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Checkpoint for Tuesday 23 December 2008
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You Tube Music
6:57 PM.Money is again getting in the way of the net with Warner Music forcing Youtube to remove its music. Audio
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Jewish settlements in the West Bank officially sanctioned
6:54 PM.By the Israeli government but other smaller ones are considered unauthorised outposts. Audio
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Malayan Tigers
6:52 PM.In Malaysia, the tiger is more than a forest predator - it's a traditional symbol of the nation itself. Audio
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Acting New Zealand Commissioner expelled from Fiji
6:43 PM.New Zealand's foreign minister joins Mary Wilson to explain the Governments next move. Audio
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An ACC law expert gives women more power
6:40 PM.An ACC law expert says the way is now open for women to sue their doctor if they get pregnant after sterilisation surgery. Audio
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Sports News for 23 December 2008
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Zimbabwe sinks deeper into political crisis
6:21 PM.The United States is now pushing for tougher sanctions against the African country. Audio
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3 Real Estate agents could face further charges
6:17 PM.Philip Cavanah, Raghu Aryasomayahula and Philip Niall are in the dog house. Audio
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Commerce commission wants to jail cartel ring leader
6:13 PM.French company Schneider Electric has been fined more than a million dollars after admitting it was part of the cartel. Audio
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Katy Gosset with an update on the Christchurch prostitute
6:10 PM.The body of 27 year old Mellory Manning was found dead in the Avon River on Friday morning. Audio
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Economists say 'I told you so"
6:07 PM.General household spending is down, businesses are investing less. Audio
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Still not finished your Christmas shopping?
5:56 PM.Our reporter Teresa Cowie has been checking out some of this year's more unusual gift giving options. Audio
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Economic Problems, the world over
5:53 PM.The deputy governor of the Bank of England admits the bank underestimated the severity of the economic problems. Audio
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Government staying silent over interim Fiji administration
5:48 PM.Fiji has now dropped its threat to expel Caroline McDonald unless a travel ban on a student is lifted. Audio
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Waatea News for 23 December 2008
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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250 Taranaki families receive letter
5:43 PM.It's part of a nationwide attempt to curb holiday domestic violence before it begins. Audio
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South Auckland Police Launch Investigation
5:39 PM.24-year-old Carlos Edwards hasn't been seen since December the 4th. Audio
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More on NZ economic status
5:35 PM.Economists are not expecting a turnaround any time soon. Audio
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Sports News for 23 December 2008
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Bethlehem hopes for bumper Christmas
5:28 PM.The ABC's Middle East correspondent Ben Knight reports. Audio
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Christmas Weather
5:25 PM.Metservice forecaster Alister Gorman joins Mary Wilson. Audio
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Evening Business for 23 December 2008
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Longer school days on the cards
5:22 PM.The School Trustees Association has called for a debate on more flexible hours. Audio
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Victim of property scam - not happy with penalty
5:17 PM.Little more than a slap on the wrist with a wet bus ticket - Victim. Audio
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Mallory Manning was also strangled - Police
5:12 PM.The 27-year-old's body was found on Friday morning. Audio
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Global downturn's grip tightens on NZ
5:08 PM.Exports were down 2.6 percent, manufacturing dropped by about the same. Audio
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Top Stories for 23 December 2008
5:00 PM.The best of Checkpoint. Audio