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Checkpoint for Thursday 6 March 2008
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Colombia Crisis
6:57 PM.Venezuela has moved ten army battalions to the border with Colombia as diplomats strive to defuse a regional crisis. Audio
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UN Tough on Celebrity Drug Users
6:53 PM.The UN wants greater action taken against celebrities caught taking illegal substances. Audio
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Monitoring Our Youngest Killer
6:48 PM.A lobby group has spoken out against a call to have Bailey Junior Kurariki electronically monitored once he's released. Audio
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Waatea News
6:44 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Bali Nine Update
6:42 PM.Three young Australian men on death row in Indonesia have had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment. Audio
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Democratic Nomination Update
6:35 PM.ABC's John Shovellin updates us from Washington. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Biofuels Introduction
6:29 PM.MP's have heard the introduction of a mandatory percentage of biofuels will push up prices at the pump. Audio
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Fishing Industry Lobby on Seabird Rules
6:24 PM.Regulations introduced last month to protect seabirds may be amended. Audio
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Former Australian PM Hits Out
6:24 PM.John Howard has hit out at the new Rudd government for the first time; during a major speech in the US. Audio
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Electoral Finance Act Abuse Accusation
6:12 PM.National accuses Labour of distributing promotional material without proper authorisation statements. Audio
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Tax Cuts and Budget Blowout
6:06 PM.The Finance Minister promises tax cuts despite a small budget surplus. Audio
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Ab King Pro Usurper
5:56 PM.Hundreds of counterfeit Ab King Pro machines have been destroyed in South Auckland this afternoon. Audio
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Real Estate Agents Bill
5:53 PM.Real estate agents turned up en mass to parliament today to tell MP's new laws to regulate their industry are an over reaction. Audio
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Surge in Auckland Patient Numbers
5:49 PM.Auckland hospital staff are warning of serious problems when winter ailments kick in. Audio
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Waatea News
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Nelson Zoo Closure
5:41 PM.Around 100 protestors marched through central Nelson today, demanding the city council abandon plans to close the local zoo. Audio
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Bush Endorses McCain
5:39 PM.A day after his former rival secured the Republican Party's nomination for the presidency, President Bush adds his support. Audio
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Interest Rates to Remain High
5:34 PM.The Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate on hold at 8.25 percent - even though the economy is slowing. Audio
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Airshow Organiser Gone to Ground
5:28 PM.Today the Commerce Commission has frozen the assets of the promoter of a failed Hamilton air show. Audio
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International Paedophile Ring Uncovered
5:20 PM.NZ authorities explain how they sparked child porn sting resulting in arrests worldwide. Audio
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Maori Party and National
5:16 PM.National's policy to abolish the Maori seats without Maori consent would preclude any post-election deal. Audio
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Government Frustrated at Rail Buyback
5:13 PM.The government is increasingly frustrateed with a lack of progress with Toll Holdings. Audio
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Cullen and Tax Cuts
5:08 PM.The Finance Minister promises tax cuts despite a lack of budget surplus. Audio
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Sports News
3:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio