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Morning Report for Friday 25 November 2011
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Our Canberra correspondent, Kerry Anne Walsh
8:57 AM.We cross to Canberra to join our correspondent, Kerry Anne Walsh. Audio
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Banned book raises censorship questions
8:54 AM.A book that was banned 40 years ago, has been seized from a second-hand Wellington bookstore, raising questions about the relevance of historic censorship. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 25 November 2011
8:50 AM.In our final profile of the Maori electorates, Gareth Thomas found that daily living, marine protection and the return of ancestral land, are the leading issues for candidates; Tenders close today for… Read more Audio
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Sewer costs could force Otago villagers from homes
8:46 AM.A South Otago village once famous for making sewerage systems says it can't afford to build one of its own. Audio
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RNZ's business editor on Sky TV and TVNZ venture
8:42 AM.Some television producers are concerned a joint venture between Sky TV and TVNZ could spell the beginning of the end for free-to-air programming. Audio
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Sports News for 25 November 2011
8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 25 November 2011
8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Political commentators on the Maori vote
8:28 AM.Competition in the Maori seats has been heating up this election - and the fate of the Mana Party will tomorrow lie in the hands of Maori voters. Audio
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Labour MP says number of Maori seats 'could decrease'
8:25 AM.The Labour Party MP Shane Jones says he fears there will never be more Maori seats and it is even likely there will be fewer. Audio
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Political reporter reviews Greens' campaign
8:20 AM.The Green Party looks likely to record its highest poll result yet in Saturday's election. Audio
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Steven Joyce and Grant Robertson defend their campaigns
8:13 AM.We're joined now by the campaign chairman for National, Steven Joyce and the campaign spokesperson for Labour, Grant Robertson. Audio
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National keeps its lead with one day to go
8:09 AM.With the election campaign now all but over - bar a last day of shouting - our political reporter, Liz Banas looks at the final week of campaign '11. Audio
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England Rugby Union calls in detective to investigate leaks
7:57 AM.England's Rugby Union has called in detectives to find out who leaked the reports detailing the side's world cup woes. Audio
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KiwiRail says it's committed to Capital Connection
7:54 AM.KiwiRail says it will do what ever it can to keep the Capital Connection train service running. Audio
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Cathedral Square opens to public for first time since quake
7:51 AM.Christchurch people will be allowed to walk through the heart of the city this weekend for the first time since February's devastating earthquake. Audio
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Many have yet to enroll before election day
7:48 AM.Hundreds of thousands of eligible voters have yet to enroll, the day before the country goes to the polls. Audio
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Sports News for 25 November 2011
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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MP takes first step in private prosecution of Dept of Labour
7:40 AM.The West Coast based Green MP, Kevin Hague, has taken the first step in a private prosecution against the Department of Labour over the Pike River Mine Disaster. Audio
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TVNZ and Sky to launch new pay-television service
7:37 AM.A new partnership between Sky TV and TVNZ is creating concern from within the industry about the future of free-to-air television. Audio
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Bill English responds to Green Party's accusations
7:27 AM.We're joined by the National Party finance spokesman, Bill English. Audio
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Greens say National must come clean about asset sales
7:23 AM.The Green Party says a letter it's received from the Chief Ombudsman has added to its concerns the public is not being told the full story about National's plans to sell state assets. Audio
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Political editor Brent Edwards analyses asset sales claims
7:18 AM.With the election tomorrow, the National Party is maintaining its commanding lead over the Labour Party in the opinion polls. Audio
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RNZ political correspondents analysis
7:13 AM.We're joined now by our Parliamentary chief reporter Jane Patterson who has spent most of the past month travelling with the National Party leader John Key and also with us political reporter Julian… Read more Audio
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Goff and Key make a final push to win votes
7:09 AM.Two leaders, two buses and one final push for victory. Audio
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Morning Business for 25 November 2011
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Royal Commission told of lack of expert advice for manager
6:42 AM.The man in charge of the hydro mining operation at Pike River has told the Royal Commission that he was promised support from experts in the field, but says that soon evaporated. Audio
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Goff and Key spend last campaign day on buses
6:40 AM.It's the last day of the election campaign and both major party leaders have one thing in common - they've decided to spend the day on a bus. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 25 November 2011
6:29 AM.The Maori Party whip, Te Ururoa Flavell, says his caucus has undersold itself during the election campaign; Meanwhile, a Victoria University Maori Studies Senior Lecturer, agrees there's been a lack… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 25 November 2011
6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 25 November 2011
6:20 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Egypt's army apologises for protest deaths
6:11 AM.Egypts leaders have promised elections planned for Monday will go on, despite days of anti-government protests, which have claimed dozens of lives. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 25 November 2011
6:00 AM.The Greens call on National to explain whether it is planning to sell more state assets. Two polls out this morning have New Zealand First above the five percent it needs to get into Parliament and… Read more Audio