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Checkpoint for Tuesday 2 December 2008
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Video artist Mark Leckey wins top prize
6:57 PM.Mark Leckey has won Britain's biggest and most controversial prize for contemporary art.... the Turner Prize. Audio
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Bye bye Bush
6:55 PM.In a wide ranging interview with ABC news he said he'd be leaving office with his head held high. Audio
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Cruise ship attacked by Pirates off Yemen coast
6:53 PM.The owners of the ship have confirmed shots were fired by the pirates as the liners captain tried to take evasive action. Audio
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Brazilian government says the Amazon is shrinking
6:51 PM.Brazil had previously refused to reduce rainforest clearance until rich countries. Audio
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Residents of Russell picket over rubbish tip
6:44 PM.They are angry that the Far North District Council has not consulted them over the region's refuse problems. Audio
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Ministers and public servants on notice
6:41 PM.Chief Ombudsmen Beverley Wakem says the practice has been growing over the last couple of years and is unacceptable. Audio
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Breaking news from Bangkok
6:35 PM.Our correspondent Norman Hermant joined checkpoint from Bangkok. Audio
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Sports News for 2 December 2008
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Google Street View - try it and be amazed
6:26 PM.A new google tool showing tens of millions of 360 degree views of New Zealand streets. Audio
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Obama announces who will work with him
6:23 PM.These include the former NATO commander General James Jones as his National Security Adviser. Audio
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Chief Ombudsman class for classroom support
6:17 PM.Office of the Ombudsmen says more attention needs to be paid to the plight of students who aren't getting the help they need. Audio
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The Ports of Auckland - Workers strike
6:13 PM.Importers say delays could make the difference between a Santa sale, and a New Year's one. Audio
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Former manager of Otago district health board maintains story
6:10 PM.The Board's former IT manager Mike Swann has been giving evidence at the High Court in Dunedin. Audio
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Stranded New Zealand travellers
6:07 PM.The New Zealanders and a hundred thousand other travellers have been prevented travelling by a anti-government blockade. Audio
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Who is responsible for last weeks Mumbai attacks?
5:56 PM.Indian officials have repeatedly said the gunmen had links with Pakistan, a charge denied by Islamabad. Audio
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General surgeon faces legal action
5:52 PM.To tell us more about what happened is our health correspondent, Karen Brown. Audio
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Reserve bank of Australia surprises markets
5:49 PM.The benchmark interest rate dropped a full percentage point to to 4.25 per cent. Audio
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Waatea News for 2 December 2008
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Still hope for damaged 'black boxes'
5:43 PM.The boxes ahve vital information about the Air New Zealand plane which crashed off the French coast. Audio
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Manhunt on in Wellington
5:38 PM.gun-wielding robbers held up a Post Shop in the suburb of Kilbirnie, forcing a dozen staff and customers to lie on the ground. Audio
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The government's first big test
5:35 PM.The airforce's two 757s are unavailable, so a Hercules will leave for the region tomorrow morning. Audio
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Sports News for 2 December 2008
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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National led government not holding their breath
5:27 PM.An upbeat forecast the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research is predicting the economic recovery will begin next April. Audio
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Hijacking accused regrets not killing pilot
5:24 PM.The police officer who arrested the woman gave evidence in the second and final day of a depositions hearing in Christchurch. Audio
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Evening Business for 2 December 2008
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Government holds ministerial inquiry into ACC
5:16 PM.The Prime Minister says the Labour-led Government has underfunded the non-earners account by about 297 million dollars. Audio
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Government orders Hercules to South East Asia
5:07 PM.It says a decision will be made within 48 hours whether the Hercules will be needed to get New Zealanders out of the country. Audio