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Checkpoint for Monday 20 July 2009
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World celebrates first Moon landing
6:57 PM.As the world begins to mark the 40th anniversary of humans first steps on the Moon some of the astronauts who took part in that mission have called on the United States to expand its horizons. Audio
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Watson misses out on 9th golfing grand slam
6:55 PM.The American golfing veteran Tom Watson came agonisingly close to making history at the British Open this weekend. Audio
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65th anniversday of attempt on Hitler's life
6:53 PM.Sixty five years ago today a group of German officers tried to kill Adolf Hitler and drive the Nazis from power. Audio
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Mass evacuations as fires rage in Canada
6:51 PM.Firefighters in western Canada are struggling to contain two wildfires which have forced the evacuation of about 17 thousand people from their homes. Audio
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Waatea news
6:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Nicaragua celebrates revolution
6:47 PM.It's thirty years ago to the day since Sandinista guerrillas in Nicaragua swept the military strongman Anastasio Somoza from power. Audio
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The latest from our South America correspondent
6:41 PM.Where the President of Ecuador has denied allegations that he's in the pocket of left wing rebels and where ten Mexican police officers have been detained as the country's drug war continues to… Read more Audio
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Businessmen target of Jakarta attacks
6:38 PM.There's evidence Friday's suicide terrorist attacks in Jakarta deliberately targeted Western business executives. Audio
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Evening sports news
6:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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New credit scoring system welcomed
6:28 PM.Consumers are being told they won't be any worse off under the new credit-ratings system being launched in a fortnight, in fact some say they may even do better. Audio
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Mother on trial for manslaughter after her son dies in crash
6:26 PM.A child giving evidence at the trial of a woman accused of manslaughter, says he told her to slow down before she crashed her car - killing her son. Audio
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Evening Business News for 20 July 2009
6:23 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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$13 million roading bypass project for Whangarei
6:20 PM.The New Zealand Transport Agency has announced a $13,000,000 plan to complete Whangarei's Kamo Bypass. Audio
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High Court asked to order Abortion Supervisory Committee
6:17 PM.An ongoing court case regarding New Zealand's abortion laws has been back before the High Court in Wellington. Audio
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Idea of 'unemployment loans' instead of benefits criticised
6:14 PM.A proposal that people be made to repay their unemployment benefits is being criticised as ill timed and likely to lead to unmanageable debts for those out of work. Audio
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Labour launches new party policies around unemployed
6:08 PM.The Labour Party wants more people to be elligible for the unemployment benefit - but its new party policies are currently short on detail, including what they will cost. Audio
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PM helps resolve row over Sir Edmund's belongings
6:06 PM.On what would have been Sir Edmund Hillary's 90th birthday, the Prime Minister has announced that a stoush between the late Sir Edmund's family and the Auckland War Memorial Museum has been avoided. Audio
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Frank McCourt dead at 78
5:59 PM.The 78 year old passed away in New York after contracting meningitis following treatment for cancer. Audio
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Survey suggests investor confidence increasing
5:55 PM.Investor confidence in New Zealand is on the rise, with residential property the most popular place for Kiwis to put their money, according to an ASB Bank survey. Audio
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Australian observatory claims a place in lunar history
5:52 PM.As Americans prepare to mark the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing, we're being reminded to spare a thought for the Australians who brought the world the first pictures of it. Audio
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Waatea news
5:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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New Zealand teams out of netball final
5:46 PM.The final of netball's ANZ Championship will be an all Australian affair after New Zealand's strongest team, the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic, were trounced by the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Hamilton… Read more Audio
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Air NZ pilot wins age discrimination case
5:42 PM.A pilot has won a long-running battle against Air New Zealand for age discrimination. Audio
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Pork industry told to fast track welfare response
5:38 PM.The Minister of Agriculture has sent out a strong warning to the pork industry to hurry up and sort out problems with animal welfare, and in particular the phasing out of sow crates. Audio
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Evening sports news
5:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Agreement reached over Sir Ed's will
5:26 PM.The Hillary family have thanked the Prime Minister for his help in resolving a lengthy dispute with the Auckland War Memorial over Sir Edmund's will. Audio
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PM rejects Labour proposal to extend dole availability
5:23 PM.The Government has rejected out of hand a proposal from Labour to extend the dole to more people during the recession. Audio
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Evening Business News for 20 July 2009
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Parents charged with child cruelty
5:18 PM.The High Court has heard evidence that a father of eight children sold his 12 year old daughter for sexual purposes to customers at a McDonalds restaurant in South Auckland. Audio
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Dispute between Hillary family and museum resolved
5:13 PM.An ugly legal showdown between the family of the late Sir Edmund Hillary and the Auckland War Memorial Museum has been averted - with the help of the Prime Minister . Audio
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Closing submissions heard at Weatherston murder trial
5:08 PM.The Crown says Clayton Weatherston had made up his mind to kill Sophie Elliot when he locked the door to her bedroom. Audio