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Checkpoint for Monday 10 November 2008
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New Government
5:08 PM.The National Party leader John Key has all but done the deals to form a new government. Audio
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Wellington Gang Murder Trial
5:18 PM.Six men charged with the murder of a Wanganui toddler have gone on trial in the High Court in Wellington. Audio
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Evening Business News for 10 November 2008
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Threatening Letter
5:24 PM.A Taranaki back-country farmer who sent the Prime Minister a threatening letter containing white powder has been sent to jail. Audio
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White House Visit
5:29 PM.The United States president-elect Barack Obama will arrive at the White House tomorrow morning for a tour. Audio
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Sports News
5:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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New Government (Part 2)
5:37 PM.National is wasting no time in it's attempt to form a new government. Audio
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Reaction to National's law and order pledges
5:40 PM.The incoming Government is promising to take a tougher stance on law and order issues, reports Penny Smith. Audio
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Christchurch Depositions Hearing
5:44 PM.A Christchurch roading worker is accused of murdering the 15 year old school girl, Marie Davis. Audio
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Waatea News
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Helen Clark Sued
5:50 PM.Tony Bierre says he believes he was defamed by Miss Clark in comments she made. Audio
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Haiti School
5:54 PM.Rescuers in Haiti have stopped trying to find more survivors from a school building collapse. Audio
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Life Expectancy
5:55 PM.According to the latest statistics, life expectancy has increased across the board in New Zealand. Audio
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New Government (Part 3)
6:07 PM.The National Party has confirmed it has enough support to form the next government. Audio
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Nia Glassie Murder Trial
6:10 PM.A jury in Rotorua has heard the mother of Nia Glassie admitting she should have taken her daughter to hospital. Audio
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China Economy
6:13 PM.The Chinese government has launched a package worth almost 600 billion US dollars to stimulate its economy. Audio
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Australian Car Industry
6:16 PM.Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has unveiled a multi-billion dollar rescue package. Audio
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Evening Business News for 10 November 2008
6:21 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Congo Update
6:24 PM.Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting between rebel forces and government troops. Audio
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Auckland Politics
6:27 PM.Auckland's councils are already lining up to see what John Key can do for them. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for 10 November 2008
6:30 PM.The Best of Checkpoint. Audio
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Death Penalty
6:32 PM.Australia's foreign minister says the country will co-sponsor a UN resolution calling for an end to the death penalty. Audio
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Sports News
6:35 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Russian Submarine Accident
6:39 PM.A military expert says the Russian defence industry is in dire need of modernisation. Audio
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Christchurch Bus Check
6:42 PM.The police in Christchurch say some bus operators are putting passengers and motorists at risk. Audio
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Rwanda Capture
6:44 PM.Rwandan authorities are protesting after one of its senior government officials was arrested in Germany. Audio
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Waatea News
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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MP and Councillor
6:49 PM.The new MP for Maungakiekie, Samoan High Chief Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has announced he will stay on as a City Councillor. Audio
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Kristall-Nacht Rememberance
6:53 PM.Events have been taking place across Europe today to mark the 70th anniversary of Kristall-nacht. Audio
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Christchurch Cup and Show Week
6:57 PM.Shanna Crispin filed this report on the millinery side of Cup and Show week. Audio