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Checkpoint for Wednesday 18 June 2008
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Cyd Charisse Tribute
6:55 PM.One of the greatest stars of Hollywood musicals, the actor and dancer Cyd Charisse has died. Audio
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Northland Skull
6:53 PM.A skull has been dated to pre-Pakeha Aotearoa and given to local Iwi for re-burial. Audio
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Atlantic Inflation
6:50 PM.Inflation in Europe and US driven by rising food and fuel prices. Audio
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Hamas Ceasefire
6:48 PM.Palestinian Hamas, which controls Gaza, says a ceasefire has been agreed with Israel and will begin tomorrow morning. Audio
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Waatea News
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Stolen Ambulance Equipment Returned
6:42 PM.Lifesaving equipment stolen in Hastings yesterday has been returned, following a"no questions asked"plea from the St John's. Audio
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Afghan Conflict
6:39 PM.Fears are growing that the Taliban are preparing to attack the southern centre of Kandahar. Audio
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State Services Commission Questioned
6:36 PM.The Minister and the Commissioner were today questioned about the employment of former Immigration head Mary Ann Thompson. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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China Correspondent
6:26 PM.Amanda Morgan gives us an update at the start of the wet season where 171 have already been killed. Audio
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Ngati Rangitihi Treelord Settlement
6:24 PM.The central North Island runanga won't be intimidated into withdrawing its support from a $500-million forestry settlement. Audio
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Evening Business
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Senior Pentagon Torturers
6:17 PM.Documents uncovered showing senior officials played a more active role than previously thought in developing torture methods. Audio
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Hawkes Bay Sport Park
6:15 PM.Hastings District councillors are split over the merits of a proposed $57-million Regional Sports Park. Audio
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NZ First Charity Donation
6:14 PM.New Zealand First has once again been handed back thousands of dollars it had tried to donate to charity. Audio
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English Rugby Team Incident (Part 2)
6:13 PM.It remains unclear whether the incident involves violence or dishonesty, or has a sexual element - in Britain also. Audio
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Government Action on Violence
6:10 PM.Community groups are demanding less talk and more action, following a rash of violent crime in South Auckland. Audio
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Ngunguru Sand Spit
5:55 PM.An environmental group is warning the government to be wary of offering too much to developers, in exchange for the land. Audio
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Abu Qatada Released from Prison
5:52 PM.Abu Qatada was once described by a Spanish judge as al-Qaeda's spiritual leader in Europe. Audio
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Parliament on Gang Violence
5:49 PM.The PM challenged National to support new legislation introducing tougher penalties for gang members. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Robust Men Needed
5:43 PM.National party spokesperson for trades training, Colin King, says schools need more robust men teaching technology subjects. Audio
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Dominion Finance Holdings
5:39 PM.Yet another finance company looks to be creaking under the weight of the global credit crunch. Audio
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Coronet Peak
5:36 PM.The ski field has had to close, temporarily laying off hundreds off staff, as mild temperatures make snow making impossible. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Iowa Floods
5:24 PM.The surge down the Mississippi breaks flood banks, destroys vast croplands and drives up world corn and soy prices. Audio
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Evening Business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Third Party Auto Insurance
5:18 PM.A quarter of NZ's drivers are getting behind the wheel without insurance - at an estimated cost of up to $85 million annually. Audio
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Norovirus Outbreak
5:16 PM.A New Plymouth rest home has been criticised for its response to a spate of norovirus infections that has left one person dead. Audio
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English Rugby Team Incident
5:14 PM.The team is refusing to answer questions about allegations 4 players were involved in an incident in Auckland on Saturday night. Audio
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Hit and Run Lead
5:10 PM.The police have made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the death of Joanne Wong who tried to stop bag snatcher. Audio