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Checkpoint for Wednesday 14 October 2009
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Fossils of a new type of flying reptile found
6:59 PM.Researchers in China and the UK say they've discovered the fossils of a new type of flying reptile that lived over 160 million years ago Audio
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Japan suits up to swerve swine flu
6:56 PM.A Japanese company has invented a new product to combat swine flu - a special protective suit coated with a chemical commonly used in toothpaste. Audio
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Reserve Bank scales back emergency measures
6:53 PM.The Reserve Bank is to scale back emergency measures put in place during last year's financial crisis - in a further sign the economy is recovering. Audio
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America's Cup 1983 winning skipper denies cheat claims
6:48 PM.Australia's 1983 America's Cup winning skipper is rubbishing claims that the Dutch were the true architects of the revolutionary upside-down keel, that helped them to their historic win 26 years ago. Audio
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Waatea news
6:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Shock at Cern scientist's arrest
6:43 PM.The global scientific community has been shocked by the news that a physicist at the European centre for nuclear research has been arrested on suspicion of having links to al Qaeda. Audio
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Probation Service rules change
6:38 PM.The Community Probation Services has been told to put more emphasis on ensuring public safety when monitoring offenders on parole. Audio
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Evening sports news
6:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Opponents of Central Plains scheme speak out
6:28 PM.Some of those opposed to a proposed multi-million dollar irrigation scheme in Canterbury are being given a further chance to outline their objections. Audio
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Australian organised crime expert addresses police
6:21 PM.The Prime Minister has promised police officers that the government will make legislation getting tough on gangs a priority. Audio
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Evening Business News for 14 October 2009
6:18 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Former Bear Stearns fund managers go on trial
6:16 PM.Two former managers at investment bank Bear Stearns are set to go on trial for fraud in one of the first cases arising out of the global financial crisis. Audio
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Profits down for three big energy companies
6:12 PM.A combination of hard times, dated technology and risk management have hit three big energy companies in the pocketbook. Audio
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Labour responds to proposed changes to ACC
6:07 PM.It's going to cost you more to register and run your car as the Government moves to raise more money for Accident Compensation and cut entitlements. Audio
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Finance minster says Govt will have to borrow heavily
5:56 PM.The Government expects to have to borrow 250 million dollars a week for at least the next four years to cover its cash deficits. Audio
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Ministers, teachers union at odds over meeting outcome
5:52 PM.The government appears to be taking a more conciliatory approach over its controversial national standards policy. Audio
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Waatea news
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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REINZ reports rise in house prices
5:45 PM.In a sign the housing market is on the road to recovery, figures from the Real Estate Institute show house prices rose 1 point 9 per cent between August and September. Audio
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US reaches"critical milestone"on cheaper healthcare
5:39 PM.President Obama's ambitious healthcare reform plans to guarantee the millions of Americans without health insurance, cheaper care has moved a crucial step closer. Audio
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Asylum seekers threaten to blow up boat
5:36 PM.A group of Sri Lankan asylum seekers heading for Australia are threatening to blow up their vessel after it was intercepted by the Indonesian authorities following a tip-off from Canberra. Audio
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Evening sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Schoolgirl honoured for Samoa tsunami bravery
5:29 PM.A Wellington schoolgirl who ran along a beach in Samoa warning people that a tsunami was about to hit has been recognised for her bravery. Audio
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Evening Business News for 14 October 2009
5:28 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NZBus ends lock-out of Auckland drivers
5:26 PM.Listening to that Zane Fulljames, the operations general manager of NZ Bus. Audio
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Auckland bus drivers back behind the wheel tomorrow
5:23 PM.In Auckland buses will be back on the roads tomorrow after seven days of disrupted service that's crippled public transport, causing headaches for 80,000 commuters. Audio
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Radio NZ's political editor on RWC rights row
5:19 PM.Maori Television , TV 3 and TVNZ are meeting in Auckland at the moment. Audio
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John Key steps into Rugby World Cup rights row
5:16 PM.In a major u-turn today the Prime Minister has intervened in the Rugby World Cup free-to-air rights row. Audio
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Govt announces proposed changes to ACC
5:09 PM.It's going to cost you more to register and run your car as the Government moves to raise more money for Accident Compensation and cut entitlements Audio