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Morning Report for Friday 21 October 2016
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 AM.WEB CAPTION: It's Friday so we cross the Ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Use of seclusion rooms more widespread: IHC
8:51 AM.As Hekia parata is grilled over when she first knew about school seclusion rooms, the IHC acknowledges locking children in seclusion rooms has been used in many schools across the country for years. Audio
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Joel Little picks up two trophies at NZ Music Artisan Awards
8:51 AM.The NZ Music Artisan Awards were handed out last night and Joel Little walked away with two awards - Best Producer / Best Engineer - for his work on Broods second album Conscious. Read more Audio
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Iwi turf war over central Auckland land goes to High Court
8:48 AM.Iwi turf wars: Ngati Whatua Orakei has already settled its claim but is challenging the Crown and its treaty settlement offerings to other iwi of Auckland. Audio
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Parker to fight for world title in Auckland
8:43 AM.Joseph Parker will fight Mexican Andy Ruiz for the vacant WBO world heavyweight title in Auckland in December. Audio
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History will be made in final Bledisloe test
8:40 AM.The All Blacks could break another record tomorrow night - a record 18th consecutive test win if they beat the Wallabies in Auckland. Audio
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Junior doctors lack faith in DHB systems - RDA
8:36 AM.As junior doctors returned to work yesterday after striking, the Resident Doctors Association says serious mistakes that are being made by exhausted junior doctos are going unreported. Audio
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Markets Update for 21 October 2016
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Tense scenes in Thames as abortion protagonists clash
8:27 AM.The stand off in Thames between groups for and against abortion is continuing this morning - the two opposing groups clash each Friday morning on a street corner near Thames hospital. Audio
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Jailed autistic man abandoned by mental health agencies
8:23 AM.The mother of a young autistic man who has spent nearly a week in prison feels she and her son were abandoned and ignored by mental health agencies after being "put in the too-hard basket''. Audio
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Democratic, Republican panel dissects final presidential debate
8:10 AM.We talk to Republican commentator Lenny McAllister; Republican strategist John Thomas and the Democratic strategist, Mary Anne Marsh about the third presidential debate. Audio
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Parata too slow to act over seclusion room - Delahunty
7:55 AM.Green MP Catherine Delahunty says there's no excuse for schools dealing with problem children by locking them in seclusion rooms. Audio
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David Shearer says China urged him not meet democracy advocates
7:42 AM.Labour MP David Shearer says he also came under Chinese pressure not to meet democracy campaigners visiting from Hong Kong. But unlike Bill English, who cancelled his meeting to avoid upsetting China… Read more Audio
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A major fire is underway at Waimea Estate in Nelson
7:40 AM.Seven fire crews are battling a fire at Waimea Estate vineyard's restaurant and shop in Nelson. Audio
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Indian student visa fraud on rise despite bids to stamp it out
7:36 AM.Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway says Indian student visa fraud is snowballing as crooked agents invent new ways dodge Immigration New Zealand's efforts to curb rorts in both countries. Audio
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Simon Marks picks over yesterday's presidential debate
7:23 AM.Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clash in the final presidential debate. Our correspondent Simon Marks was there and says Mr Trump failed to capitalise on a good start when he refused to say he'd… Read more Audio
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Family of woman shot in Rarotonga demand answers
7:17 AM.The family of the woman killed in the double shooting in Rarotonga is demanding a full investigation into how the man who shot them was able to escape custody. Audio
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Anguish for Warriena Wright's family as Tostee trial ends
7:10 AM.The family of Warriena Wright cried in court when Gable Tostee was cleared of all charges in the death of the 26 year old Wellingtonian. Audio
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Morning Markets for 21 October 2016
6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Pacific Edge test approvals bolster outlook
6:50 AM.Shares in the cancer diagnostics firm, Pacific Edge, surged yesterday after the company had one of its products accepted for use by a major U.S. health insurer, Tricare. Audio
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Port of Tauranga makes a positive start to the year
6:49 AM.Port of Tauranga says trading at the start of the new financial year has been to use its words "relatively positive" and it's picking a modest lift in full year earnings. Audio
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Sky TV says sports fans underpin forecast confidence
6:48 AM.The pay television operator, Sky Network Television, says its profit forecasts are holding steady, with strong interest in sports programming underpinning its confidence. Audio
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Auckland Airport see growth potential in N. Queensland Airports
6:47 AM.The airports company, Auckland Airport, says it's going to hold onto its near 25 percent stake in North Queensland Airports even though it hasn't worked out the way it hoped. Audio
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Black Caps beat India in a thriller
6:45 AM.The Black Caps have beaten India in a nailbiting finish to the second one-day international, to score their first win of their tour. Audio
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Faster than expected advance in bid to take Mosul
6:42 AM.Iraqi and Kurdish forces have advanced to within about ten kilometres of the city of Mosul. Audio
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Warriena Wright's family speak of anguish, hope for peace
6:40 AM.The family of Warriena Wright are planning to return to New Zealand soon where they say they want to grieve their daughter and sister in peace. Their statement came after Gable Tostee was cleared of… Read more Audio
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Warriena Wright's family speak of anguish, hope for peace
6:40 AM.The family of Warriena Wright are planning to return to New Zealand soon where they say they want to grieve their daughter and sister in peace. Their statement came after Gable Tostee was cleared of… Read more Audio
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Warriena Wright's family speak of anguish, hope for peace
6:40 AM.The family of Warriena Wright are planning to return to New Zealand soon where they say they want to grieve their daughter and sister in peace. Their statement came after Gable Tostee was cleared of… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 21 October 2016
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 21 October 2016
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Trans-Tasman labour force could solve constuction shortages
6:17 AM.The construction industry's come up with a plan to smooth out the boom and bust cycle for employers and workers - and that's to pool construction workers with Australia. NZ needs to fill an extra 49… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 21 October 2016
6:00 AM.Anguish for Warriena Wright's family as Gable Tostee trial ends, Family of woman shot in Rarotonga demand answers, Simon Marks picks over yesterday's presidential debate, Indian student visa fraud on… Read more Audio