Morning Report for Thursday 3 November 2011

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

8:53 AM.Hardly any senior citizens have signed up for a much touted driving workshop for the over-70s. Audio

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

8:46 AM.In Paris, the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have been badly damaged in an arson attack. Audio

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

8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:26 AM.The mystery of a New Plymouth city councillor and his possible involvement in the Libyan uprising continues. Audio

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

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

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

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

7:52 AM.The Green Party says it remains highly unlikely it would support a National-led government after the election. Audio

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

7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:40 AM.Now retired police detective, Colin McKay, led the Wilson investigation. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

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

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

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:09 AM.Comment on last night's leaders debate. Audio

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