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Morning Report for Thursday 3 November 2011
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Circus, opera, accordions all part of 2012 arts festival
8:56 AM.A big top circus from Belgium, a punk accordion player from Finland and the world premiere of a New Zealand opera are among the three hundred shows in next year's International Arts Festival. Audio
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Few older drivers signing up for new refresher workshop
8:53 AM.Hardly any senior citizens have signed up for a much touted driving workshop for the over-70s. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 3 November 2011
8:50 AM.Taranaki descendants march from Te Papa museum to Parliament, to mark the anniversary of the raid on Parihaka 130 years ago; Meanwhile, there's a fresh call to change Guy Fawkes night to Parihaka day… Read more Audio
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Arson attack on the Paris offices of a satirical magazine
8:46 AM.In Paris, the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have been badly damaged in an arson attack. Audio
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Chiefs scoop up three All Blacks in Super 15 squads
8:41 AM.One of England's strongest players at this year's Rugby World Cup, James Haskell, is heading to Dunedin to play for the Highlanders in the 2012 Super Rugby competition. Audio
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Sports News for 3 November 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 3 November 2011
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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New Plymouth mayor says councillor was not working for Gaddafi
8:26 AM.The mystery of a New Plymouth city councillor and his possible involvement in the Libyan uprising continues. Audio
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Reignited calls for review of euthanasia legislation
8:23 AM.The case of Sean Davison, who yesterday admitted assisting his mother's suicide, has renewed calls for a change in the law. Audio
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Greek bailout deal is on a knife edge
8:18 AM.The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, has been summoned by the leaders of France and Germany to explain why he's putting the Euro-zone bailout package to a referendum. Audio
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Goff calls Key on government response to February quake
8:09 AM.Returning to our coverage of the only public debate between National's John Key and Labour's Phil Goff this election campaign, held last night in Christchurch. Audio
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Fireworks customers flock to stock up for Guy Fawkes
7:56 AM.With only three days left to buy the fireworks that mark the annual commemoration of Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot, customers have been flocking into stores around the country. Audio
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Green Party says support for National highly unlikely
7:52 AM.The Green Party says it remains highly unlikely it would support a National-led government after the election. Audio
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Julian Assange loses his extradition appeal
7:48 AM.The founder of the Wikileaks website, Julian Assange, could soon find himself on the way to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault and rape. Audio
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Sports News for 3 November 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Detective who led investigation concerned Wilson to be freed
7:40 AM.Now retired police detective, Colin McKay, led the Wilson investigation. Audio
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Ex-girlfriend of 'Beast of Blenheim' wants him kept in jail
7:38 AM.A woman who used to be in a relationship with the man dubbed the Beast of Blenheim says she doesn't think he should ever be freed from prison. Audio
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Tauranga businesses say support package 'good start'
7:29 AM.Bay of Plenty businesses say financial support from the government to deal with the fallout from the Rena grounding and oil spill will help. Audio
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Salvage workers back on Rena after weather dies down
7:26 AM.Salvors were back on board the stranded container ship Rena last night, after rough weather forced a temporary halt to the salvage operation earlier in the week. Audio
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Aratere barred from sailing until problems solved
7:20 AM.The Interisland ferry, Aratere, has been banned from sailing until its operator can prove it's safe for crew and passengers. Audio
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Urgent talks take place in Cannes on the Eurozone crisis
7:16 AM.The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy and the German chancellor, Angela Merkel are preparing to meet the Greek prime minister, George Papandreou for urgent talks on the Eurozone crisis. Audio
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Goff, Key trade shots over spending in public debate
7:09 AM.The National Party leader, John Key, says Labour's election costings don't add up - it either has to borrow more or tax more. Audio
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Morning Business for 3 November 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Economy the focus of leaders debate
6:35 AM.The leaders of the two main political parties faced off in the only public debate between Phil Goff and John Key to be held during the election campaign, in Christchurch last night. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 3 November 2011
6:27 AM.A Queensland-based community organisation representing Maori living in Australia, has been on a major drive to get Maori to vote in the up coming New Zealand election; A Maori politics lecturer at… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 3 November 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 3 November 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Goff, Key fire up over spending in public debate
6:09 AM.Comment on last night's leaders debate. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 3 November 2011
6:00 AM.Goff, Key trade shots over spending in public debate; Urgent talks take place in Cannes on the Eurozone crisis; Aratere barred from sailing until problems solved; Salvage workers back on Rena after… Read more Audio