Ship carrying Niue's monthly supplies breaks down

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Updated September 24, 2009 16:58:19

The ship carrying Niue's monthly supplies from Samoa has broken down. The tiny Pacific nation depends on the service, operated by Reef Shipping, for chicken, certain fresh products...and beer. The shipment is now over a week late and certain supplies are running low.

Presenter: Helene Hofman
Speaker: Niue government spokesman, Richard Hipa

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