Breakfast: Thursday 18 June

Published: 7:50AM Thursday June 18, 2009

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Texting truants
Breakfast talked to Waimea College Principal Larry Ching about the merits of texting parents when their children are absent from school.

Open university entry for Maori
Breakfast talked to the National Maori Tertiary Students' Association about the Maori Affairs Ministers' call to give Maori open entry to universities.
           
Twitter
In Iran where the news media are affectively gagged, Twitter is playing an increasingly important role in disseminating information. Breakfast looks at the Twitter phenomenon and its impact on the changing face of news and journalism.

Political young guns
Breakfasts Young Guns were in to talk about the smacking referendum - $9 million dollars and it's not binding. Plus, cost cutting in the police fleets and a why there's a minder to watch over the Immigration boss.

Fran's movie review
Francesca Rudkin reviewed The Proposal, and Trouble is My Business.

Latest news from Australia
Breakfast talks to Australia correspondent Steve Marshall about the latest in the sensational Gangland killings.

Sibling rivalry
Breakfast spoke to parenting consultant John Cowan about the common misconceptions around sibling rivalry and advice for parents of competitive children.

Gardening tips
Justin Newcombe of Landscape Safari [www.landscapesafari.co.nz] explained how to get a great garden at your bach that won't require a lot of upkeep.
 

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