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Checkpoint for Friday 31 July 2009
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US braces itself for swine flu increase
6:58 PM.Officials in the United States are warning there are still significant gaps in the nation's planning to deal with the full onslaught of swine flu. Audio
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Dent in investor confidence in Japan
6:57 PM.There has been a slew of economic data out of Japan that has dented investor confidence. Audio
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Waatea news
6:55 PM.News from the Waatea team.Time now for Waatea news - with Eru Rerekura. Audio
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Focus on politics for 31 July 2009
6:40 PM.The National Party is holdings its annual conference in Christchurch over the weekend. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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US investment bankers still raking it in
6:27 PM.It might seem unbelievable, but despite being bailed out by the US government, North America's investment bankers are still reaping huge rewards. Audio
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Evening business
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Extinction crisis looms - landmark study
6:18 PM.A new scientific review of conservation in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region says Governments must act urgently to stop more species becoming extinct. Audio
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Nigerian police say leader of militants dead
6:14 PM.Police in Nigeria say the leader of the Islamist militant group behind days of violence in the north of the country is dead. Audio
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Spanish govt looking for ETA after two bombings
6:11 PM.The Spanish government has vowed to hunt down the remnants of the Basque separatist group, ETA, after two bombings in the past two days. Audio
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Xue's lawyer considers appeal
6:07 PM.The lawyer for convicted murderer Nai Yin Xue says he may appeal on the grounds that his client didn't get a fair trial. Audio
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Food show booming despite recession
5:57 PM.Organisers of this weekend's Auckland's foodshow are confident the recession won't put off foodies keen to savour the finer things in life. Audio
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Public outcry growing over cuts to adult community education
5:52 PM.Public outcry over funding cuts to adult community education classes is continuing, with supporters in Wellington to march on parliament next week. Audio
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Verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi trial postponed
5:50 PM.A court source in the army-ruled Myanmar says the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi has been adjourned with a verdict now expected next month. Audio
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Waatea news
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Toxic site given all clear
5:44 PM.New Zealand's most toxic site near Nelson has been given the all-clear for development, but some people are still nervous about potential contamination from residual chemicals. Audio
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Obama holds 'beer summit'
5:39 PM.President Obama has made an attempt to smooth over the controversy surrounding the arrest of black Harvard professor by a white police sergeant which has dominated American media in recent days. Audio
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Nats hold annual conference in Christchurch
5:36 PM.The National Party is holding its annual conference in Christchurch over the weekend and it will be the first time in a decade the conference has been addressed by the Prime Minster. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Wanganui gang patch meeting descends into chaos
5:29 PM.There were tense exchanges in Wanganui this afternoon, at a council meeting to discuss submissions on the city's anti gang patch law. Audio
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New campaign to boost tourism industry
5:26 PM.New Zealanders are being encouraged to invite family and friends to visit the country as part of a major tourism campaign to boost visitor numbers. Audio
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Guilty verdict in motor manslaughter case
5:24 PM.A woman who was at the wheel when her car crashed killing her 4-year-old son, has today been found guilty of the boy's manslaughter. Audio
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Evening business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Tense standoff as Field jury deliberates
5:15 PM.Court officials at the trial of Taito Phillip Field were today caught up in a tense standoff with a group of protestors. Audio
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Pacific Brands Christchurch factory closes
5:13 PM.Australian based clothing company Pacific Brands has completed the closure of its New Zealand factories, with its last remaining plant shutting its doors in Christchurch. Audio
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Xue sentenced to life with 12 years non-parole
5:10 PM.The convicted murderer Nai Yin Xue will serve at least 12 years in jail for killing his wife in Auckland. Audio
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Parents poisoned by gas heater
5:07 PM.A Taumaranui couple, found dead by their three young children, appear to have died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from a patio heater. Audio