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Checkpoint for Friday 23 May 2008
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Tax Cuts Now a Reality
5:11 PM.While National dismissed the tax cuts as 'pitiful' it supported the legislation debated under urgency in Parliament today. Audio
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Jury Still Deliberating on the Edgeware Road Hit and Run
5:15 PM.Mr Sila is accused of murdering two Christchurch girls by running them over outside a Christchurch party in May last year. Audio
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Two Men Change Their Minds
5:18 PM.The murder of Wanganui toddler Jhia Te Tua in a gang drive-by shooting shook the community. Audio
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Top Level Meeting Underway in Myanmar
5:19 PM.Ban Ki-Moon is expected to press the general to accept more aid for the 2.4 million people left destitute by Cyclone Nargis. Audio
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Evening Business
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Kahui Family Want Police to Keep investigating
5:27 PM.3-month old infants Chris and Cru were violently assaulted and died of head injuries two years ago. Audio
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Sports News
5:35 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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30th Anniversary of the Protest at Bastion Point
5:40 PM.It was one of the most important events in modern day Maori protest. Audio
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Health and Disability Commissioner not Happy
5:42 PM.The post operative care provided by two surgeons at Wellington's Wakefield Hospital is under review. Audio
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Helicopter Pilots Furious
5:44 PM.Mobil has decided to shut down the only aviation fuel stop in the remote area. Audio
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British Labour Government Lose a By-Election
5:45 PM.The Conservative Party easily took the previously safe Labour seat of Crewe and Nantwich, its first win in two decades. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Controversial Exhibition Shut Down
5:49 PM.The images of naked 12 and 13-year-old boys have provoked a furious debate Audio
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The Country's Biggest Book Sale Underway
5:53 PM.The Regent 24 Hour Book Sale is held annually at the Regent Theatre in the Octagon, and is now in its 28th year. Audio
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National Party Promises More in the Health Sector
6:06 PM.The PM has accused Mr Key of trying to have it both ways, saying he cannot offer bigger tax cuts. Audio
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Economists Share Their View on the Budget
6:09 PM.The Govt has announced a three stage 10.6 billion dollar tax cut plan, workers will get12 to 28 dollars extra a week. Audio
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Chris Kahui Still in Shock After Verdict
6:12 PM.Pastor Tom Ngapera is a close family friend of the Kahui family and housed Chris Kahui for time while he was on bail. Audio
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Chinas Top Entertainers Do Their Bit
6:13 PM.Chinese government and aid agencies work to help the survivors of the country's recent earthquake. Audio
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Children Of God
6:15 PM.A Texas appeals court says the state overstepped its authority when it removed hundreds of children from a polygamist compound. Audio
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Dalai Lama Visits England
6:18 PM.Rival groups of protesters gathered outside one of London's famous concert venues the Royal Albert Hall. Audio
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Focus on Politics
6:36 PM.In his nineth Budget the Finance Minister Michael Cullen has finally delivered across-the-board personal tax cuts. Audio
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Victoria University Plans to Cut Teacher Training
6:54 PM.Submissions close today on the consultation document with staff and students who will fight to have some jobs retained. Audio