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Podcast title	RNZ: Morning Report
Website URL	http://www.radionz.co.nz/natio...
Description	The most authoritative and comprehensive coverage of local and world events to be found on morning radio happens from 6:00am to 9:00am every weekday on Radio New Zealand National.
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1. Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia download (audio/mpeg, 0.79Mb) Description: Let's have a chat to our Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh, who's speaking to us from Queensland.
2. Zebras' stripes discourage flies, says scientists download (audio/mpeg, 0.94Mb) Description: The age-old mystery of how zebras got their stripes might have been solved -- and it's all about flies.
3. Manu Korihi News for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.14Mb) Description: The tribal-led Independent Constitutional Working Group, says a lot of Maori appear to have abandoned hope of parliament ever delivering for them; A new era of partnership begins today between the Hamilton City Council and Waikato -Tainui iwi; An iwi fiercely opposed to deep-sea oil drilling is sending a representative to an international conference on sustainability, energy and the environment; Bay of Plenty Regional Council says if a trial aimed at preventing the release of nitrogen and phosphorous from the bed of Lake Rotoehu is successful, it could be used in bigger lakes in the region.
4. Trade Minister warns US not to use trade talks against China download (audio/mpeg, 1.01Mb) Description: New Zealand says it will pull out of regional trade talks if they become a vehicle to contain the rise of China.
5. Radio Live decision sets precedent for broadcasters download (audio/mpeg, 2.19Mb) Description: That was the Prime Minister, John Key, on Radio Live last year, a broadcast that has now been referred to the police by the Electoral Commission.
6. Sports News for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.16Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
7. Markets Update for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.25Mb) Description: A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
8. Navy commander rejects reports he endangered yacht download (audio/mpeg, 1.36Mb) Description: The officer in charge of HMNZS Wellington when it searched for the stricken yacht, Berserk, has rejected claims his ship told the crew to leave a safe harbour in the middle of an Antarctic storm.
9. All Blacks continue to have honours heaped on them download (audio/mpeg, 1.47Mb) Description: The All Blacks are continuing to sweep all before them.
10. Maori party says being in govt has helped Treaty argument download (audio/mpeg, 1.14Mb) Description: The Maori Party is adamant being a government support party has helped put more pressure on National to include a Treaty of Waitangi clause in legislation paving the way for asset sales.
11. CTU economist questions banks' high level of profitability download (audio/mpeg, 1.47Mb) Description: As we reported earlier, profits for the main street banks soared in the second half of last year, with the big five's profits rising collectively by 25 percent.
12. Building panel explains just what went wrong with CTV building download (audio/mpeg, 2.18Mb) Description: An inquiry ordered by the Government has found the CTV building which failed massively in the February Christchurch earthquake did not meet building standards when it was constructed in 1986.
13. Should the next England football manager be English? download (audio/mpeg, 0.92Mb) Description: English football is in turmoil after the sudden resignation of its manager, Fabio Capello yesterday.
14. NZ woman claims Empire State stair race download (audio/mpeg, 0.87Mb) Description: Wellington athlete Melissa Moon is the stair climbing champion of New York, after claiming her second womens title in the race up the Empire State Building.
15. Solid Energy planning newcoal mine development download (audio/mpeg, 0.84Mb) Description: Solid Energy has unveiled plans to mine five million tonnes of coking coal at Stockton Opencast Mine, north of Westport.
16. Fate of expensive Rugby World Cup's Cloud undecided download (audio/mpeg, 1.35Mb) Description: The fate of one of the most expensive legacies of the Rugby World Cup - the Cloud - is up in the air.
17. Sports News for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.91Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
18. Commission told Pike was disaster waiting to happen download (audio/mpeg, 1.18Mb) Description: The Royal Commission into the Pike River mine explosion has been told the mine was a disaster waiting to happen.
19. Fall in number of jobless masks true labour market picture download (audio/mpeg, 1.44Mb) Description: The number of people without jobs is falling but economists say that news is masking worrying developments in the job market.
20. All Blacks clean up at Halberg Awards download (audio/mpeg, 0.92Mb) Description: The All Blacks have cleaned at the Halberg Awards.
21. Potential breakthough in the bid to bailout Greece download (audio/mpeg, 1.03Mb) Description: After weeks of discussion Greek politicians have finally agreed a deal over fresh austerity measures.
22. Major banks profits rise 25 percent in second half of 2011 download (audio/mpeg, 1.62Mb) Description: We don't need reminding that the world economy is going through tough times but in the banking sector at least, it's not all gloomy.
23. Child killed in Motueka school field download (audio/mpeg, 0.93Mb) Description: A five year old boy has been killed in an accident at Motueka High School.
24. Checks of more than 300 other buildings download (audio/mpeg, 1.68Mb) Description: With the finding that the CTV building did not meet prevailing standards when it was built in 1986, the Housing and Building Department has already started checking other buildings from the era.
25. Housing department starts countrywide building checks download (audio/mpeg, 1.19Mb) Description: A man whose wife was one of the 116 people killed in the CTV building in the February earthquake says he may consider legal action against those responsible for its failure.
26. Morning Business for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 4.01Mb) Description: News from the business sector including a market report.
27. Asset sales unpopular with Chch councillors download (audio/mpeg, 1.18Mb) Description: Staying in Christchurch and the suggestion the Council should sell some of its assets to help pay for the rebuilding of the city.
28. Minister says failures in CTV building have been identified download (audio/mpeg, 0.63Mb) Description: The Housing and Building Department has started checking other buildings after an inquiry yesterday found the Canterbury Television building in Christchurch did not meet prevailing standards when it was built in 1986.
29. Manu Korihi News for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.21Mb) Description: A new era of partnership begins today between the Hamilton City Council and Waikato -Tainui iwi; The tribal-led Independent Constitutional Working Group, says a lot of Maori appear to have abandoned hope of parliament ever delivering for them; An iwi fiercely opposed to deep-sea oil drilling is sending a representative to an international conference on sustainability, energy and the environment; Bay of Plenty Regional Council says if a trial aimed at preventing the release of nitrogen and phosphorous from the bed of Lake Rotoehu is successful, it could be used in bigger lakes in the region.
30. Morning Rural News for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.82Mb) Description: News from the rural and farming sector.
31. Pacific News for 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.29Mb) Description: The latest from the Pacific region.
32. Argentina to go to the UN over the disputed Falkland Islands download (audio/mpeg, 1.15Mb) Description: Argentina's president, Cristina Fernández, now says she'll go to the United Nations after Britain announced it was sending one of its most modern naval destroyers to the region.
33. Top Stories for Friday 10 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 10.03Mb) Description: After a damning report into the CTV building, how many other Christchurch buildings had faults when the earthquake struck? Police investigate the tragic death of a five year old and when so many businesses are struggling, how did the country's big banks increase profits by a quarter?
34. Scientists reach lake 4 kilometres under Antarctica download (audio/mpeg, 1.19Mb) Description: For the first time ever Russian researchers have drilled into a lake that's been trapped underneath Antarctica for at least 15 million years.
35. Restaurant takes snapper off menu over sustainability download (audio/mpeg, 1.08Mb) Description: An award-winning Wellington restaurant will take snapper off its summer menu because it rates poorly in an environmental group's consumer guide for sustainably caught fish.
36. Manu Korihi News for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.11Mb) Description: The President of the New Zealand Jewish Council says he's still offended by a holocaust reference made by a Taranaki language lecturer, but he's prepared to listen to him; Violent teenage girls in Hamilton are being tamed by a project run by Maori and the police; Three leading Maori food and drink brands have been clustered under one name, in a bid to boost exports; The Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation is today bringing together up and coming Maori leaders and business people in Auckland at Maori Business Leadership Symposium.
37. Politicans say desecration of Hobson's grave 'despicable' download (audio/mpeg, 1.03Mb) Description: The desecration of the grave of New Zealand's first Governor, William Hobson, has been universally condemned by political leaders, who are calling it dishonourable and despicable.
38. Sports News for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.28Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
39. Markets Update for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.30Mb) Description: A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
40. Apple growers say licensing scheme stymies exports download (audio/mpeg, 1.25Mb) Description: Some apple growers say they've been denied access to the newly opened Australian market.
41. Labour says NZOA deputy chairman should resign download (audio/mpeg, 1.39Mb) Description: The Deputy Chairman of New Zealand on Air, Stephen McElrea has been accused of having a conflict of interest in the decision to fund a documentary on the government's Whanau Ora policy.
42. 50 cent rise to wage a pittance - workers download (audio/mpeg, 1.10Mb) Description: Workers paid the minimum wage say the latest increase of fifty cents an hour is a pittance and is unlikely to make it much easier for low income earners.
43. Chch Press editor says frustration with council intensifying download (audio/mpeg, 1.66Mb) Description: The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at the end of his tether.
44. Maternity proposal to place extra pressure on mothers download (audio/mpeg, 1.30Mb) Description: A Whanganui womens group says a proposal to move specialist maternity services to Palmerston North is likely to put extra pressure on expectant mothers.
45. Electoral Commission refers PM's radio show to police download (audio/mpeg, 0.91Mb) Description: The Electoral Commission is referring a radio show hosted by the Prime Minister to the police, over a possible breach of electoral law.
46. Sports writer tips All Blacks for top Halberg award tonight download (audio/mpeg, 0.87Mb) Description: World Cup success is expected to give the All Blacks the top award when New Zealand's sporting talent is recognised at the annual Halberg Awards in Auckland tonight.
47. Trainee doctors live with Pacific family to improve GP skills download (audio/mpeg, 1.17Mb) Description: Trainee doctors at the University of Otago are being prescribed a dose of real life with a Pacific family to learn how to treat Pacific patients.
48. The race for the White House reignites download (audio/mpeg, 1.97Mb) Description: The Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has swept all three contests in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado as the contest to be the Republican nominee for the Presidency continues.
49. Sports News for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.82Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
50. Syrian troops resume their bombardment of Homs download (audio/mpeg, 1.65Mb) Description: For a fifth day, Syrian forces have continued to pour artillery fire into parts of the city of Homs which oppose the government.
51. Aspects of Pike River investigation challenged download (audio/mpeg, 1.39Mb) Description: The Department of Labour investigation into the Pike River mine explosion and the way it was carried out has been challenged at the Royal Commission inquiring into the disaster.
52. Hui reinforce message from Maori download (audio/mpeg, 1.65Mb) Description: The Finance Minister, Bill English, hosted the hui.
53. Maori make clear to government distaste at hasty hui download (audio/mpeg, 1.39Mb) Description: Maori have given the government a clear message they aren't happy with the consultation process around the partial sale of four state owned companies.
54. Brownlee says frustration growing with Christchurch council download (audio/mpeg, 1.52Mb) Description: The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.
55. Chief Executive outlines reasons for maternity care travel download (audio/mpeg, 1.43Mb) Description: The Whanganui District Health Board Chief Executive, Julie Patterson.
56. Opponents say Wanganui's maternity plans could endanger lives download (audio/mpeg, 1.17Mb) Description: The opponents of a plan to do away with specialist maternity care in Whanganui say the move could put hundreds of babies each year at additional risk of lifelong and severe health problems.
57. Morning Business for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 4.54Mb) Description: News from the business sector including a market report.
58. Could ethics oversight changes hurt clinical trials? download (audio/mpeg, 0.94Mb) Description: The group responsible for overseeing the ethics of medical experiments says a plan to reduce its role will put participants in clinical trials at risk.
59. Opponents to maternity care plan worry about risk to babies download (audio/mpeg, 0.62Mb) Description: Opponents of a plan to do away with specialist maternity care in Whanganui say the move could put hundreds of babies each year at risk.
60. Manu Korihi News for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.11Mb) Description: Violent teenage girls in Hamilton are being tamed by a project run by Maori and the police; The President of the New Zealand Jewish Council says he's still offended by a holocaust reference made by a Taranaki language lecturer, but he's prepared to listen to him; The Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation is today bringing together up and coming Maori leaders and business people in Auckland at Maori Business Leadership Symposium; Three leading Maori food and drink brands have been clustered under one name, in a bid to boost exports.
61. Morning Rural News for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.64Mb) Description: News from the rural and farming sector.
62. Pacific News for 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.29Mb) Description: The latest from the Pacific region.
63. Domestic netball teams may have to be privatised to survive download (audio/mpeg, 1.02Mb) Description: A former Netball New Zealand board chair says some domestic netball franchises may need to be privatised if they can't get their books out of the red.
64. Maori Party condemns treaty protest grave desecration download (audio/mpeg, 0.76Mb) Description: The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says she doesn't condone the desecration of the grave of New Zealand's first Governor, with the spray painted words, lies and honour tiriti.
65. Top Stories for Thursday 9 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 10.24Mb) Description: Opponents say Wanganui's maternity plans could endanger lives; Chief Executive outlines reasons for maternity care travel; Brownlee says frustration growing with Christchurch council; Maori make clear to government distaste at hasty hui; Hui reinforce message from Maori; Aspects of Pike River investigation challenged; Syrian troops resume their bombardment of Homs.
66. Records - and competitors - tumble at Masters Games download (audio/mpeg, 1.23Mb) Description: The records are tumbling and the injuries are mounting up at the 23rd Masters Games in Dunedin.
67. Social media content continues to leak out of Syria download (audio/mpeg, 0.77Mb) Description: The Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, is visiting the Syrian capital for talks with President Bashar al-Assad, as intense violence continues.
68. Political crisis in Maldives download (audio/mpeg, 0.87Mb) Description: The President of the Maldives has resigned after a police mutiny.
69. Manu Korihi News for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.15Mb) Description: Members of New Zealand's second largest iwi will now have the chance to express their views to the Government, over its intention to partially sell off four state owned enterprises; The Taranaki Daily News says it regrets taking out of context holocaust comments made by a Taranaki language lecturer; The Maori Broadcasting Funding Agency says there aren't enough people with training and experience to produce programmes that promote te reo Maori; It may be the height of summer, but a Turangi-based iwi is busy insulating hundreds of houses.
70. Navy barge hits rocks off Tutukaka download (audio/mpeg, 0.78Mb) Description: A navy vessel is taking on water after hitting rocks on off Tutakaka, Northland.
71. Lawyer says mandatory child abuse reporting is necessary download (audio/mpeg, 0.96Mb) Description: A South Auckland lawyer says mandatory reporting of child abuse is necessary, in light of a second conviction for the abuse of a 9 year old Auckland girl.
72. Republicans see politics in Eastwood Super Bowl ad download (audio/mpeg, 1.25Mb) Description: The most talked-about advertisement of the Super Bowl half-time is being described as one of the loudest flashpoints yet in the early re-election campaign of President Obama.
73. Sports News for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.23Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
74. Markets Update for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.27Mb) Description: A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
75. Queensland evacuees wait to return to their homes download (audio/mpeg, 1.25Mb) Description: Residents in the Queensland town of St George are facing a new threat, with flood waters damaging the local sewage treatment plant and contaminating waters.
76. Parliament to consider Monday-ising Waitangi, Anzac holidays download (audio/mpeg, 1.16Mb) Description: A proposed law to Monday-ise Waitangi Day and Anzac Day when they fall on weekends will be considered this year.
77. Property council wants changes to Christchurch CBD rules download (audio/mpeg, 3.09Mb) Description: The New Zealand Property Council is calling for significant changes to the draft plan for rebuilding Christchurch, saying the plan as it stands is too restrictive and undermines the business community.
78. Russia says the Syrian President is ready for dialogue download (audio/mpeg, 1.12Mb) Description: Syria has had a high profile and controversial visitor.
79. Rescue workers continue search after Philippines quake download (audio/mpeg, 1.11Mb) Description: Rescue workers in the Philippines are searching for survivors after an earthquake triggered landslides that killed dozens of people.
80. New system for posting parcels being giving thumbs down download (audio/mpeg, 1.33Mb) Description: Customers could be charged extra for wrapping their own parcels, under a new postal system being considered for a nationwide roll out.
81. Auckland council demands new powers to tackle housing costs download (audio/mpeg, 1.13Mb) Description: The Auckland Council wants greater powers to help create more affordable housing.
82. Sports News for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.91Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
83. Legal experts at odds over Maori bid for water ownership download (audio/mpeg, 2.10Mb) Description: Maori rights to the ownership of rivers and lakes are now on the agenda of the Waitangi Tribunal after the Maori Council, supported by eleven hapu groups, lodged a claim yesterday.
84. Pike River inquiry resumes to look into cause of explosion download (audio/mpeg, 1.08Mb) Description: The Pike River Royal Commission resumes today for the first time this year and will look at the immediate cause of the explosions that killed 29 men.
85. Norwegian explorer back in Antartica without permission download (audio/mpeg, 1.29Mb) Description: A Norwegian explorer who led a fatal Antarctica trip last year says he is now back in Antarctic waters on a second unauthorised trip.
86. Property Council believes Christchurch city plan is restrictive download (audio/mpeg, 1.06Mb) Description: The New Zealand Property Council says Christchurch's draft central city plan is too restrictive and undermines the business community's efforts to rebuild.
87. Russia bids to stop the escalating violence in Syria download (audio/mpeg, 1.39Mb) Description: In Syria as the diplomatic debate continues to rage, so does the violence.
88. Turia responds to Peters' criticism download (audio/mpeg, 1.66Mb) Description: The minister responsible for Whanau Ora is Tariana Turia.
89. Peters denounces Whanau Ora as a 'giant koha scheme' download (audio/mpeg, 1.51Mb) Description: The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, is labelling the Whanau Ora programme a giant koha scheme after learning a Wellington businessman received a three thousand dollar grant to organise a family get together.
90. Morning Business for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 4.11Mb) Description: News from the business sector including a market report.
91. Maori Council secretary speaks about water claim download (audio/mpeg, 0.84Mb) Description: The Maori Council has filed a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal for iwi ownership of rivers and lakes.
92. Wellington man defends Whanau Ora grant download (audio/mpeg, 1.06Mb) Description: A Wellington businessman is defending the three-thousand-dollar grant he's received under Whanau Ora, saying he and his family are worthy recipients.
93. Manu Korihi News for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.04Mb) Description: The Taranaki Daily News says it regrets taking out of context holocaust comments made by a Taranaki language lecturer; Members of New Zealand's second largest iwi will now have the chance to express their views to the Government, over its intention to partially sell off four state owned enterprises; It may be the height of summer, but a Turangi-based iwi is busy insulating hundreds of houses.
94. Morning Rural News for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.81Mb) Description: News from the rural and farming sector.
95. Pacific News for 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.33Mb) Description: The latest from the Pacific region.
96. Debate grows over Thai lese-majeste law download (audio/mpeg, 0.92Mb) Description: Debate over Thailand's Lese Majeste law is heating up, with a group of law professors calling for the penalties to be loosened.
97. Top Stories for Wednesday 8 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 6.98Mb) Description: Peters denounces Whanau Ora as a 'giant koha scheme', Turia responds to Peters' criticism, Russia bids to stop the escalating violence in Syria, Property Council believes Christchurch city plan is restrictive, Norwegian explorer back in Antartica without permission.
98. Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia download (audio/mpeg, 0.97Mb) Description: Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes.
99. Facebook a trap for those with low self esteem download (audio/mpeg, 0.56Mb) Description: A psychology researcher has released a study showing that for some people, sharing their thoughts on Facebook could wind up costing them real-life friends.
100. School children talk about the Treaty download (audio/mpeg, 1.06Mb) Description: The Treaty of Waitangi is one of the eight principles that under-pin the school curriculum.
101. Manu Korihi News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.17Mb) Description: A tribal-led group looking at the basic rules which New Zealanders should all live by says it will consult with iwi from next month. The Ministry of Education says it's coming under increasing pressure from iwi and the Government over the Treaty of Waitangi; An early childhood centre has been officially opened in the small Bay of Island town of Kawakawa - set up and run by the Ngati Hine Health Trust; Christchurch will today formally bid to host the biggest Maori performance event on the calendar - Te Matatini National Festival.
102. Queen Elizabeth II marks diamond jubilee download (audio/mpeg, 1.00Mb) Description: 60 years ago, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth the Second , which means the Queen has become only the second British Monarch to reach her Diamond Jubilee.
103. Namibian fossil could represent 'world's first animals' download (audio/mpeg, 1.15Mb) Description: Scientists digging in a Namibia park have uncovered fossils that they believe to represent the earth's first animals, millions of years before animal life was thought to have existed.
104. Sports News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.27Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
105. Markets Update for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.28Mb) Description: A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
106. Care needed around wasps and bees download (audio/mpeg, 0.90Mb) Description: Experts and exterminators say people need to take care around wasps and bees after a man was killed and a woman hospitalised by stings during the long weekend.
107. Sevens manager calls for tougher penalties for streakers download (audio/mpeg, 1.16Mb) Description: The organisation that runs the Wellington Rugby Sevens Tournament is calling for pitch invaders to face stiffer penalties.
108. Marae may end politicians' visits after Waitangi protests download (audio/mpeg, 1.87Mb) Description: Politicians may not be welcomed on to the Waitangi Marae next year, after protesters interrupted a speech by the Prime Minister, John Key, at the weekend.
109. Maori resource managment expert on Waitangi Tribunal claim download (audio/mpeg, 1.42Mb) Description: We talk to senior lecturer in Maori Resource Management at Victoria University, Dr Maria Bargh.
110. Smith says new Waitangi Tribunal could be hugely divisive download (audio/mpeg, 0.93Mb) Description: The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says a pending Waitangi Tribunal claim over New Zealand's freshwater resources could be hugely divisive.
111. PNG ferry sinking to be investigated download (audio/mpeg, 0.95Mb) Description: Papua New Guinea's government says it will carry out a full investigation into last week's ferry sinking, which has left six people dead and at least one-hundred still missing.
112. Big freeze strikes Europe with a vengance download (audio/mpeg, 1.16Mb) Description: The death toll from Europe's cold snap keeps on climbing.
113. Star ratings could measure earthquake safety of buildings download (audio/mpeg, 1.12Mb) Description: A new five star rating system that evaluates the earthquake strength of buildings is being developed, and one of its creators says it could be up and running as early as April.
114. Sports News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.05Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
115. Drunken NZers in London spark complaint download (audio/mpeg, 0.93Mb) Description: Waitangi Day celebrations in London have led to a complaint about drunken New Zealanders.
116. Pressure mounting on Maori Party to walk download (audio/mpeg, 1.15Mb) Description: The Maori Party is coming under increasing pressure to walk away from its deal with the National Party.
117. Power bill hike is likely say industry observers download (audio/mpeg, 1.03Mb) Description: Wholesale electricity prices are rising as a long dry spell in the South Island has left hydrolake levels at just under 80 percent of the average for this time of year.
118. Floods continue to threaten south-west Queensland download (audio/mpeg, 1.76Mb) Description: Residents in parts of south-west Queensland have been evacuated, as floods threaten the region for the third time in two years.
119. Fighting intensifies in Homs download (audio/mpeg, 1.56Mb) Description: In Syria there are reports of rockets, shells and mortars being used in the latest violence in the city of Homs, in the heaviest bombardment yet of the opposition stronghold.
120. Environment Minister responds to Maori claims download (audio/mpeg, 1.45Mb) Description: Environment Minister, Dr Nick Smith, responds to Maori claims to control freshwater.
121. Maori lodge claim for energy assets download (audio/mpeg, 1.53Mb) Description: The Maori Council will today lodge claims with the Waitangi Tribunal that could throw a spanner in the works of the government's plan to partly privatise four state-owned energy companies.
122. Morning Business for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 4.61Mb) Description: News from the business sector including a market report.
123. Water rights bid not an attempt to derail asset sales download (audio/mpeg, 1.04Mb) Description: A bid for Maori authority over freshwater will be lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal today by the Maori Council and eleven supporting hapu groups.
124. Manu Korihi News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.13Mb) Description: The Ministry of Education says it's coming under increasing pressure from iwi and the Government over the Treaty of Waitangi; A tribal-led group looking at the basic rules which New Zealanders should all live by says it will consult with iwi throughout the country from next month; An early childhood centre has been officially opened in the small Bay of Island town of Kawakawa - set up and run by the Ngati Hine Health Trust; Christchurch will today formally bid to host the biggest Maori performance event on the calendar - Te Matatini National Festival.
125. Manu Korihi News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.13Mb) Description: The Ministry of Education says it's coming under increasing pressure from iwi and the Government over the Treaty of Waitangi; A tribal-led group looking at the basic rules which New Zealanders should all live by says it will consult with iwi throughout the country from next month; An early childhood centre has been officially opened in the small Bay of Island town of Kawakawa - set up and run by the Ngati Hine Health Trust; Christchurch will today formally bid to host the biggest Maori performance event on the calendar - Te Matatini National Festival.
126. Morning Rural News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.71Mb) Description: News from the rural and farming sector.
127. Pacific News for 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.30Mb) Description: The latest from the Pacific region.
128. Capt Scott's grandson delighted to work on Antarctic project download (audio/mpeg, 1.07Mb) Description: The grandson of the famous ill-fated Antarctic explorer, Robert Scott, says he has a new appreciation for his grandfather's achievements, after a month on the frozen continent.
129. Tens of thousands turn out for Waitangi celebrations download (audio/mpeg, 0.85Mb) Description: Tens of thousands of people turned out around the main centres to celebrate Waitangi Day.
130. Top Stories for Tuesday 7 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 10.60Mb) Description: Maori lodge claim for energy assets; Environment Minister responds to Maori claims; fighting intensifies in Homs; floods continue to threaten south-west Queensland; power bill hike is likely say industry observers; pressure mounting on Maori Party to walk; Drunken NZers in London spark complaint; and star ratings could measure earthquake safety of buildings.
131. Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia download (audio/mpeg, 1.46Mb) Description: A chat with our Canberra correspondent about rumours of a new leadership challenge for the Australian PM.
132. Auckland councillors warn time running out for new theatre plan download (audio/mpeg, 1.07Mb) Description: Plans to build a new theatre on Auckland's waterfront could be in jeopardy if nearly twenty million dollars of funding can't be secured by mid-year.
133. Manu Korihi News for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.20Mb) Description: The government has been told it needs to increase the rate of Treaty settlement legislation going through Parliament; The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry says a key issue for the government to consider in the next three years, is improving the capability of Maori interests in the primary sector; The condition of the Waituna Lagoon, once an important food resource for Ngai Tahu people in Southland, is one of the local issues to be discussed with government ministers on Waitangi day; For the second year in a row, the major Waitangi Day celebrations in Hawke's Bay, will be split between two venues.
134. Analyst says English wrong to reject advice on pension age download (audio/mpeg, 1.70Mb) Description: The Finance Minister, Bill English, says he won't accept advice from the Treasury to look at raising the entitlement age for superannuation.
135. New Zealand in top form for Wellington Sevens download (audio/mpeg, 1.22Mb) Description: The Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series kicks off in the capital this afternoon with hosts New Zealand keen to defend their title and win the competition for the sixth time.
136. Sports News for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.35Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
137. Markets Update for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 0.25Mb) Description: A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
138. Red sticker lifted from Lyttelton writer's home download (audio/mpeg, 1.82Mb) Description: After a six-month battle with the Christchurch City Council, the writer Joe Bennett is the first Lyttelton resident to have the red sticker removed from his home.
139. Rumours of new leadership challenge for Australian PM download (audio/mpeg, 1.85Mb) Description: The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, may have a fight on her hands, as rumors of a leadership challenge spread.
140. Waitangi Day organisers prepare for protests download (audio/mpeg, 1.59Mb) Description: After three relatively quiet Waitangi Day celebrations, a more tempestuous affair is predicted this year.
141. Lae Chamber of Commerce president helps with rescue effort download (audio/mpeg, 1.50Mb) Description: Efforts to find any remaining survivors from a sunken ferry off the coast of Papua New Guinea had to be put on hold overnight because of continuing rough weather in the area.
142. Sir Robert Jones pays tribute to old friend Angelo Dundee download (audio/mpeg, 1.06Mb) Description: Angelo Dundee, the trainer who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into world champions and became one of boxing's most recognisable figures, died yesterday at the age of 90.
143. Candidates battle for place on Christchurch City Council download (audio/mpeg, 1.19Mb) Description: Despite the growing anger directed at the Christchurch City Council and the thousands of protesters who this week gathered to call for it to be dumped mid year - there are still people fighting to join it.
144. Schools fear new round of school closures download (audio/mpeg, 0.87Mb) Description: School groups fear a new round of school closures after both the Treasury and the Ministry of Education recommended the government close schools to save money.
145. Premier horse sales down 20 percent at annual Karaka auction download (audio/mpeg, 1.25Mb) Description: It's been a tough week for the bloodstock industry, with sales at the Karaka auctions down almost 20 percent on last year.
146. Sports News for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.00Mb) Description: An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
147. Major potential seen for oil industry download (audio/mpeg, 1.23Mb) Description: The Ministry of Economic Development is predicting New Zealand could produce more petroleum than it consumes within 20 years, if new oil fields are developed.
148. Industry cautions EQC about making insurance too pricey download (audio/mpeg, 1.02Mb) Description: The Insurance industry is cautioning the Earthquake Commission against making its insurance cover too expensive.
149. More protests in Cairo after football violence download (audio/mpeg, 1.72Mb) Description: Egypt's capital, Cairo, is again the scene of major protests and violence sparked by the death of 74 people at a football match in Port Said.
150. Navy denies reports it endangered yacht in Antarctica download (audio/mpeg, 1.57Mb) Description: The Navy has strongly rejected speculation in the Norwegian media that HMNZS Wellington ordered the yacht Berserk to leave safe anchorage in Antarctica last year.
151. Te Puni Kokiri, poverty on agenda at Waitangi Day download (audio/mpeg, 1.33Mb) Description: Asset sales - impending job losses at Te Puni Kokiri - and grinding poverty in the north are set to fuel debate and protest at Waitangi this weekend.
152. Strong quake shakes Vanuatu but no damage reported download (audio/mpeg, 0.28Mb) Description: An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.9 struck in the Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu early this morning. A 5.7 earthquake struck NZ off the coast of New Plymouth at 7am and was widely felt.
153. Latest on Papua New Guinea rescue effort download (audio/mpeg, 1.09Mb) Description: Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Safety Authority in PNG, Captain Nurur Rahman.
154. More than a hundred still missing in PNG ferry sinking download (audio/mpeg, 1.44Mb) Description: More than 100 people are still missing after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea yesterday morning.
155. Morning Business for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 3.59Mb) Description: News from the business sector including a market report.
156. Pacific educators back call for more bilingual education download (audio/mpeg, 1.30Mb) Description: Educators are backing a call from the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs for more government funding of bilingual education to lift the performance of Pacific students.
157. PM says he'll clarify changes to SOE Act at Waitangi download (audio/mpeg, 0.38Mb) Description: The Prime Minister John Key says he will explain the government's thinking about changes to the SOE Act when he goes onto the Waitangi marae on Sunday.
158. Manu Korihi News for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.14Mb) Description: The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry says a key issue for the government to consider in the next three years, is improving the capability of Maori interests in the primary sector; The government has been told it needs to increase the rate of Treaty settlement legislation going through Parliament; For the second year in a row the major Waitangi Day celebrations in Hawke's Bay will be split between two venues; The condition of the Waituna Lagoon, once an important food resource for Ngai Tahu people in Southland, is one of the local issues to be discussed with government ministers on Waitangi day.
159. Morning Rural News for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.82Mb) Description: News from the rural and farming sector.
160. Pacific News for 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 1.43Mb) Description: The latest from the Pacific region.
161. Navy rejects talk it ordered Berserk to leave anchorage download (audio/mpeg, 0.89Mb) Description: The Royal New Zealand Navy is denying Norwegian media reports HMNZS Wellington ordered the yacht Berserk to leave safe anchorage in Antarctica last year.
162. Furniture company placed in receivership download (audio/mpeg, 0.54Mb) Description: A large Auckland-based furniture maker has been placed in receivership, putting 180 jobs at risk.
163. Top Stories for Friday 3 February 2012 download (audio/mpeg, 10.58Mb) Description: More than a hundred still missing in PNG ferry sinking; Latest on Papua New Guinea rescue effort; Strong quake shakes Vanuatu but no damage reported; Te Puni Kokiri, poverty on agenda at Waitangi Day; Navy denies reports it endangered yacht in Antarctica; More protests in Cairo after football violence; Industry cautions EQC about making insurance too pricey; Major potential seen for oil industry; Schools fear new round of school closures.