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Checkpoint for Tuesday 4 March 2008
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New state of the art booze buses
6:59 PM.New state of the art booze buses are being used in the battle against drink drivers. Audio
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Reaction To BBC Documentary
6:57 PM.Reaction to the BBC doc which has revealed that Mick Jagger survived a murder attempt by Hells Angels members 40 years ago. Audio
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The United Nations Security Council Impose Sanctions
6:54 PM.The UN Security Council has voted to impose a third set of sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to stop enriching uranium. Audio
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Severe Shortage Of Affordable Housing In Australia
6:52 PM.A severe shortage of affordable housing in Australia and a lack of skilled construction workers. Audio
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Waatea News
6:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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billionaire Claims The US Economy Is Already In Recession
6:47 PM.The billionaire investor, Warren Buffet is claiming the US economy is already in recession and says he fears it will get worse. Audio
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Israel Halts Ground Operation In Gaza
6:42 PM.Israel has brought its ground operation in Gaza to a halt, but it's unclear how long it intends to hold its fire. Audio
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Reinvigorated Tourism In Fiji
6:37 PM.Various strategies have been used, including discounted accommodation and increased promotional activities. Audio
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Sports News
6:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Wollongong's Mayor And Councillors To Be Sacked
6:24 PM.Wollongong's Mayor and councillors are expected to be formally sacked by the New South Wales Government this evening. Audio
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Evening Bussiness Update
6:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Emissions Trading Scheme Fatally Flawed, Says Greenpeace
6:14 PM.Dairy farmers believe they should join the Emissions Training Scheme despite Federated Farmers reluctance. Audio
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US Crucial Primaries Held Tomorrow
6:08 PM.In the US crucial primaries will be held tomorrow that could determine who becomes the Democratic Party's candidate. Audio
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Counselling Helpline Fails To Answer 75 Percent Of Calls
5:56 PM.A free counselling helpline for children says it can't answer 75 percent of the calls it receives. Audio
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Waatea News
5:52 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Diabetes Risk For 60% In Counties Manukau - Survey
5:49 PM.Over half the population of Counties Manukau is at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Audio
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Waihi Public Fears Town Could Be Moved
5:45 PM.Newmont Waihi Gold is planning to seek resource consent to expand an open cast mine near the edge of the township. Audio
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Government Closes Oil Company Tax Loophole
5:40 PM.The Government stands to gain billions of dollars in tax over the next 10 years once it closes a loophole. Audio
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Man Charged With Murder Of Nicholas Pike In 2002
5:37 PM.Police have announced they've charged someone with the murder of 22-year old Nicholas Pike. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Venezuela Expels Colombian Diplomats
5:25 PM.A diplomatic crisis is escalating in South America, where Venezuela and Ecuador have cut ties with their neighbour, Colombia. Audio
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Diesel Leaks From Fishing Boat Stuck On Rocks
5:18 PM.The twenty-metre steel-hulled vessel Seawyf struck the rocks of the Fairway Reef last night, tearing a hole in its hull. Audio
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Canadians Not Put Off By Government
5:15 PM.The new regulation under the Overseas Investment Act covers all strategically important infrastructure on sensitive land. Audio
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Airport Move Reflects Public Concern Too, Says Clark
5:12 PM.The National Party leader, John Key, struggled today to say whether or not he supported the government's move. Audio
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National Party Reveals E-mails In Parliament
5:08 PM.Nat's health spokesman Tony Ryall questioned whether the behaviour of the Hawes Bay DHB members was ethical. Audio