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Morning Report for Tuesday 1 November 2011
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Bookings open for public tours of Christchurch's red zone
8:57 AM.The tours will allow people to see the earthquake damage closeup for the first time since the earthquake struck in February. Audio
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Melbourne prepares for biggest racing event in Australasia
8:57 AM.It's the first Tuesday in November plus the biggest day for bookies and the TAB alike. At 5pm today, New Zealand time, two nations will virtually stop for three-and-a-half minutes. Our correspondent… Read more Audio
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250 jobs to go at Christchurch meatworks
8:55 AM.The farmer owned and supplied Alliance Group of meat processors and exporters has confirmed 250 jobs are to go as its Sockburn plant in Christchurch closes. Audio
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Government docks $1.7-million from secondary schools
8:54 AM.Principals say their schools will lose even more money before the end of the year and they cannot afford it. Audio
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Labour plans to strengthen public broadcasting
8:51 AM.Labour's broadcasting spokesperson, Clare Curran, says the plan will incorporate and strengthen existing resources in a new public broadcaster if it wins this month's general election. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 November 2011
8:48 AM.Canterbury police explore the set-up of a permanent one-stop crime and justice shop after successfull operation at Christchurch marae; The Maori leader of the Council of Trade Unions is welcoming… Read more Audio
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Kiwibank injection criticised as smokescreen for asset sales
8:40 AM.National Party accused of using Kiwibank's need for capital as smokescreen to promote the government asset sales programme. Audio
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Richie McCaw nominated for a knighthood
8:39 AM.It could be 'Arise Sir Richard' as the cabinet office confirms the All Blacks captain's nomination in the New Year's Honours list. Sir Brian Lochore joins the programme. Audio
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Sports News for 1 November 2011
8:35 AM.Gary Ahern gives us an update of sport and an insight into his Melbourne Cup picks. Audio
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Markets Update for 1 November 2011
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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3-million homes lose power after snow storm
8:25 AM.The north-eastern seaboard of the US has been blanketed by unseasonable snow which has been causing major problems for the unprepared states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Audio
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ILO report warns about global increase of social unrest
8:21 AM.The global economy is on the verge of a new and deeper recession that could cause social unrest. That's according to a report by the United Nations agency, the International Labour Organisation. Audio
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Candidates meeting launches Epsom contest
8:17 AM.Auckland issues reporter Todd Niall was at last night's feisty Epsom candidates' meeting in Mount Eden. Audio
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Analysts give views on Key-Goff debate
8:09 AM.Former vice-chancellor of Waikato University, Bryan Gould, and University of Otago political scientist, Bryce Edwards, speak to Simon Mercep about last night's televised leaders' debate. Audio
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Sonny Bill Williams signs with Chiefs for 2012
7:51 AM.The Chiefs coach Dave Rennie joins the programme to talk about his franchise's chances in the coming season and the Sonny Bill Williams impact. Audio
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Sports News for 1 November 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Businesses concerned by National's lack of economic plan
7:40 AM.The chief executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O'Reilly, joins the programme and talks about the business survey which his organisation conducted with Deloitte's. Audio
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Labour says business survey damning for National
7:38 AM.Labour says National Party dealt blow by survey suggesting only third of businesses believe John Key has good plan for economy. Audio
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Few New Zealand and Australian horses to race at Flemington
7:28 AM.Amid an influx of foreign horses, New Zealand runners faced an uphill task to qualify for this year's race says Cambrige Stud owner, Sir Patrick Hogan, part-owner of entrant Precedence. Audio
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UNESCO votes to admit Palestine as a full member
7:23 AM.The United Nations education, scientific and cultural organisation has voted in favour of admitting the Palestinian authority as a full member. Audio
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High seas halt Rena salvage - more bad weather forecast
7:17 AM.Rough seas in the Bay of Plenty heighten fears the badly damaged container ship, the Rena, could be about to break up. Svitzer Salvage spokesperson, Matthew Watson, joins the programme. Audio
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Radio New Zealand's political editor discusses debate
7:12 AM.Political Editor Brent Rdwards discusses the hits and misses of last night's televised leaders debate. Audio
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Key's integrity questioned during first televised debate
7:09 AM.Labour's Phil Goff has used the first televised election debate between the leaders of the two main parties to question the integrity of the National leader, John Key. Our parliamentary chief… Read more Audio
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Morning Business for 1 November 2011
6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Bad weather hampers Rena salvage operation
6:41 AM.Rough weather has forced a stop to the efforts to remove oil from the container ship Rena, which has been stuck on the Astrolabe Reef off Tauranga for nearly a month. Metservice spokesperson Bob… Read more Audio
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Fiery debate at Epsom candidates meeting
6:38 AM.While lively exchanges coloured the televised Leaders' Debate last night, there was fiery debate at a meeting in the wealthy Auckland electorate of Epsom. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 November 2011
6:27 AM.Largest Maori business network says Rena oil leak shows country's lack of preparedness; Council of Trade Union's Maori arm welcomes Sealord plans to employ observers aboard its foreign charter… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 1 November 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 1 November 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 1 November 2011
6:00 AM.The televised leaders' debate; the Rena; UNESCO votes yes to Palestine and; the Melbourne Cup. Audio