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Morning Report for Monday 22 November 2010
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
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Top-billed presents for children revealed as Xmas nears
8:52 AM.The countdown is on for Christmas, and those who still need to send presents overseas better get a move on. Audio
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All Blacks win marks milestones for two players, coach
8:50 AM.The All Blacks are now one game away from a third Grand Slam in five years, after they defeated Ireland 38-18 in Dublin yesterday morning. Audio
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Waatea News for 22 November 2010
8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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One million dollars needed for rescue of Taihape hospital
8:43 AM.Supporters of Taihape's hospital need to come up with one million dollars within days as Whanganui District Health Board begins moving out elderly residents. Audio
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US expert says approach to mine dangers should change
8:39 AM.A meeting to brief the families of the trapped Pike River coal miners is underway in Greymouth, as anxiety levels rise over the length of time it's taking to stage a rescue. Audio
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Sports News for 22 November 2010
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 22 November 2010
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Stability and leadership sought from new Tonga government
8:26 AM.Tonga goes to the polls this week in an historic election that will give more political power to the ordinary people of the South Pacific nation. Audio
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Labour retains Mana seat, Faafoi pleased with result
8:22 AM.The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, says his party is satisfied with the result of the Mana by-election at the weekend. Audio
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Miners' union demands answers
8:18 AM.The coal miner's union says people on the West Coast deserve a full public inquiry once the miners have been located, to determine how such a disaster could have occurred. Audio
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Local MP waits for news
8:15 AM.We're joined by the MP for West Coast-Tasman, Chris Auchinvole. Audio
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Pike River families about to be briefed on latest
8:13 AM.The families of the 29 men trapped in the Pike River coal mine are now being briefed on the latest events. Audio
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Mining expert urges rescue caution
8:10 AM.An agonising wait for the families and friends of 29 men trapped underground at Pike River continues this morning, with rescue teams still prevented from entering the mine. Audio
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Pope changes stance on condom use
7:56 AM.There's been a worldwide response to hints Pope Benedict the 16th has changed his stance on condom use. Audio
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Artificial pollination not yet linked to PSA spread
7:53 AM.Federated Farmers is calling for the suspension of artificial pollination on New Zealand orchards, after samples of kiwifruit pollen tested positive for the vine-killing disease PSA. Audio
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National group takes over five vulnerable health services
7:49 AM.The Government says it will take over control of five health services which are most vulnerable to failure. Audio
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Sports News for 22 November 2010
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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National claims a victory despite Labour's win in Mana
7:39 AM.The Mana by-election may have been won by Labour on Saturday, but the closer-than-expected result has the National party claiming it's the real winner. Audio
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Frustration and anguish intensifies in Grey district
7:35 AM.The mayor of the Grey district Tony Kokshoorn says the situation is desperate and fears time may not be on the miners' side. Audio
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Beaconsfield miner says don't give up hope
7:27 AM.Governments, including the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have promised any assistance New Zealand may require. Audio
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Locals wait for news of miners
7:25 AM.We are joined by our reporter, Matthew Peddie, who is in Greymouth and has been talking to locals about the missing men. Audio
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Resources minister on latest on Pike River disaster
7:20 AM.The Prime Minister John Key is flying to the West Coast this morning ahead of the latest meeting with families. Still there is the Minister of Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee. Audio
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Pike River Coal chairman says safety company's priority
7:12 AM.Contractors are drilling a small bore hole into one of the open areas inside the mine, which will be used to take air samples and also allow rescuers to hear if anyone is talking. Audio
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Frustration mounts as safety concerns delay mine rescue
7:09 AM.With still too much methane and other poisonous gas in the mine shaft for rescuers to enter, overnight contractors have continued drilling a small bore hole into the mine from the hillside above. Audio
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Morning Business for 22 November 2010
6:49 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Labour looks to 2011 as National trumpets Mana margin
6:44 AM.The new MP for Mana, Kris Faafoi, is barely a day into the job, but already has eyes firmly set on rebuilding Labour's majority in the seat. Audio
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Fourth day without any rescue for Pike River miners
6:42 AM.Reporter Gay Cavill is in Greymouth and joins us on the line. Audio
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Missing miner Blair Sims"West Coast's top league player"
6:38 AM.Twenty-nine men remain trapped underground in the Pike River coal mine. Audio
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Waatea News for 22 November 2010
6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 22 November 2010
6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 22 November 2010
6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Miner recounts how he survived Pike River mine explosion
6:13 AM.Russell Smith is a coal cutter at the Pike River Mine, and one of two confirmed survivors from the explosion. Audio
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Fourth day underground for 29 men trapped at Pike River
6:11 AM.Rescue efforts are still to get under way at the Pike River coal mine, where 29 men remain trapped. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 22 November 2010
6:00 AM.Frustration mounts as safety concerns delay mine rescue; Pike River Coal chairman says safety company's priority; resources minister on latest on Pike River disaster; Beaconsfield miner says don't… Read more Audio