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Checkpoint for Friday 25 July 2008
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Terror Watch List is Making Air Travel Safer - FBI
6:58 PM.But with a million names on the list it can make traveling a frustrating and baffling hassle. Audio
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Obama Calls for Unity Against Terrorism
6:54 PM.An enormous crowd in Berlin cheered Senator Obama as he made a speech that was the centrepiece of his European tour. Audio
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Argentine Court Has Sentenced Eight Men
6:52 PM.The men including a former general have been sentenced to jail terms for the torture and killing of four leftists 31 years ago. Audio
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China Says Terrorist Cell Discovered
6:44 PM.The Chinese authorities say they've broken up a group that was planning to attack an Olympic football venue in Shanghai. Audio
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Iraq's Olympic Dream Over
6:43 PM.Iraq's Olympic dreams have been dashed even before the games in Beijing have begun. Audio
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'Apprenticeship Should be Reviewed'
6:41 PM.The Industry Training Federation says the Modern Apprenticeship should be reviewed. Audio
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Condoleezza Rice to Arrive in NZ Tonight
6:37 PM.The American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to arrive in New Zealand tonight after a flying visit to Australia. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Trade Ministers Begin Fifth Day of Negotiations
6:22 PM.Trade ministers will begin a fifth day of negotiations as they struggle to reach agreement on a new world trade deal. Audio
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Focus On Politics for 25 July 2008
6:07 PM.Winston Peters has returned to NZ to scathingly dismiss allegations about party funding and donations made to his party. Audio
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Solid Energy to Extend Mining Operations
5:56 PM.Solid Energy, has applied to the Department of Conservation to extend its mining operations on the Stockton Plateau. Audio
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Catholic Brother Avoids Standing Trial
5:52 PM.Raymond Garchow was due to defend eight counts of sexually abusing boys at Marylands School in Christchurch in the 1970s. Audio
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Coronation of King George Tupou the 5th
5:48 PM.The Tongan capital Nukualofa and the roads from the airport are being spruced up as part of last minute preparations. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Karadzic to Fight Extradition to The Hague
5:44 PM.Mr Karadzic is awaiting extradition to the Hague and there are conflicting reports about when authorities took him into custody. Audio
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Police Warn Students Over Condoleezza Rice Visit
5:41 PM.A call by one of the country's largest students association for its members to arrest Condoleeza Rice. Audio
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Lipene Sila May Appeal Conviction And Sentance
5:37 PM.News of the appeal has disappointed the families, some of who spoke publicly after Sila's sentencing. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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NZ Cricket Players Oppose Pakistan Trip
5:29 PM.New Zealand Cricket has yet to decide if it will withdraw from the Champions Trophy, amid fears for player safety. Audio
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Man Jailed 18 Years For Murder of Wife
5:25 PM.A Hamilton man who beat his wife to death because he said she was"lippy"has been jailed for at least 18 years. Audio
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Wild Weather to Hit NZ This Weekend
5:20 PM.Weather Forecasters say a weather front due to hit the North Island has the potential to be the worst storm in ten years. Audio
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Grandfather Lunges at Cina Ma Accused in Court
5:17 PM.There have been dramatic scenes at a court appearance for the man accused of abducting five-year-old Auckland girl Cina Ma. Audio
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Winston Peters Hits Out Over Criticism
5:08 PM.The Foreign Minister, Winston Peters has hit out against criticism of his handling of donations. Audio