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Checkpoint for Thursday 29 January 2009
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Blushing
6:56 PM.Going red in the face, or blushing, is a uniquely human trait -- and scientists have long been puzzled by it. Audio
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Taliban consolidate grip on Swat Valley
6:54 PM.The Taliban is consolidating its grip on the Swat Valley in North West Pakistan by blowing up schools and killing opponents. Audio
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Ginza being hit hard by Japan's deepening recession
6:51 PM.Famous as the destination of Japan's business executives, they are struggling as their once cash rich clientele disappear. Audio
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School attendance scheme underway in Australia
6:44 PM.A trial has got underway in Australia of a scheme linking the payment of benefits to school attendance. Audio
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Operation weakens Hamas
6:42 PM.Israel insists its recent assault on Gaza has weakened Hamas and that the overall operation was a success. Audio
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More flooding in Fiji
6:40 PM.Although Cyclone Hettie is moving away from the region, an active trough is still causing heavy rain to fall. Audio
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Global growth forecast lowered to 0.5% by IMF
6:36 PM.The International Monetary Fund is warning that world economic growth is going to come to a"virtual halt". Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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China correspondent Quentin Sommerville
6:23 PM.For the latest news from China we are joined by our correspondent in Beijing Quentin Sommerville. Audio
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Harry Potter may hold lessons for teachers
6:16 PM.Dr Brian Finch has found that repeatedly watching favourite films enhances children's learning potential. Audio
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Boy racers target Christchurch mayor
6:14 PM.Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says he is not worried about intimidation by boy racers. Audio
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Stimulus package greeted with intense opposition - US
6:11 PM.The Republicans are framing the bill as old-fashioned, big-government spending. Audio
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Official cash rate cut
6:07 PM.Banking expert Dr David Tripe says today's interest rate cuts won't solve all the economy's problems. Audio
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Australian Open update
5:57 PM.Joining us from the tennis at Melbourne Park is our correspondent, Dave Luddy. Audio
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Murupara bracing itself for possible gang retribution
5:51 PM.Jordan Herewini died from multiple injuries, received after a ute stolen from his family's property was used to pursue him. Audio
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Waatea News
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Final witnesses give evidence over liquor store death
5:44 PM.The Crown has called its final witness at a depositions hearing for seven men charged with the death of Navtej Singh. Audio
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DHB chairman refuses to resign
5:40 PM.The head of the Otago District Health Board has refused to resign after being asked to do so by the Minister of Health. Audio
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Numbers on unemployment benefit rise
5:37 PM.The number of people receiving the unemployment benefit has risen for the first time in 10 years. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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18 year old battles Blue Marlin
5:27 PM.Nick Dobbyn was taking part in a game fishing tournament off Great Barrier Island, when he speared the 213-kilogram marlin. Audio
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Govt moves to reduce emergency wait times
5:22 PM.The Government has released a list of recommendations on how hospitals can reduce waiting times in emergency departments. Audio
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Evening Business
5:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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House approves US economic stimulus bill
5:17 PM.The United States House of Representatives has passed President Barack Obama's $US825 billion economic stimulus package. Audio
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Major banks drop mortgage rates
5:14 PM.Kiwibank, ANZ, National, Westpac and BNZ have reduced their fixed and floating home loan rates. Audio
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Retail banks told to pass on interest rate cuts
5:09 PM.The Reserve Bank Governor has dropped the rate by 1.5 percentage points to 3.5 percent, which is the lowest it has ever been. Audio