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Checkpoint for Friday 11 July 2008
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Sydney Opera House Transformed
6:56 PM.The seats have been taken out, and replaced with trees, shrubs and plants. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 11 July 2008
6:36 PM.Odds are on a change of Government after this year's election. Audio
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Global Warming Blamed for Dieing Coral
6:26 PM.If the corals are lost scientists warn that up to 25 percent of the marine life that depend on them could also be doomed. Audio
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Australian Motorists Could Pay up to 8 Dollars a Litre
6:22 PM.The figures come from the Fuel for Thought report by the Future Fuels Forum. Audio
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Social Development Ministry to Help Auckalnd Families
6:18 PM.Some Auckland families will be taught how to cook, clean and budget under a plan. Audio
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New Cellphone Blocking Technology
6:13 PM.it will be introduced in all the country's prisons early next year to increase security. Audio
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International Talks On North Korea's Nuclear Progamme
6:11 PM.The six party talks come after North Korea handed over a long delayed list of nuclear activity. Audio
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More Disagreement with Iran's Nuclear Programme
6:07 PM.The United States has condemned the latest test and and vowed to take whatever steps necessary to defend Israel. Audio
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Owners of a Turangi Dairy Don't Feel Safe
5:56 PM.They have been held up twice in the last two months say they fear for their safety and have armed themselves. Audio
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Auckland Police Are Chasing Two Thieves
5:52 PM.The duo are responsible for at least 20 break-ins on the North Shore and in East Auckland over the past two months. Audio
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Waatea News 11 July 2008
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Net Worth of Average Household Has Fallen
5:44 PM.The net worth of the average household fell by almost six thousand dollars during the three months to March. Audio
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Woman Stays Silent Over Sex Allegations
5:41 PM.The woman complained about four English Rurgby Players on their lastest NZ tour. Audio
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Wanganui Toddlers Killers Plead Gulity
5:37 PM.19-year-old Tyrone Box and 20-year-old James Challis were jailed for 7 years in the High Court in Wellington. Audio
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Sports News 11 July 2008
5:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Torrential Rain Hits Nelson
5:28 PM.One man had to be rescued from his roof. Audio
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Evening Business 11 July 2008
5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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National Won't Stick with Early Childhood Plan
5:17 PM.The party released its early childhood education policy today. Audio
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Auckland Man Who Faked his Death is Caught
5:15 PM.A court application to make is name public from the angry wife he abandoned was granted. Audio
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New Zealand in Trade Dispute with Indonesia
5:11 PM.The Indonesian government suddenly slapped a ban on beef imports because it doesn't like the labels on the packaging. Audio
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Police Sergeant Struck down by Stolen Car
5:08 PM.He's the first police officer to be killed in the line of duty since 2002. Audio