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Checkpoint for Tuesday 21 April 2009
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Illegal diamond deals support Zimbabwe's elite
6:58 PM.Zimbabwe, where a loaf of bread costs 30 trillion local dollars surviving poverty and disease are a daily struggle for many. Audio
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Aid agencies worried about climate change
6:56 PM.The world's most disadvantaged people are becoming the most effected. Audio
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Drug study findings 'don't fit NZ'
6:52 PM.A study that suggests free methadone treatment programmes can encourage new addicts is being criticised as flawed. Audio
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Bizarre deaths of polo horses questioned
6:50 PM.The horses owned by a Venezuelan team fell ill just before a match at Palm Beach, Florida. Audio
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Waatea news
6:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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ANC win predicted for tomorrow's South African election
6:45 PM.The African National Congress is facing its toughest challenge since coming to power 15 years ago. Audio
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Hui calls for repeal of Seabed and Foreshore Act
6:43 PM.A government appointed panel is travelling the length of New Zealand to hear submissions. Audio
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Air NZ cabin crew plan to strike
6:40 PM.Comments from Andrew Little the national secretary of the workers' union, the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. Audio
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Sports news
6:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Ten years since Columbine High School massacre
6:25 PM.The US has been remembering the tragedy that left 13 people dead and 23 others wounded. Audio
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Joris de Bres speaks from UN anti racism conference
6:23 PM.The New Zealand government's decision to boycott a UN anti racism conference appears to be have been vindicated. Audio
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Evening business
6:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Tamil rebels given until 7pm to surrender
6:18 PM.The clock is ticking for Tamil Tiger rebels in Northern Sri Lanka to surrender. Audio
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Three crew rescued from yacht in Tasman
6:15 PM.The crew members of a yacht sailing from Brisbane to Auckland have been rescued. Audio
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Minister outlines defence review
6:10 PM.Sale of 105 light armoured vehicles will be considered as part of a wide-ranging review of defence. Audio
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New witness reports from Bain trial
6:06 PM.New evidence Laniet Bain was scared of her brother David. Audio
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Law Society firm on Fiji position
5:55 PM.The Law Society is standing firm on its position that Fiji's military regime is unlawful. Audio
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Striking crew will be locked out by airline
5:52 PM.Air New Zealand cabin crew who are due to strike over pay will be locked out by the airline. Audio
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Waatea news
5:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Worldwide interest in NZ book auction
5:48 PM.One of the country's finest book collections is set to go under the hammer tomorrow in Wellington. Audio
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Cullen speaks on Foreshore and Seabed Act
5:42 PM.The Labour Party says the Foreshore and Seabed Act should be changed to allow Maori to apply to the courts for customary title. Audio
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Promotion aims to woo Australian tourists
5:38 PM.Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are joining forces in a bid to woo Australian travellers. Audio
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Sports news
5:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Wainuiomata residents furious over motel ban
5:28 PM.A Palmerston North motellier has infuriated Wainuiomata residents by banning them all from staying at his motel. Audio
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Evening business
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Obama full of praise for the CIA
5:24 PM.US President Barack Obama has heaped praise on the CIA, vowing his"full support". Audio
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Ministry's Defence review
5:16 PM.The Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says the sale of some of the army's light armoured vehicles will be considered. Audio
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More asking to be excused from jury service
5:13 PM.New figures show more people are asking to be excused from jury duty on the grounds that it would cause financial hardship. Audio
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Major setback in Taito Phillip Field trial
5:10 PM.The trial of former MP Taito Phillip Field is in limbo. Audio
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Jury told Laniet Bain was scared of David
5:08 PM.One of the last people to see Laniet Bain alive has told the High Court in Christchurch she was scared of her brother David. Audio