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Checkpoint for Wednesday 25 March 2009
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Warfare gadgets to be used by police
6:58 PM.The high-tech gadgets developed for warfare are now being used for police work in the United States and other countries. Audio
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Recession hits aviation industry
6:53 PM.The global economic downturn is hitting the international airline industry far harder than even key aviation players expected. Audio
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North Korea plans rocket launch
6:51 PM.The Japanese government is struggling to co-ordinate its response to North Korea's announcement that it will launch a rocket. Audio
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Serbia NATO 10 year anniversary
6:49 PM.Air raid sirens sounded across Serbia today, marking the moment ten years ago when NATO began a bombing campaign. Audio
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Waatea news
6:44 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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US plans crackdown on Mexican drug cartels
6:40 PM.In the United States, Mexican drug cartels are posing an increasing risk to national security. Audio
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Israeli government coalition
6:37 PM.After weeks of negotiations following a close general election, the main political parties in Israel have agreed on a coalition. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ sport. Audio
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Chairman of the US Federal Reserve defends AIG bailout
6:28 PM.The United States Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has defended the 180 billion US dollar bailout of AIG. Audio
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The latest news from China
6:24 PM.We're joined now by our China correspondent, Quentin Sommerville. Audio
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Court action over open air cremations in Britain
6:22 PM.London's High Court is considering an application by an elderly Hindu man to overturn a ban on open air cremations in Britain. Audio
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Rudd and Obama meet in Washington
6:15 PM.The global economic crisis and the situation in Afghanistan dominated talks in Washington between the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and US President Barack Obama. Audio
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JPs toss out charges against liquor store owner
6:11 PM.Charges against a liquor store owner who used a hockey stick in what he claimed was self defence, have been thrown out of court. Audio
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Labour reacts to F P's 35-hour working week plans
6:06 PM.Fisher & Paykel Appliances has become the first company to take up the offer of government subsidies to save jobs. Audio
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Farmers flock to South Island Field Days
5:56 PM.The global economic crisis doesn't seem to have dampened the enthusiasm of the crowds. Audio
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Mururoa veterans welcome French announcement on compensation
5:50 PM.Paris has earmarked about 24 million dollars for military and civilian staff who witnessed the tests. Audio
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Waatea news
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Road user charges
5:45 PM.The AA and trucking industry want road user charges scrapped and instead put into pump prices. Audio
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Rare footage of Sir Ed found in Palmerston North
5:41 PM.The 16 millimeter black and white film was found in a clean-out at the Palmerston North company, CB Norwood. Audio
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Whiteware giant accepts nine day fortnight offer
5:36 PM.Fisher and Paykel Appliances has become the first company to take up the offer of government subsidies to save jobs. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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David Bain retrial
5:28 PM.David Bain's defence team spent much of the day in court pointing out discrepancies in the initial police investigation. Audio
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Evening business
5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Abandoned baby's Mother charged
5:23 PM.A Samoan woman has appeared in court charged with abandoning and assaulting a newborn. Audio
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Report in police shooting finds officer acted in self defence
5:18 PM.A report into a police shooting in Christchurch in which a man was killed has found the officer responsible was acting in self defence. Audio
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Announcement on appointment of Clark to UN post imminent
5:16 PM.It's now widely expected that the former Prime Minister Helen Clark will be confirmed in a top ranking position with the UN. Audio
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Assault case against Auckland liquor store owner thrown out
5:12 PM.A liquor store owner charged with attacking a group of youths who came to rob his store will not have to stand trial. Audio
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Fisher Paykel take up 9 day fortnight offer
5:08 PM.Fisher & Paykel Appliances has become the first company to take up the Government's nine day fortnight offer to save jobs. Audio