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Morning Report for Monday 5 November 2018
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NZ soldiers remembered at Le Quesnoy
6:21 AM.The centenary of New Zealand troops liberating the French town of Le Quesnoy (Le ken-wah) on the Western Front in the First World War has been commemorated overnight in the town. About 1300 people… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 5 November 2018
6:00 AM.Calls for new rules for charity boxing as a fighter battles for his life in hospital, are under-age pensioners ripping off the Gold Card? The Black Caps are battling to avoid a T20 series whitewash by… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 November 2018
6:06 AM.England has claimed the rugby league series with a 20-14 win over the Kiwis in the second Test at Anfield. Audio
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Govt's learning support staff plan gives hope for parent
6:10 AM.A mother whose disabled son was turned away from her local school because it said it couldn't cope with his disability hopes 600 new specialist learning support coordinators will stop this from… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 5 November 2018
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Labour's eyes set firmly on 2020 election
6:40 AM.Labour has emerged from its first conference since taking power with its eyes firmly set on the 2020 election.The party held its annual meeting in Dunedin this weekend, with the mood buoyant as it… Read more Audio
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Govt depts spend large on contractors despite urge to cut back
6:43 AM.The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has spent $95 million on contractors and consultants for the second year in a row. That's despite saying for the last year it was cutting back, and… Read more Audio
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Business News for 5 November 2018
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sports News for 5 November 2018
7:06 AM.The Kiwis were again overpowered in the second half as England won the second rugby league test 20 points to 14 at Anfield. Audio
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New tape of Jami-Lee Ross, Bridges, Bennett leaked
7:10 AM.A taped conversation between former National MP Jami-Lee Ross and party leader Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett shows the leadership tried to keep their internal problems out of the public… Read more Audio
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Charity boxing rule-change urged after man nearly killed
7:12 AM.A charity boxing match that has left a Christchurch man fighting for his life has sparked calls for urgent safety changes. Kain Parsons is in intensive care after competing in a charity bout at Fight… Read more Audio
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Govt pledges learning support coordinators across school system
7:15 AM.A mother whose disabled son was turned away from the local school because it said it couldn't cope with his disability is hoping 600 new specialist learning support coordinators will stop this from… Read more Audio
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MBIE spends $95m on contractors, consultants
7:20 AM.Major government departments are spending massive amounts on contractors despite the government's order to cut back. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has spent almost $100 million… Read more Audio
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SuperGold card fraud reported in Auckland, Wellington
7:24 AM.Teenagers aren't the only ones using fake IDs to appear a little older. RNZ has learned of several cases of SuperGold Card fraud, allowing people to access free public transport or discounts at the… Read more Audio
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Trump rallies across US ahead of midterm elections
7:25 AM.The name Donald Trump won't be anywhere on the ballot when Americans go to the polls, but the midterm elections this week will shape the next few years of his presidency. Thirty-five senators, 36… Read more Audio
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Simon Bridges discusses new Jami-Lee Ross recording
7:37 AM.A taped conversation between former National MP Jami-Lee Ross and party leader Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett shows the leadership tried to keep their internal problems out of the public… Read more Audio
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Hawke's Bay Fish & Game investigated
7:50 AM.Members of the Hawke's Bay Fish and Game Council are being investigated for possible conflicts of interest and breaches of the Wildlife Act. An investigation has been launched after a complaint was… Read more Audio
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Rising power prices in north outstrip national average
7:52 AM.Northland people - with some of the lowest incomes in the country - are now paying some of the highest prices in the country for electricity. Their power bills have been rising more than twice as fast… Read more Audio
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'Messy situation' behind high power prices - Flick boss
7:56 AM.Soaring power prices are also hitting customers across the country because of low hydro lake levels and a prolonged outage at the country's largest gas field. The wholesale price of electricity was… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 November 2018
8:06 AM.The Black Caps are struggling at 113 for 9 after 14 overs chasing 167 to beat Pakistan in the third and final T20 international in Dubai. Audio
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New Jami-Lee Ross recording - political analysis
8:10 AM.The Opposition leader Simon Bridges is insisting he did not try and cover up the handling of the Jami-Lee Ross saga. Newshub's AM Show has played extracts of a phone conversation between Mr Bridges… Read more Audio
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Boxing needs governing body - Auckland association boss
8:18 AM.A charity boxing match that has left a Christchurch man fighting for his life has sparked calls for urgent safety changes. Kain Parsons is in intensive care after competing in a charity bout at fight… Read more Audio
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Tracey Martin discusses learning support boost
8:25 AM.The IHC says the goverment will need to quickly boost the number of learning support co-ordinators if it wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with disabilites. The government has… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 5 November 2018
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Rise in contractors: Workers want flexibility, recruiting boss says
8:37 AM.Some government departments are still spending massive sums on contractors despite orders to cut it back. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has spent $95 million for the second year… Read more Audio
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NZ soldiers remembered at Le Quesnoy
8:45 AM.The centenary of New Zealand troops liberating the French town of Le Quesnoy on the Western Front in the First World War has been commemorated overnight in the town. About 1300 people turned out… Read more Audio
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New Caledonia votes against independence from France
8:51 AM.New Caledonia has voted to stay part of France. More than 174,000 voters were eligible to vote in the first referendum on independence in more than 30 years. Close to 60 percent voted for the status… Read more Audio
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Fire & Emergency prepares for busy Guy Fawkes night
8:55 AM.Firefighters are blaming fireworks for causing at least three fires at the weekend. And with Guy Fawkes' night the fire service is preparing for more callouts. Pete Gallagher is Fire and Emergency's… Read more Audio