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Checkpoint for Thursday 17 July 2008
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Sealegs Marine Safety Craft
6:58 PM.An Auckland company, Sealegs, is already taking orders for a new amphibious boat targeted at rescue organisations. Audio
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Hurunui Recycling
6:51 PM.A Canterbury community is rallying to save its pioneering recycling depot from the axe. Audio
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US Inflation High
6:49 PM.US economic policy makers have been dealt another blow with official figures showing inflation has hit a 17 year high. Audio
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Waatea News
6:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Trafalgar Park Upgrade
6:44 PM.Nelson City Council has backed a 7-million dollar upgrade to the city's outdated rugby headquarters, Trafalgar Park. Audio
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Qantas Dismisses Speculation
6:40 PM.Airline CEO, Geoff Dixon, told staff the continuing increase in oil prices has necessitated an in-depth review of services. Audio
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Pushy Parents
6:36 PM.The country's sports agency says pushy parents should stop putting pressure on young children when it comes to sport. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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US Iran Policy Shift
6:26 PM.It's been described as a major policy shift and comes hard on the heals of the latest round of regional sabre rattling. Audio
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Prisoner Employment Schemes
6:22 PM.Two new schemes to enhance employment prospects for inmates have been unveiled at Auckland Women's Prison. Audio
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Evening Business
6:19 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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The Pope in Sydney (Part 3)
6:17 PM.Pope Benedict's benediction draws masses of cheers from a fervent crowd of worshippers. Audio
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Student Allowances
6:14 PM.Tertiary Education Minister, Pete Hodgson, refuses to rule out election pledge of a universal student allowance. Audio
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Tony Veitch Update (Part 2)
6:06 PM.Auckland police have just confirmed they have received a formal complaint from his former partner. Audio
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James Brown Auction
5:57 PM.Hundreds of personal items belonging to the Godfather of Soul are due to be auctioned off at Christie's in New York tomorrow. Audio
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US in Afghanistan
5:54 PM.US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, says the Pentagon is looking to send more troops to Afghanistan. Audio
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The Pope in Sydney (Part 2)
5:52 PM.The Pontiff has just arrived in Darling Harbour to a rapturous greeting by thousands of pilgrims. Audio
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Pump Price Reprieve
5:49 PM.There's some relief for motorists as at least three oil companies drop their prices. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Trans-Tasman Emissions Trading Schemes
5:39 PM.National says jobs and businesses will be put at risk if the Govt. doesn't align its emissions trading scheme with Australia's. Audio
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Air Nelson Strike
5:37 PM.About 10,000 people will have their school holiday travel disrupted as Air Nelson pilots begin a three day strike tomorrow. Audio
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Sports News
5:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Cina Ma Abduction Update
5:28 PM.Its now more than 72-hours since five year old Cina Ma was snatched from her street. Audio
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Evening Business
5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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The Pope in Sydney
5:20 PM.His Holiness is about to arrive at Darling Harbour in Sydney to hold mass for World Youth Day. Audio
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Missing Indian Nationals
5:16 PM.Three of the 39 who've disappeared in Auckland have told immigration officials of how they're victims caught in a Visa scam. Audio
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Hawkes Bay Blaze
5:11 PM.Firefighters from Hastings, Havelock North, Napier and Bayview spent today fighting two fires in northern Hastings. Audio
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Tony Veitch Update
5:07 PM.The sports broadcaster has resigned from his two high profile media roles. Audio