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Checkpoint for Tuesday 8 July 2008
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The Economy is in Recession
5:06 PM.The NZ Institute of Economic Research says more firms are reporting a fall in their own activity in the three months to June. Audio
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Government Considers More Money into Housing
5:12 PM.The idea comes to help offset an economic recession. Audio
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Broadcaster Tony Veitch 'Off Air' During Investigation
5:15 PM.Tony Veitch violently assaulted a former partner. Audio
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Whakatane Airport - Lock Down
5:17 PM.Suspicious white powder was found after a bag split at 10:30 this morning. Audio
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Nationals Kiwisaver Plans Being Questioned
5:20 PM.Back in May John Key was forced to announce National would retain employer contributions to the workplace superannuation scheme. Audio
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Evening Business 8 July 2008
5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police Rule Out Prosecuting Drunk Mother to be
5:28 PM."Our hands are tied under the current laws."- Police Audio
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Sports News 8 July 2008
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Union For Ambulance Drivers Upset at Missed Chance
5:36 PM.Parliament missed the opportunity to set up a national ambulance service. Audio
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A New Confidential Listening and Assistance Service
5:39 PM.Sonja Cooper represents 600 people who say they were abused as children in state-run institutions. Audio
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'Put Your Hard Hats On' - Helen Clark
5:43 PM.Lagging behind the National Party in the polls, MPs know they have an uphill battle. Audio
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LTNZ Investigates Bus Drivers Actions
5:45 PM.The bus franchise holder is standing behind its driver, saying he would never abandon his passengers. Audio
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Waatea News 8 July 2008
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Police Find Body of an Overdue Hunter
5:53 PM.47-year-old Mangakino man Owen Kay failed to return from a solo hunting trip with his four dogs on Sunday. Audio
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NZ Scientists Go Vegetable
5:56 PM.New Zealand scientists have for the first time found a way to tell if an organic vegetable is really organic. Audio
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G8 Summit in Hokaido Japan
6:09 PM.Leaders of eight of the world's richest nations are expected to say they"share a vision". Audio
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Shortage of Front Line Police in South Auckland
6:13 PM.Security guards could soon be patrolling the streets of South Auckland. Audio
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The Consecration of Women Bishops
6:17 PM.Commentators say it was the fiercest debate in the church's 400 year history and it threatens to split the church. Audio
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Australia's Highest Ranking Catholic Denies Cover Up
6:25 PM.Cardinal Pell is facing tough questions about the way in which he dealt with allegations. Audio
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Olympics Just Over Four Weeks Away
6:29 PM.The Chinese government had promised to open up media access before the games. Audio
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Midwives Say 1.6 Million Won't be Enough
6:36 PM.The Government has announced the bonus incentives to try to retain rural midwives. Audio
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Russian Agent Murdered by Russian State
6:38 PM.The British authorities have already formally named a former KGB agent, Andrei Lugovoi as the main suspect in the case. Audio
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Columbian Rebels Labelled 'Terrorists'
6:41 PM.Marc Gonsalves and two other US defence contractors spoke of their ordeal today. Audio
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New Research into Dementia
6:44 PM.Lowering the blood pressure of middle-aged people could dramatically reduce their chances of developing dementia. Audio
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British Mercenary Sentenced to 34 Years in Prison
6:49 PM.The former special forces officer, had already admitted his involvement in the plot but his punishment was worse than expected. Audio
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Lebanon Close to Announcing New Government
6:52 PM.On the streets of Beirut there is cautious optimism after the violence that seemed to take Lebanon to brink of civil war. Audio
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US Doctors Try to Beat Cholesterol Early
6:55 PM.Children as young as eight should be given cholesterol fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems. Audio
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The Future Isn't Looking Rosy
6:57 PM.It was only a few years ago that biofuels were being trumpeted as the future of green energy. Audio