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Morning Report for Friday 20 November 2015
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Multi-national Defence Force exercise on West Coast
8:53 AM.A top military official is hoping a big multi-national Defence Force exercise on the South Island's West Coast, will lead to greater co-operation with China and Fiji. Audio
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New Zealand accused of failing children
8:50 AM.More than 20 years after signing up to the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, New Zealand is being accused of letting its children down. Audio
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Ending civil war will be difficult - Syria expert
8:45 AM.The United States is optimistic its strategy to bring peace to Syria and eradicate Islamic State is working. Audio
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Pathway to Australian citizenship gives hope
8:42 AM.The Prime Minister John Key has hinted that it might become easier for New Zealanders to obtain Australian citizenship. Audio
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Increased screening of all staff necessary - Aviation expert
8:38 AM.An international aviation expert says ground staff at airports absolutely need to undergo security screenings every day. Audio
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Markets Update for 20 November 2015
8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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More help needed for young migrants fleeing abuse
8:29 AM.Auckland researchers say teenagers fleeing domestic abuse have ended up as exploited and illegal workers, paid just five-dollars an hour, to pay off hospital bills. Audio
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First group of detainees now in NZ
8:26 AM.The 12 detainees who arrived back from Christmas Island yesterday have spent their first night in New Zealand. Audio
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Broods takes four Tuis at music awards
8:20 AM.To round off a fantastic year, the brother-sister duo Broods are taking home four Tuis from the 50th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. [ Audio
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Germany thwarts major attack at soccer stadium
8:15 AM.In other developmenst German authorities have released more details of the planned attack on a football match Tuesday night. Audio
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Old Mangawhai brigade returns as McEnaney departs
7:56 AM.The Northland town of Mangawhai has its old volunteer fire brigade back - after the departure of its controversial former chief, Mike McEnaney. Audio
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First flag referendum gets underway today
7:51 AM.The first flag referendum gets underway today. Audio
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Maori encouraged to take more risks with investments
7:48 AM.Economic advisors say Maori organisations and iwi need to take more risks with their investments. Audio
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No plans for financial fallout from sea-level rise
7:43 AM.The Finance Minister Bill English has rejected a call to start planning for the financial fallout from costly rising sea-levels. Audio
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Trial of Taranaki farm worker David Roigard
7:38 AM.The trial of a Taranaki farm worker who police say murdered his son has been playing out in New Plymouth this week. Audio
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Chch remembers McCaw as one of the best
7:32 AM.Our reporter, Sally Murphy, went out to get reaction in Christchurch to Richie McCaw's retirement. Audio
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International media reaction to Richie McCaw 's retirement
7:31 AM.Here is some reaction from overseas newspapers. Audio
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Richie McCaw makes plans for life after rugby.
7:26 AM.After 148 tests in the All Blacks jersey Richie McCaw is hanging up his boots. Audio
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Key hopes Aust, will make it easier for Kiwis to become Aussies
7:22 AM.The Prime Minister John Key emerged from a meeting with Malcolm Turnbull yesterday with some optimism Australia will make it easier for New Zealanders to obtain Australian citizenship. Audio
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Domestic flight screening tightened
7:18 AM.Security on domestic flights is set to be tightened in the wake of recent world events. Audio
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French confirm terrorist ringleader killed in Saint Denis raid
7:11 AM.French authorities have confirmed the suspected ringleader behind the Paris terrorist attacks was killed in the police raid in Saint Denis yesterday. Audio
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Morning markets for 20 November 2015
6:58 AM.Wall Street is flat with firmer technology stocks offset by weaker healthcare stocks. Audio
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NZX sells virtues of exchange traded funds
6:57 AM.The NZX's funds management business has embarked on a major expansion of its investment products with the launch of a range of new exchange traded funds. Audio
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Fonterra exits US joint venture
6:56 AM.The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, says its exiting a United States partnership because it sees better value for money elsewhere. Audio
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Veritas Investments faces disgruntled shareholders meeting
6:54 AM.The owner of the Mad Butcher chain, Veritas Investments, received a grilling from shareholders at the annual meeting. Audio
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Kathmandu's board to face tough questions at annual meeting
6:51 AM.Kathmandu's board faces some tough questions at the annual meeting in Christchurch this morning, over incentive pay for the new chief executive.. Audio
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Irish Examiner's poignant tribute to Jonah
6:46 AM.The death of Jonah Lomu has not only shocked and saddened New Zealand - the impact has been felt around the globe. Audio
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South Dunedin tries not to think about sea level rises
6:41 AM.South Dunedin residents say they have more pressing problems than sea level rises one day swamping their houses. Audio
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Early business news
6:20 AM.Our business editor, Gyles Beckford, is with us on what's happening in the financial world. Audio
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PM says current flag is favourite
6:18 AM.The Prime Minister says the National Party's own polling is showing people prefer the current flag, but the gap for change is closing. Audio
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Airline pilots detail their airport security worries
6:16 AM.The Transport Minister Simon Bridges says security on domestic flights is set to be tightened in the wake of recent world events. Audio
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Mastermind of Paris terror attacks killed
6:12 AM.Belgium has proven to staging post for the Paris terror attacks. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 20 November 2015
6:00 AM.The ringleader behind France's terror attacks is confirmed dead. In the wake of recent world events, New Zealand gets ready to step up security on all domestic flights and we speak to Richie McCaw on… Read more Audio