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Checkpoint for Thursday 2 April 2009
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Australian police still searching for arsonist
6:57 PM.Police in Victoria say they've already conducted more than a thousand interviews, in their efforts to find an arsonist. Audio
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A new era in US-Russia relations
6:55 PM.The United States President is welcoming, what he says, is a new era in America's relationship with Russia. Audio
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Violent demonstrations kick off G-20
6:53 PM.The BBC's Nick Childs has been stationed outside Prime Minister Gordon Brown's official residence, Number 10 Downing Street. Audio
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Dunedin Harbor appeal
6:50 PM.The Otago Chamber of Commerce is one of seven entities to appeal against the DCC rezoning of the city's harbourside area. Audio
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Suspected cyanide poisoning for DOC contractor
6:42 PM.A Department of Conservation contractor is tonight recovering at home, after a suspected cyanide-poisoning scare. Audio
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Sustainability Council on ETS
6:38 PM.MPs reviewing the Emissions Trading Scheme have been told aligning it with Australia's scheme doesn't make sense. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Australia to change stance on indigenous rights
6:28 PM.The Australian government has set a date for a symbolic change on indigenous rights. Audio
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No religion please, we're New Zealanders
6:21 PM.Massey University researchers found that 40 per cent have no religious affiliation, compared to 29 per cent 17 years ago. Audio
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Key: Dalai Lama's visa will be processed as usual
6:18 PM.The Prime Minister says there are no plans to block a visit by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. Audio
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Forensic scientist on Bain's blood-soaked socks
6:15 PM.Forensic scientist Dr Peter Cropp has given evidence about bloodstains, which the Crown says, links Mr Bain to the killings. Audio
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Visa hold-up worries Queenstown hoteliers
6:11 PM.Hoteliers in Queenstown say changes in the way temporary work visas are being issued will spell disaster for their businesses. Audio
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The Postal Workers Union on NZ Post job losses
6:07 PM.New Zealand Post has announced its axing up to 100 mail centre and administrative jobs. Audio
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G-20 leaders at odds over economy
5:58 PM.The G20 summit officially begins in a few hours time with world leaders sharply divided over what to do about the economy. Audio
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MCK Metals wants to keep its foreign workers
5:53 PM.The government has cancelled work visa changes that allowed six Filipino welders to do general work at a Taranaki factory. Audio
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Easter strike canned, but struggle not over
5:51 PM.The EPMU, which represents the staff, today called off a strike that would have disrupted Easter travel for many people. Audio
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Waatea news
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Green Party questions new ACC pilot scheme
5:44 PM.The Better at Work programme, being trailed in Taupo, aims to help patients stay at work after an injury. Audio
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ACC chair warns finances are about to worsen
5:40 PM.The new chairperson of the ACC has told MPs the Corporation's liabilities are set to rise significantly. Audio
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Burton stretches court with weekly appearances
5:38 PM.Burton is charged with attempted murder after an assault on a fellow prisoner at Auckland Prison. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Erebus remembrance book safely returned
5:29 PM.A local homeless man found the book among rubbish at a cemetery on Karangahape Road. Audio
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Evening business
5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Protestor killed on G20 eve in London
5:20 PM.A protester has died in London during a day of demonstrations, as world leaders gather for the G20 summit. Audio
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State Services official resigns over critical report
5:15 PM.The deputy State Services Commissioner Laurence Millar, has resigned, following the release of a critical report. Audio
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NZ Post to cut up to 100 jobs
5:12 PM.New Zealand Post has announced its axing up to 100 mail centre and administrative jobs. Audio
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70 jobs axed at the Tertiary Education Commission
5:08 PM.It's the first casualties of the government's drive to cut costs in the public service. Audio