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Checkpoint for Thursday 26 March 2009
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Teen jailed for life for killing Scottish tourist
5:08 PM.The teenager who killed Scottish tourist, Karen Aim in Taupo in January last year will spend 12-and-a-half years in jail. Audio
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Karen Aim's killer jailed for at least 12 and half years
5:12 PM.The father of the murdered Scottish tourist Karen Aim says he'd like to be able to ask his daughter's killer why he did it. Audio
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Government sets cap on state sector at 39,000 jobs
5:14 PM.A cap has been placed on the core public service at 38,859 jobs and that number will not rise over the next 3 years. Audio
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Bain jury hears graphic details
5:20 PM.The jury in the retrial of David Bain has been told graphic details about the youngest victim of the homicides, Stephen Bain. Audio
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Evening business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Self defence laws to be investigated
5:25 PM.The Justice Minister, Simon Power, has asked officials to investigate the laws surrounding self defence after charges against a liquor store owner were tossed out. Audio
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Labour launches attack on competence of ACC minister
5:27 PM.The opposition has launched an attack on the ACC Minister in Parliament, questioning whether he's in control of the portfolio. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Coroner's recommendations to the Army
5:37 PM.The Palmerston North Coroner has recommended the Army teach their young soldiers how sleep deprivation and binge drinking can affect their driving even days later. Audio
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Spend less and save more - Bill English
5:41 PM.The Finance Minister Bill English says people need to spend less and save more to help restore the country's financial position. Audio
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Sealord confirms 130 job losses
5:44 PM.The fishing company Sealord has confirmed it's cutting about 130 jobs at its Nelson processing plant. Audio
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Waatea news
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Police seeking man who abducted 16 year old girl
5:51 PM.The Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who abducted a sixteen year old girl in Nelson last night. Audio
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High Court hears fish and game case
5:55 PM.The High Court has been hearing arguments over whether the public should be allowed to roam freely on Crown land which is being leased to farmers. Audio
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Gannets almost there on trans-Tasman journey
5:57 PM.Two four month old gannet chicks fitted with satellite tags have almost made it to Australia after leaving Cape Kidnappers. Audio
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PSA says Government is cutting not capping jobs
6:07 PM.The Public Service Association says the Government has moved beyond its policy of capping the size of the public service and is now cutting jobs. Audio
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More from David Bain's retrial
6:13 PM.The High Court has heard that a violent struggle took place in Stephen Bain's bedroom before the 14 year old was killed in 1994. Audio
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Waikato Hospital overstaffed
6:17 PM.A manager at Waikato Hospital has told the DHB the hospital is overstaffed and has too many nurses. Audio
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Evening business
6:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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U.N. calls on industrialised countries to help poorer nations
6:26 PM.Rich countries may be suffering from the economic downturn but it's nothing compared to the problems the poorest countries face. Audio
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Israel accused of war crimes during Gaza conflict
6:29 PM.Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of unlawfully firing white phosphorus shells over populated areas of the Gaza Strip. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Labour shortage in Hawke's Bay
6:36 PM.WINZ in Napier has declared a seasonal labour shortage for the horticultural and viticultural industries in Hawke's Bay. Audio
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Balance of payments deficit at 16 billion
6:40 PM.A measure of the country's dealings with the rest of the world took a turn for the worse in the final three months of 2008. Audio
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Report into the diet of Pacific Islanders
6:43 PM.Mutton flaps should be banned as unfit for human consumption and GST taken off fresh fruit and vegetables. Audio
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EU President calls Obama's recovery road to hell.
6:50 PM.The Czech prime minister Mirek Topolanek has described Barack Obama's economic recovery plans as a road to hell. Audio
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Scores of people on trial for treason in Turkey
6:54 PM.In Turkey the number of people accused of trying to overthrow the government has just got a lot bigger. Audio
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Asteroid headed for Earth tracked on journey
6:58 PM.For the first time an asteroid hurtling towards Earth has been tracked by scientists and studied before and after its impact. Audio