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Checkpoint for Thursday 23 April 2009
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Global warming may increase sea ice
6:58 PM.The study shows ice has grown by 100 thousand square kilometres each decade over the past 30 years. Audio
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Russia braces for public anger over IMF report
6:56 PM.The Russian government is bracing itself for a wave of public anger over the economic recession. Audio
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More bad news for British economy
6:55 PM.Britain is one of the countries the International Montary Fund has predicted will be in a deep recession for some time. Audio
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Israeli military cleared of misconduct in Gaza
6:53 PM.The findings suggest Israeli soldiers operated in accordance with international law. Audio
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Situation in Pakistan poses 'mortal threat' to US
6:50 PM.US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton delivered the reproach after Taliban militants took control over territory 100 kilometres from Islamabad. Audio
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Waatea News for 23 April 2009
6:48 PM.Waatea News update with Eru Rerekura. Audio
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RMA changes could increase complexity and cost
6:45 PM.MP's have been told parts of a bill designed to streamline the Resource Management Act may in fact further complicate the process. Audio
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Hackers take over 2 million computers
6:40 PM.Reports say that around 10 thousand New Zealand computers have been infected. Audio
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Sports Update for 23 April 2009
6:35 PM.Sports update with Stephen Hewson. Audio
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The latest news from China
6:25 PM.180 hidden miles of the Great Wall has been found after a two-year government mapping study. Audio
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New television funding package good news for viewers
6:20 PM.A new 15 million dollar fund will mean more quality local programming. Audio
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Evening Business News for 23 April 2009
6:20 PM.Business update with Nadine Chalmers-Ross. Audio
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Censor criticises lack of G rated films
6:18 PM.The Chief Censor has criticised movie labels for not releasing enough G-rated films during the school holidays. Audio
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Major banks holding up well during recession
6:15 PM.New Zealand's major banks will continue to be profitable. Audio
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Jury hears Bain fingerprint evidence
6:10 PM.Fingerprint expert, Kim Jones has given new evidence at the High Court in Christchurch. Audio
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Ratepayers pick up tab for failed shows
5:55 PM.Auckland City ratepayers have been left with Million dollar bill, after the failure of three shows underwritten by the council. Audio
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Fiji could have judges sworn in next week
5:50 PM.Fiji could have judges sworn in and back operating in the Supreme and High Courts next week. Audio
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Waatea News for 23 April 2009
5:48 PM.Waatea News with Eru Rerekura. Audio
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Defence says ex-MP is at the centre of a witch-hunt
5:45 PM.Lawyers for Taito Phillip Field say the former MP has been at the centre of a public witch hunt. Audio
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Tamils protest in Auckland
5:43 PM.New Zealand's Tamil community is calling on the Government to help bring about an immediate cease-fire to the war in Sri Lanka. Audio
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UN calls on Tamil Tigers to lay down their arms
5:40 PM.The United Nations Security Council has called on the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka to lay down their arms. Audio
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Covert operation leads to teacher's arrest
5:38 PM.A covert operation by a group of mothers worried about the safety of a child has led to the arrest of a school teacher. Audio
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Sports News for 23 April 2009
5:35 PM.Sports news update with Stephen Hewson. Audio
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Christchurch low-earners face rent hike
5:25 PM.Some of Christchurch's lowest earners face a 14 per cent rent hike this year. Audio
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Evening Business News for 23 April 2009
5:20 PM.Business news update. Audio
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Little support for increased passenger screening
5:18 PM.Airport operators are against increased screening of passengers on domestic flights. Audio
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Nine-day fortnight expanded to cover smaller companies
5:15 PM.The Government's has confirmed its nine-day working fortnight scheme to save jobs is being extended. Audio
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Ruling South African party takes early lead
5:10 PM.In South Africa the ruling African National Congress has taken a commanding early lead . Audio
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David Bain's fingerprints on the murder weapon
5:05 PM.Kim Jones has given evidence this afternoon at the trial where 37-year-old David Bain stands accused of the 1994 murders. Audio