over allegations of corruption. Audio
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Rhythm and Vines organiser tells of celebration highlights
8:38 AM.Twenty-eight thousand people are grooving in the New Year at the Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne. Audio
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Gisborne Herald chief reporter discusses local news
8:35 AM.Today we are joined by Debbie Gregory, who is chief reporter at the Gisborne Herald. Audio
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Markets Update for 30 December 2011
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Sports News for 30 December 2011
8:29 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Canterbury study uncovers mechanics of debris slides
8:26 AM.A Canterbury scientist is studying landslides to learn more about the physics that propel debris downhill. Audio
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Christchurch's celebrations moved to Hagley Park
8:23 AM.Christchurch's New Year celebrations will have a decidedly different feel this year. Audio
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Police warn to take care in New Year's holiday rush
8:13 AM.Many people will be hitting the roads today to get to their New Year's Eve destination. Audio
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Gumboots, rain coats and rain drops on New Year agenda
8:08 AM.Rain is expected throughout most of the country this weekend. Audio
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Place names: provincial capitals
7:55 AM.Whangarei, Napier, Masterton, Nelson, Blenheim: with Peter Dowling. Audio
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Sparkling new beers may replace traditional bubbles
7:50 AM.When it comes to toasting to good health and a happy new year during the holiday season, more often than not, it's champagne that's the drink of choice. Audio
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World youth yachting event comes to Napier
7:47 AM.Napier will be home to some of the world's top youth Optimist yachties over the next week. Audio
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Judge's ruling gives Auckland protesters leeway to camp
7:44 AM.The protesters still camping in Aotea Square could be there for several more weeks after a judge declined an application by the Auckland Council to arrest and imprison those remaining. Audio
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Christchurch police may have to use pre fabs next year
7:41 AM.The Christchurch Central Police Station could be operating out of pre fabs by early next year after the decision to abandon the 13-storey building it's called home for nearly forty years. Audio
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Turangi residents relieved by arrest
7:38 AM.Residents of Turangi say they're relieved someone has been arrested for the attack on a five-year-old girl last week, but they're still sickened by the act. Audio
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Sports News for 30 December 2011
7:30 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Samoa shifts timezones to align with New Zealand date
7:26 AM.Today is Friday the 30th of December 2011, and that's a date that will never occur in Samoa. Audio
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Tourists not put off Bay of Plenty by Rena
7:23 AM.Mount Maunganui is bracing itself for a big New Year's eve party tomorrow night. Audio
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Police Commissioner details NYE preparations
7:19 AM.The police are sending extra staff to holiday spots in preparation for New Years eve festivities. Audio
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RNZ reporter describes scene in Pohara
7:18 AM.Radio New Zealand's Mark Cubey is in a holiday bach a couple of minutes walk from Pohara beach. Audio
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Three families evacuate Golden Bay
7:16 AM.Three familes have left their homes in Golden Bay overnight as the flood-ravaged area was hit with more heavy rain. Audio
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Violence continues in Syria despite Arab League inspections
7:10 AM.Syrian security forces have shot dead 17 protesters, ahead of massive street protests expected there later today. Audio
07:00 News
07:25 Newspapers from the main centres
07:27 Sports news
07:45 Datelines
Megan Whelan looks at why Samoa is crossing the international dateline
07:50 Summer food and drink
Denise Garland talks to brewers about new summer beers
07:55 The history of place names
Peter Dowling gives an insight into how many of New Zealand's best known places got their names.
08:00 News
08:25 Weather and sports news
08:33 Markets and Regional newspapers
Debbie Gregory of the Gisborne Herald
08:37 Things to do:
The Rhythm and Vines Festival in Gisborne, and the Opti Yachts competition in Hawkes Bay
08:50 New Years resolutions
Georgina Ball finds out how to meet Mister or Miss Right
08:55 Summer Madness
Mark Cubey on the frustrations of summer