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RNZ political editor - Jane Patterson
1:33 PM.Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now from parliament. Audio
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Prime Minister John Key is stepping down
1:30 PM.In a hastily-called press conference at parliament Mr key said he is stepping down as Prime Minister and National Party leader. Audio
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Cardinal delivers Pope's message to people of Kaikoura
6:24 PM.The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand is winging his way to Kaikoura tomorrow with a message from the Pope. Video, Audio
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New head of cash-strapped Wgtn DHB
6:20 PM.The newly appointed head of two cash-strapped Wellington district health boards is confident he can get the books back on track, while still meeting patient needs. Audio
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Bed tax among ideas of new tourism-industry report
6:17 PM.A two percent 'bed tax' and a $5 levy on international departures are two suggestions in an industry report, looking to identify ways to keep up with a projected boom in tourist numbers. Audio
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Pike River mine victims' families gather near entrance
6:07 PM.A stand-off at the gates to the Pike River mine threatened to come to a head this morning, as families of the victims, and supporters, gathered near the entrance. Video, Audio
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Australian man builds 4 metre Xmas tree out of 2,500 beer cans
5:58 PM.Australian VB fan Wesley Boyd has shown his love for the brew, by constructing a four metre tall Christmas tree from 2,500 cans. Video, Audio
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Quakes, shocks & maths errors mar 2016 NCEA exam session
5:54 PM.High school students sitting NCEA exams can finally relax for the summer - after an exam period disrupted by aftershocks and unusually difficult questions. Audio
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Christchurch restaurants losing business due to roadworks
5:51 PM.Christchurch businesses say ongoing roadworks outside their shops are putting off customers and costing them in lost profits. Audio
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Government being boxed into a corner
5:48 PM.There is growing pressure from opposition parties for the government to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care. Audio
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Family of missing fisherman cling to hope his body can be found
5:45 PM.The family of a man missing from the ill-fated Francie fishing boat is clinging to hope his body will be recovered. Video, Audio
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Mt Roskill by-election candidates on the home straight
5:40 PM.Candidates in the Mt Roskill by-election have just finished their final day of campaigning, before polling closes tomorrow. Video, Audio
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More details emerge into what caused fatal LaMia plane crash
5:37 PM.More details are emerging about what caused a LaMia flight to crash into a mountain, killing 71 people. Meanwhile, footage has emerged showing the crew on board just before take off. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 2 December 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Buzz Aldrin to spend night in Chch hospital for observation
5:29 PM.Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin will spend tonight in Christchurch Hospital, due to fluid in his lungs. Mr Aldrin was visiting the South Pole when he fell ill. Audio
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Post-quake jitters for Wellington property market
5:26 PM.The Real Estate Institute says the earthquake has hit Wellington's property market hard, because buyers are scared to buy houses in the city. Video, Audio
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Police officer drowns trying to help his daughter
5:24 PM.A senior police officer drowned in the Manawatu River last night, while trying to help his daughter rescue the family dog. Audio
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Dumping debris into sea likely to harm Kaikoura's biodiversity
5:19 PM.Scientists are warning the rush to clear Kaikoura's coastline road could spell disaster for paua and crayfish, if too much sediment is pushed into the water. Video, Audio
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Pike River Mine victims' families: Why we won't give up
5:07 PM.The families of the 29 men who died at Pike River mine tell John Campbell why it means so much to them that their bodies are retrieved, or at least an attempt is made to see if it's possible. Video, Audio
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Today In Parliament for 1 December 2016
6:55 PM.Third quake bill - the Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes Recovery Bill - introduced, given a first reading and sent to the Local Government and Environment Committee with instructions to report it back by… Read more Audio
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Rampaging goat tasered by police in Oamaru
6:28 PM.A rampaging goat has been tasered by police in Oamaru. Audio
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Tauranga Moana iwi mourn death of leader Awanuiarangi Black
6:23 PM.Hundreds of people have gathered at a Tauranga marae to farewell Maori leader, Awanuiarangi Black, who died aged 48. Audio
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Officer in charge of arresting Greg McPeake got glass in his ey
6:20 PM.The police officer in charge of an arrest that saw officers use pepper spray, tasers and police dogs says he left his team leaderless after getting glass in his eye. Audio
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Scientists probe fault for insight on future events
6:17 PM.GNS scientists are poring over the freshly ruptured Kekerengu Fault, looking for evidence of previous quakes - and hoping to discover what it means for future events. Video, Audio
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Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for the town's real estate mark
6:13 PM.The Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for people wanting to sell their homes - but people looking to purchase a house are finding some unexpected opportunities. Video, Audio
