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Checkpoint for Thursday 31 January 2008
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India on Foot
6:56 PM.They say there's no such thing as a free lunch - is that really so? Audio
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Politics - Italy
6:53 PM.After four days of talks, the Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, has begun to put in place his solution to political crisis. Audio
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Somalia
6:51 PM.The transitional government in Somalia has still failed to establish an effective administration. Audio
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Snow in China
6:48 PM.China's continuing to experience its worst winter weather in 50 years Audio
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Cyclone in Fiji
6:42 PM.Power has been restored to most parts of Fiji, but many people are still without water. Audio
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Waatea News
6:42 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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School Leavers Age
6:39 PM.Teachers and educational organisations are backing the PM's proposal to raise the school-leaving and training age to 18. Audio
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Government buys up Central Otago Land
6:37 PM.The government's purchased almost 8000 hectares of central Otago land - most of which will be used for conservation. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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U.S. Elections (Part 2)
6:29 PM.The race for the Whitehouse has abruptly narrowed with some of the big names in the U.S. Presidential battle dropping out today. Audio
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Manukau District Court Report
6:26 PM.The lawyer of a man accused of murdering a teenager says his client found himself in a situation that spiralled out of control. Audio
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Israel War Report
6:23 PM.A"large and serious failure"-- that's the verdict of the official inquiry into the war waged by Israel against Hezbollah. Audio
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Capital and Merchant Finance
6:17 PM.Secured debenture holders wont be getting their money back after Capital and Merchant Finance went into receivership. Audio
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Environment Report (Part 2)
6:09 PM.With Barry Weeber, co-chair of the ECO, and Frank Brenmuhl, Dairy Chair of the Federated Farmers. Audio
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State of the Environment Report
6:06 PM.Politicians are unanimous that all NZers have to lift their game, if this country is retain its 'clean and green' . Audio
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Sevens Parade in Wellington
5:57 PM.The Wellington leg of the International Rugby Board 7's tournament has been officially launched with a traditional street party. Audio
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Court Report from Dunedin
5:55 PM.More information has been released in the Dunedin District Court today about an attack on a young woman last year. Audio
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Waatea News
5:52 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Canterbury College of the Arts
5:45 PM.Staff at Canterbury University's College of Arts are horrified courses and staff are to be axed. Audio
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U.S. Elections
5:39 PM.In the United States, the former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani has dropped his bid for the presidency. Audio
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U.S. Economy
5:36 PM.There's been more dramatic action in the United States where the Central Bank has continued it's action to restore confidence. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Environment Report
5:21 PM.The Environment and Conservation Organisations says we need to take stronger action to protect the environment. Audio
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New Zealand Clean and Green
5:18 PM.A report card on the state of the environment is warning that New Zealand's clean, green image is under threat. Audio
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Interest Free Loans for Students
5:10 PM.It's called swallowing a dead rat - and that's what the National Party has done announcing support for interest-free loans. Audio
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Tea Ropati Trial
5:07 PM.The former rugby league international Tea Ropati has been found not guilty of rape. Audio