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Summer Report for Thursday 21 January 2010
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Place names: amusing names
9:51 AM.Nightcaps, Nonoti, Oilskin Pass, Skulkers Bay, Dismal Swamp, Manui: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's 'Place Names of New Zealand'. Audio
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Get the loose change ready - the world's best buskers are back
9:39 AM.The Clogghoppers - the smallest banjo orchestra with circus tricks in the world. They were one of the acts at last year's World Buskers Festival and more fun in the sun is promised at this year's… Read more Audio
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Passions for jewels
9:18 AM.Whether it's the sparkle of a diamond ring, a glass bangle from India or the quiet shine of a Fijian tabua or whaletooth - jewellery plays a huge role in many women's lives. Audio
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Auckland's homeless to gain inner city housing
9:15 AM.Resource consent has been given for a $100,000,000 project with 80 inner city apartments in Auckland for homeless people to shift into. Audio
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Political reaction to tax working group report
9:10 AM.The Government's response to the recommendations for tax changes is being closely watched, after the Tax Working Group tabled proposals for a major overhaul. Audio
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Call for new approach from government to environmental issues
8:51 AM.One of the country's leading environmental educators says local and central government have to completely revise their approach to environmental issues. Audio
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Chatham Islands harnessing wind power
8:49 AM.In what may well count as the country's smallest wind farm, the Chatham Islands is putting up two wind turbines to try to cut locals' power bills. Audio
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Business news for 21 January 2010
8:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Obama's health care reforms face being held up in Senate
8:42 AM.Barack Obama's health care reforms face being held up in the senate after the shock loss of the traditionally safe Democratic seat of Massachusetts. Audio
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Mike Moore to be NZ's man in Washington DC
8:39 AM.He's been the Prime Minister and he's led the World Trade Organisation and now Mike Moore has been named as New Zealand's next ambassador to the United States. Audio
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Business and union leaders react to tax proposals
8:33 AM.Returning to our lead story now, and the Tax Working Group is urging a fundamental shake-up of the tax system saying as it stands it is unfair, incoherent and an obstacle to economic growth. Audio
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Youngsters rescued from rip at Riversdale Beach
8:30 AM.Fifteen youngsters and an adult have been rescued at Riversdale beach, east of Masterton. Audio
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MSF angry at aid being turned away from Haiti's main airport
8:27 AM.Haiti's largest aftershock since last week's earthquake has sent people running in panic but does not appear to have caused further damage or impeded relief efforts. Audio
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Sports news for 21 January 2010
8:22 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Fast track for Waterview link riles opponents
8:17 AM.Opponents of Auckland's Waterview motorway connection say the way the Government is pushing the project through is undemocratic. Audio
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Rower embarks on trans-Tasman attempt
8:14 AM.New Zealand rower Shaun Quincey's just embarked on a two month journey to cross the Tasman Sea. Audio
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Tax leader says 'incoherent' tax system must change
8:09 AM.The proposals to over-haul the tax system has sparked debate and warnings that low and middle income groups could be be hit hard. Audio
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Wahine mast installed in Eastbourne
7:57 AM.A mast from the Wahine is the centrepiece of a ceremony in the Wellington suburb of Eastbourne today to remeber the lives lost in the ship's sinking. Audio
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Codeine restriction expected to be adopted
7:52 AM.Pharmacists are already taking codeine-based pain killers off the shelves in preparation for anticipated new rules. Audio
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Bidding open for oil and gas exploration
7:48 AM.The Government is offering six new permits to drill for oil and gas across the Reinga Basin, off the northwest coast. Audio
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News from the financial markets
7:46 AM.For an update on the markets we're joined by Keith Ferguson, an investment adviser with Craigs Investment Partners based in Wellington. Audio
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Microsoft moves to fix browser
7:43 AM.Microsoft is about to release an update for its internet browser, after a loophole allowed a cyber attack on Google. Audio
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Former Youth Court head criticises three strikes
7:40 AM.The former Youth Court head judge is criticising the Government's three strikes policy targeting the most violent criminals. Audio
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Suspect hands himself in after Virginia mass shooting
7:38 AM.A man suspected of shooting dead eight people in rural Virginia in the United States has handed himself in after an all night stand-off. Audio
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Hide says new law will prevent LA Galaxy-style fiascos
7:29 AM.The Local Government Minister Rodney Hide says an incoming new law should make it harder for councils to get involved in financial disasters like the LA Galaxy soccer match. Audio
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Sports news for 21 January 2010
7:25 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Massachusetts defeat blow for Obama
7:22 AM.The US President Barack Obama is taking stock following his party's shock loss in the Massachusetts Senate election. Audio
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Aftershock sends Haitians running from their homes
7:17 AM.Haiti has been hit by the strongest aftershock since last week's earthquake, sending people running out of already weakened buildings fearing their collapse. Audio
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Finance Minister responds
7:12 AM.The Finance Minister Bill English has been listening to that and he joins us. Audio
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Tax changes could hit families who rent
7:09 AM.A proposed rise in GST and new property taxes is creating anxiety and debate following the release of the Tax Working Group's recommendations. Audio
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Top stories for Thursday 21 January 2009
7:00 AM.Haiti is rocked by a very strong aftershock. The former principal youth court judge criticises the government's three strikes policy and people on the street reject proposals to raise GST to 15… Read more Audio
Monday to Friday, 7am - 10am
Thursday 21 January 2010
What's going on:
Buskers Festival, Christchurch
Place to be: Fishing in Queenstown
Bug: White moth
Image sourced at Wikimedia.