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Checkpoint for Monday 2 February 2009
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Dope Smoking Sumo Wrestler
6:57 PM.The big story currently capturing the headlines in Japan is the tale of a dope smoking Sumo wrestler. Audio
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Sri Lanka Hospital Shelling
6:35 PM.The United Nations says many people have been killed in Sri Lanka by shells landing on a hospital. Audio
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Sports News
6:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Columbia Hostage Release
6:23 PM.In Colombia, leftwing FARC rebels have released four hostages they had held captive since early 2007. Audio
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Controversial Chemical Dispute
6:19 PM.The Marlborough Port Company is being told it will have a fight on its hands if it allows a log exporter to use methyl bromide. Audio
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Evening Business News for 2 February 2009
6:17 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Auckland Funding
6:13 PM.The mayor of Auckland says the Government must help fund crucial infrastructure projects in the city. Audio
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Mahia Scrub Fire (Part 2)
6:10 PM.The rural fire service says, by the end of today, it hopes to have contained the 140-hectare perimeter of a scrub fire. Audio
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Shots Fired (Part 2)
6:06 PM.The police are interviewing suspects after a patrol car was shot at south of Oamaru this afternoon. Audio
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US Superbowl
5:56 PM.A last-minute touchdown has seen the Pittsburgh Steelers clinch victory in today's Superbowl final. Audio
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Rotorua Bats?
5:54 PM.A swarm of winged creatures is causing confusion in Rotorua. Audio
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Panasonic Company Losses
5:52 PM.The Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is expected to announce a five billion dollar loss. Audio
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Anti-Chinese Protests
5:52 PM.Demonstrators protesting against China's actions in Tibet have scuffled with police outside the Chinese embassy in London. Audio
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Waatea News
5:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Waatea News
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Wages and Jobs
5:45 PM.Economists are picking a big jump in the unemployment rate when official statistics are published later this week. Audio
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Dive Memorial
5:45 PM.The theft of a sea-floor memorial to a missing diver is upsetting the Tutukaka community, north of Whangarei. Audio
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Kenya Fires
5:43 PM.In Kenya, two fires have killed and injured scores of people in the last five day. Audio
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Hit and Run Hearing
5:42 PM.A preliminary hearing has begun for the men, who the Crown says were involved in the death of Joanne Wang. Audio
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Hamilton International Flights
5:38 PM.A call for Waikato people to boycott Air New Zealand when booking to fly overseas has been described as futile. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Boy Racer Law Changes
5:27 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says new legislation targetting boy racers should be drafted within the next six weeks. Audio
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Evening Business News for 2 February 2009
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Feltex Charges
5:21 PM.The directors of Feltex Carpets Limited have appeared in court facing charges of failing to make proper disclosures. Audio
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Mahia Scrub Fire
5:17 PM.A scrub fire south of Gisborne has ripped through 140 hectares of land, and destroyed eight buildings. Audio
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Shots Fired
5:07 PM.The police are interviewing suspects after a patrol car was shot at south of Oamaru this afternoon. Audio