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Checkpoint for Monday 23 February 2009
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Prison Escape
6:58 PM.Two notorious Greek criminals have escaped from jail by helicopter for the second time in three years. Audio
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Australian Catholic Dispute
6:54 PM.Catholic authorities in Australia hope to resolve an ongoing dispute over one Brisbane parish's decision. Audio
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China Mine Explosion
6:53 PM.China says it's setting up a team to investigate yesterday's explosion at a coal mine that killed 74 men. Audio
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Tunnel Fire Danger
6:51 PM.Fire fighters say a flaw in the 111 centre has made a new tunnel on the main route north from Auckland vulnerable. Audio
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Waatea News
6:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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India - Free Trade Agreement
6:45 PM.Critics of a proposed free trade agreement with India say the deal could cost jobs. Audio
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Cash Incentives (Part 3)
6:38 PM.Reaction to the voluntary bonding scheme has been swift - with many in the health sector praising its introduction. Audio
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Sports News
6:35 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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UK New
6:28 PM.We are joined now by our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham. Audio
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Evening Business News for 23 February 2009
6:26 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Otago University Orientation Weeks
6:23 PM.Dozens of concerts, comedy shows, markets and competitions are planned as students prepare for the start of the academic year. Audio
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Cairo Bomb Blast
6:20 PM.An explosion in a busy Cairo market popular with tourists has killed a French teenage girl and injured at least 20 other people. Audio
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Victorian Bushfires Threat
6:17 PM.Residents living east of Melbourne have been on alert today as authorities warn of a rising bushfire threat. Audio
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Flu Find
6:14 PM.Scientists in the United States have made a breakthrough that could lead to a universal flu vaccine. Audio
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Public Hospital Medical Mistakes (Part 2)
6:07 PM.The number of people mistreated in public hospitals has risen substantially. Audio
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The Oscar Winners 2009
5:54 PM.Our correspondent Andy Hollins, is in LA, and has been watching all the action. Audio
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President Obama's Housing Plan
5:51 PM.President Barack Obama's plans to help struggling homeowners has sparked off a major debate in the United States. Audio
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Waatea News
5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Economic Forecasts
5:43 PM.A senior lecturer in economics is calling the recent unemployment forecasts, irresponsible and unnecessary. Audio
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Cash Incentives (Part 2)
5:39 PM.Reaction to the voluntary bonding scheme has been swift - with many in the health sector praising its introduction. Audio
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Internet Copyright
5:35 PM.A controversial new copyright law due to come into effect this week has been delayed, after a mass internet protest. Audio
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Sports News
5:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Leadership Change
5:26 PM.After 14 years at the helm of the Green Party, its co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has announced she is to stand down. Audio
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Evening Business News for 23 February 2009
5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Cash Incentives
5:19 PM.The government is using cash incentives to woo health and education graduates into hard-to-fill jobs. Audio
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Public Hospital Medical Mistakes
5:08 PM.The number of people mistreated in public hospitals has risen substantially. Audio