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Morning Report for Tuesday 8 November 2011
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Overseas experts to give evidence at quake inquiry
8:52 AM.The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes continues today, with overseas experts critiquing a New Zealand report that calls for a two-billion dollar upgrade to strengthen earthquake-prone… Read more Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 November 2011
8:48 AM.Researchers have found Maori women are faking sickness symptoms at the doctor's - to get prescriptions for their partners who don't like going to surgeries; A Far North iwi has drawn up its Treaty… Read more Audio
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Papua New Guinea threatens to declare state of emergency
8:45 AM.Papua New Guinea's government has threatened to declare a state of emergency if violence reignites in the city of Lae. Audio
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Mining lobby says industry expansion due to high mineral prices
8:40 AM.A lobby group supporting mining in New Zealand says high mineral prices are driving mining companies to expand their operations. Audio
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Markets Update for 8 November 2011
8:29 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Sports News for 8 November 2011
8:29 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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John Key interview
8:09 AM.An extended interview with National Party leader John Key. Audio
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Election education preview from Dannevirke and Dunedin
7:52 AM.National standards and funding for early childhood centres have been controversial issues in the past few years. Audio
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Government threatens to sack Hamilton City Council
7:50 AM.The Mayor of Hamilton will meet city councillors today to discuss a Government threat to sack the council and appoint a commissioner. Audio
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Sports News for 8 November 2011
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Discussions still underway on new coalition in Greece
7:39 AM.The people of Greece are hoping that they'll have a new prime minister before the day is through. Audio
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Markets punish Italy for its debt, Berlusconi may step down
7:35 AM.The financial situation looks to be going from bad to worse for the Eurozone, with growing fears on the markets about Italy's finances. Audio
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Release of Beast of Blenheim could be stopped
7:28 AM.The looming release of the man dubbed the Beast of Blenheim from prison could be stopped in its tracks, if the National Party is re-elected to Government. Audio
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Critics doubt Labour can fund its policy for children
7:24 AM.Critics doubt the Labour Party will be able to fund its ambitious two-point-six-billion dollar policy for children. Audio
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Mining industry poised for further expansion
7:17 AM.The mining industry is poised for further expansion, driven by high prices for its products. Audio
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Act leader says party's fortunes will improve by election
7:10 AM.Signs of strain have emerged in the previously cosy relationship between the National and ACT parties. Audio
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Morning Business for 8 November 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Grey mayor welcomes Solid Energy coal mine plans
6:39 AM.The state-owned coal mining company Solid Energy is seeking resource consents to explore for coal in Upper Seven Mile Valley, near Greymouth. Audio
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Competition heating up in New Plymouth electorate
6:36 AM.The Labour Party's New Plymouth candidate, Andrew Little, says he's in a tough fight to win the country's most marginal seat. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 November 2011
6:27 AM.A Far North iwi has drawn up its Treaty settlement package - and is taking the deal to tangata whenua for their seal of approval; The co-author of a research paper of how Maori navigate the health… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 8 November 2011
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 8 November 2011
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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United Future says Labour's family policy is a fantasy
6:16 AM.The Labour Party's new Working for Families policy has been branded the ultimate poverty trap by United Future Party leader Peter Dunne. Audio
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Italy's economic situation worsens - Greece to name new govt
6:10 AM.The rate of interest the Italian government is being charged for borrowing rose to a Euro-era high today. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 8 November 2011
6:00 AM.Act leader says party's fortunes will improve by election, Mining industry poised for further expansion, Japanese mine expert feared for life at Pike River, Critics doubt Labour will be able to fund… Read more Audio