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Checkpoint for Tuesday 14 April 2009
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Music producer Phil Spector guilty of murder
6:57 PM.A court in Los Angeles has found the American music producer Phil Spector guilty of murdering the actor Lana Clarkson in 2003. Audio
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Four Lebanese soldiers killed in drug war
6:55 PM.Four Lebanese soldiers were killed yesterday in an attack mainly linked to Lebanon's on-going drug war near the Israeli border. Audio
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Waatea news
6:52 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Queensland hit by flash floods
6:50 PM.A 12-year-old girl is still missing after being swept away in flash flooding on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Audio
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Eight die after footbridge breaks
6:45 PM.Local officials say nearly 80 people were crossing the bridge when it gave way. Audio
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Police miss Madrid train bomb suspect
6:40 PM.The Spanish government has admitted that a suspect in the Madrid train bombings in 2004 was observed by a police surveillance team three months after the attacks - but not arrested, because the… Read more Audio
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US ship captain praises military for his rescue
6:38 PM.The crew of Captain Phillips' American cargo ship have called on President Obama to do more to tackle piracy. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Profit dives prompts Qantas job cuts
6:28 PM.The company has slashed its profit forecast by more than half and is blaming it on a global slump in demand for air travel. Audio
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Thai protestors say they will disperse
6:25 PM.Comments from Dr Andrew Walker a senior lecturer of Thai politics at the Australian National University. Audio
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Evening business
6:12 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Fiji military dictatorship"disastrous for Pacific"
6:08 PM.Jon Fraenkel from the Australian National University says of immediate concern is the regime's move on the Fiji Reserve Bank. Audio
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Government hasn't ruled out sanctions on Fiji
6:05 PM.The Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully will speak to his Pacific Forum counterparts before any decisions are made. Audio
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U.S. lifts travel bans for Cuban Americans
5:58 PM.Money transfers to family members in Cuba will be also be allowed. Audio
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Former Fiji military leader speaks out
5:55 PM.Colonel Baledrokadroka was Land Forces Commander until he challenged the attacks on the elected government. Audio
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John Key to meet Chinese President
5:50 PM.In his first trip to Asia as Prime Minister, John Key, is due to meet the Chinese President, Hu Jintao. Audio
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Waatea news
5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Danny Lee signs multi million dollar pro golf deal
5:45 PM.The 18 year old from Rotorua has signed a deal with sports management giant IMG reportedly worth over NZ$17 million. Audio
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Inquest into 1996 Christchurch nightclub death
5:40 PM.Barry Coleman died after falling down a flight of stairs at Wicked Willies early on Christmas Day 1996. Audio
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Qantas axes jobs as profits dive
5:37 PM.Qantas has announced its planning to axe up to 1750 jobs over the next few months. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Power companies criticised over gas availability
5:28 PM.Power companies are being criticised for the lack of availability of natural gas for homes in Auckland. Audio
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Phil Spector found guilty of murder
5:25 PM.Music producer Phil Spector has been found guilty of murdering Hollywood actress Lana Clarkson in 2003. Audio
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Evening business
5:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NZ under fire over domestic violence record
5:18 PM.A highly criticial report has been released into this country's high levels of violence against women. Audio
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"Critical shortage"of junior doctors
5:15 PM.A massive shortage of junior doctors may force the Waitemata District Health Board to temporarily close more of its services. Audio
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Fiji correspondent
5:10 PM.Matelita Ragogo with the latest on today's developments in Fiji. Audio
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The military crackdown in Fiji intensifies
5:05 PM.The turmoil in Fiji is intensifying with the military take over of the country's Reserve Bank today and the arrest of the President of the Fiji Law Society. Audio