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Checkpoint for Thursday 7 May 2009
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More from the people of Napier on today's fatal shooting
6:58 PM.For the people of Napier, the day has brought disbelief, shock and uncertainty. Audio
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Political leaders express their shock at Napier shooting
6:56 PM.Leaders expressed their shock at the shootings today, and say their thoughts are with the officers and their families. Audio
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Claims Chinese teenagers trafficked in UK
6:54 PM.The British PM will investigate a report that Chinese teenagers arriving in Britain were trafficked into prostitution. Audio
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Scientists confirm new species
6:49 PM.Scientists have concluded that a short and tiny-brained species of human was a distinct species. Audio
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Waatea news
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Waikato DHB does U-turn on viewing pre-abortion scans
6:43 PM.The Health Board is revoking a decision not to offer women seeking an abortion the chance to view their scans. Audio
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Government issues new health targets
6:37 PM.The Government has issued revised health targets including reducing waiting times for cancer treatment. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Economists say unemployment rate could be worse
6:27 PM.The unemployment rate has hit a six-year high of 5 per cent but it's not as bad as had been feared. Audio
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Napier's Mayor on community reaction to shooting
6:24 PM.Napier's Mayor, Barbara Arnott, speaks to us from the town hall about the stand off. Audio
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Evening Business News for 7 May 2009
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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MP Chris Tremain returned to Napier this afternoon
6:19 PM.Chris Tremain flew back to Napier from Wellington earlier this afternoon and is at the police cordon. Audio
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Local resident updates Napier shooting situation
6:14 PM.The owner of the Hinepare Accommodation Centre is just around the corner from where the shootings took place. Audio
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More from our reporter in Napier
6:10 PM.Back now to our reporter Eric Frykberg who is at the police cordon on Hospital Hill in Napier. Audio
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Emergency welfare centre set up in Napier
6:08 PM.Reporter Joy Reid is at the emergency welfare centre that's been set up at Napier Intermediate School on Jull Street. Audio
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Howard Broad speaks about Napier shootings
6:06 PM.Police officers in Napier are still trying to recover the body of their fallen colleague. Audio
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Sri Lanka asks UN chief to visit
5:58 PM.Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is considering whether to accept an invitation to visit the war torn country. Audio
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Telecommunications companies settle out of court
5:55 PM.Vodafone insists its relationship with Telecom is still sound, despite hauling it before the High Court. Audio
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Super doing well while Govt goes further into red
5:50 PM.The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has reported today its investment returns are on the way up. Audio
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Waatea news
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Napier principal says evacuation went smoothly
5:46 PM.Napier Central School principal Ian Hall says the police phoned and told him to keep everyone inside. Audio
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Police media conference
5:42 PM.The police Commissioner Howard Broad has just held a media conference in Christchurch. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Unemployment rate hits 5 per cent
5:24 PM.The unemployment rate hits a six year high and government has predicted the number of people on the dole will double. Audio
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Police commander details Napier standoff
5:24 PM.The Police Eastern District Commander Sam Hoyle joins us on the line now from Napier. Audio
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Evening business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Napier resident trapped in home
5:20 PM.One of many people trapped in their homes during the armed stand off on Napier Hill. Audio
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Neighbour says he knows man at centre of stand-off
5:18 PM.A close neighbour told Joy Reid that he was nervous, despite knowing the man at the centre of the stand-off. Audio
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Eric Frykberg in Napier
5:16 PM.Our reporter Eric Frykberg is at the police cordon on Napier Hill. Audio
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Napier resident heard first shots at 9.30
5:14 PM.Hundreds of people in the area have been in lockdown. Audio
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Police Association on Napier shootings
5:10 PM.The President of the Police Association Greg O'Connor spoke to us from Napier. Audio
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Armed standoff continues after officer shot dead
7:06 AM.A police officer is dead, two others and a civilian are seriously injured as a gunman continues his armed standoff. Audio