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Checkpoint for Thursday 6 November 2008
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World's Youngest Monarch Crowned
6:59 PM.Today sees the coronation of the world's youngest monarch in the last remaining monarchy of the Indian sub-continent. Audio
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Obama Won Without Race Being a Central Issue
6:57 PM.That wasn't the case the last time an African American stood. Audio
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Australian Health Experts Call for Uniform Sexual Education
6:54 PM.The study of a thousand teenagers found that more than a third of them are sexually active. Audio
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Tamil Tigers to be Integrated Into Security Forces
6:52 PM.A breakaway group of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers is to be disarmed and integrated into the security forces within months. Audio
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Australia's Finance Minister Thinks They Can Avoid Recession
6:49 PM.Figures released by the Federal government today show unemployment remains steady at 4-point-3 percent for October. Audio
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Teenager Talks of Brighter Future
6:44 PM.A teenager has told young people in foster care how he overcame his abusive and neglected childhood. Audio
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Europe Had Long Favoured Barack Obama
6:40 PM.During the US election campaign, opinion polls throughout Europe had long favoured Barack Obama. Audio
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Minor Parties Line Up for Last Public Debate
6:36 PM.And while Winston Peters declined to take part, he was still a hot topic of discussion during the Radio New Zealand debate. Audio
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Sports News
6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Anti-Whaling Group has Lambasted Greenpeace
6:25 PM.The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says Greenpeace is misleading the public. Audio
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Evening Business
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Fears Mine Could Effect Environment
6:18 PM.There are fears any attempt to mine oil shale behind Queenstown's Remarkables could have an effect on the environment. Audio
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International Expert Says Having 21 DHBs Unsustainable
6:16 PM.A visiting expert on quality in health systems says having 21 district health boards will eventually prove unsustainable. Audio
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New Era for America
6:12 PM.The election of Barack Obama as the next President of the US has been heralded as ushering in a new era for America. Audio
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Brent Edwards analyses opinion polls released on Thursday
6:08 PM.Radio New Zealand's political editor discusses the polls, which continue to put National in the lead. Audio
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Foreign Ministries Try to Work Out Obama's Priorities
5:56 PM.The election of Barack Obama as the President of the US has begun a process of re-calibration in many capitals around the world. Audio
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Greens Close Campaign on Rod Donald's Anniversary
5:53 PM.It was three years ago today that the Green Party co-leader, Rod Donald, died suddenly at his Christchurch home. Audio
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Health and Social Problems Will Balloon Says Report
5:50 PM.The National Committee for Addiction Treatment says treating addiction is cheaper than leaving it to take its toll on society. Audio
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Waatea News
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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GE Money is Being Accused of Using Bullying Tactics
5:43 PM.GE Money is being accused of using bullying tactics by threatening investors in the failed Blue Chip company with foreclosure. Audio
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Afghan President Hopes Obama Will Bring Peace
5:40 PM.Hamid Karzai also urged the president elect to do more to prevent civilian casualties in Afghanistan. Audio
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Unemployment Hits Five Year High
5:37 PM.Unemployment has hit a five year high of 4.2 percent as the recession starts to hit jobs, and it's expected to get a lot worse. Audio
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Sports News
5:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Bank scheme money would go to Super Fund, says Michael Cullen
5:30 PM.Labour's finance spokesperson says a Labour-led Government would put revenue from fees paid by banks to be part of the deposit guarantee scheme in the Superannuation Fund. Audio
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Winston Peters denies he has given up on Tauranga
5:27 PM.The sudden decision by the New Zealand First leader to spend the day campaigning in Rimutaka instead of Tauranga had raised questions, reports Cherie McQuilkin. Audio
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John Key Takes to the Sky
5:24 PM.National leader John Key took to the skies today, chartering his own plane for a whistle-stop two-day tour over the country. Audio
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Evening Business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Calls for Obama to Act Urgently Over Financial Crisis
5:15 PM.It's 24 hours since Obama was elected, but already there are calls for him to act urgently to curb the financial crisis. Audio
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New Zealand Jobless Rate Rises
5:12 PM.Unemployment has hit a five-year high as the recession bites and the outlook is for even more job losses. Audio
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Police Continue Search for Fugitive
5:07 PM.Matthew Kidman has been on the run since Tuesday, when police issued a description of him in connection with firearms offences. Audio