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Morning Report for Friday 31 October 2008
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Australia Correspondent
8:56 AM.Australia Correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh brings us the latest from across the ditch. Audio
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US Election Campaign's Lighter Side
8:52 AM.For more from the campaign's lighter side Elizabeth Wynne Johnson of Capitol News Connection joins Geoff in Washington. Audio
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How the media is covering the election - Colin Peacock
8:47 AM.Radio New Zealand's Mediawatch presenter looks at coverage of polls, forming a government, and the economy during this week's election campaign. Audio
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Brent Edwards reports on the campaign week
8:38 AM.Radio New Zealand's political editor reports the week started with National Party leader John Key finding a friend in United Future leader Peter Dunne, and ended with him accusing Labour of a smear… Read more Audio
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New President Will Face Stern Policy Challenges
8:24 AM.Whoever wins the race in the US will face some of the sternest foreign policy challenges ever encountered by a president. Audio
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Voting Process Raising Fears
8:20 AM.Problems with the voting process are raising fears for Tuesday's presidential poll. Audio
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California Important State for Obama's Campaign
8:13 AM.Such a populous state's vote failed to help Al Gore, who back in 2000 won the popular vote but lost to George Bush. Audio
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Major parties' plans to help recession jobless - report
8:09 AM.Cherie McQuilkin reports on reaction to both Labour and National planning to help to soften the blow of redundancies expected in the economic downturn. Audio
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Sir Jon Trimmer to Play Lead Role in Don Quixote
7:57 AM.New Zealand's best-loved dancer Sir Jon Trimmer is poised to celebrate his 50 year career playing the lead role in Don Quixote. Audio
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Hong Kong Bledisloe Cup Clash
7:55 AM.It's the first time the teams have met on foreign soil outside the World Cup. Audio
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UN Fears for Tens of Thousands in Strife-Torn Nation
7:51 AM.A four-day offensive by Congolese Tutsi rebels has sent tens of thousands of civilians fleeing in the area around Goma. Audio
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What Effect Will the New President Have on Trade Deals?
7:50 AM.Some newspapers in NZ were reporting that a victory for McCain could result in the fast tracking of a free trade accord. Audio
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Sports News
7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Jury to Resume Deliberations in Agnew Murder Trial
7:38 AM.A High Court jury will resume its deliberations in Christchurch this morning, in the murder trial of Liam Reid. Audio
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Arrest Made Over Rape of Elderly Woman
7:36 AM.Police in Rotorua have arrested a man in relation to the rape of an elderly woman on Wednesday. Audio
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Economic Issues Drag Attention Away From Iraq
7:30 AM.The bigger global picture is still being factored in by many Americans to how they'll vote come Tuesday. Audio
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Taranaki's Garden Showcase Comes of Age
7:29 AM.Taranaki's garden showcase has come of age, with today's opening of the 21st Rhododendron and Garden Festival. Audio
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Five Days Till America Picks its Next President
7:22 AM.Latest polls show it's too close to call in Florida and North Carolina but Obama has a solid lead in six other key swing states. Audio
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New Figures Show US Economy Shrinking
7:18 AM.Paul Maidment of Forbes dot com says this morning's release of new GDP figures brings a mixed message for the US. Audio
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More Job Losses Likely as Business Confidence Plummets
7:12 AM.October's business confidence figures showed the largest ever one-month fall in the survey's 20-year history. Audio
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Fresh Charges Maybe Layed Over Uruwera Police Raids
7:09 AM.Tame Iti and four others are to be charged with being part of an organised criminal gang. Audio
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Forestry Contractors Want Producer Board Set Up
6:40 AM.The idea has support amongst Maori forest owners but has been labeled as unnecessary by other large forest owners. Audio
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National to Release Benefit Relief Package Today
6:37 AM.Labour's planned benefit for workers hit by the financial crisis is set to be stacked up against National's package today. Audio
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Waatea News
6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 31 October 2008
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector Audio
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Pacific News for 31 October 2008
6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Government Expected to Stand Behind Retail Depositors
6:09 AM.A debate has broken out over whether the Government should guarantee lending between banks. Audio
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The Great Spotted Kiwi
6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio
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Top Stories of 31 October 2008
6:00 AM.National to Release Benefit Relief Package Today, Jury to Resume Deliberations in Agnew Murder Trial. Audio