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Checkpoint for Thursday 22 October 2009
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ACC looks set to face competition
5:07 PM.The Accident Compensation Corporation looks set to face competition from private insurers. Audio
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39 year old jailed for stealing Victoria Crosses from Waiouru
5:16 PM.A man who stole war medals including 9 Victoria Crosses has been described as a cruel and calculating career criminal. Audio
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Proposed extension of search powers described 'chilling'
5:20 PM.Plans to give local councils, the commerce commission and even the boxing and wrestling federation the same powers as the police to search and watch over people are being stronly challenged inā¦ Read more Audio
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Public warned not to approach escaped prisoner
5:23 PM.Police are hunting for a convicted murderer who's escaped from Tongariro Rangipo Prison. Audio
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More on the ACC deal
5:26 PM.Back now to the deal between National and ACT opening up ACC to competition. Audio
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Evening Business News for 22 October 2009
5:32 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Evening sports news
5:36 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Education groups dismayed over cuts
5:44 PM.Education groups have reacted with dismay over cuts to science, PE and art in primary schools. Audio
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Search for missing men continues
5:47 PM.The police have recovered one body and say they do not expect to find two other men alive following the capsizing of a fishing boat on Lake Tekapo in south Canterbury yesterday Audio
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Waatea news
5:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Former principal being sentenced on fraud charges
5:53 PM.A former Waikato primary school principal who collected thousands of dollars for a relief teacher who never taught at the school has been sentenced to 12 months in jail with leave to seek homeā¦ Read more Audio
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Is it"Time to Eat the Dog"?
5:56 PM.It might be time to choose between owning a large dog or driving a large car... that's if you care about your carbon footprint. Audio
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Deal struck to open ACC up to competition
6:07 PM.The Government has announced it intends to open up ACC's workplace account to competition, as part of a deal with the ACT Party to support the ACC reform Bill. Audio
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David Parker on ACC deal
6:12 PM.The Labour Party says it's clear the move towards competition has been National's plan all along. Audio
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Hundreds rally to save Tasman rugby
6:17 PM.Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in Nelson and Blenheim this afternoon, supporting the Tasman Makos which faces the threat of demotion from rugby's top division next season. Audio
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Another ACT MP under scrutiny
6:21 PM.Another Act party MP is charging people to come and hear her speak as a Minister at an Act party fundraiser in Christchurch. Audio
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Afghanistan - second election vote
6:24 PM.The authorities in Afghanistan have just over two weeks to organize a second round of voting in the presidential election. Audio
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Evening Business News for 22 October 2009
6:26 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Maori artists suggests Toi Iho be administered by trust
6:29 PM.Maori artists are lamenting the loss of a special trade mark which took $1,000,000 to set up, saying it will be a significant loss for struggling young artists. Audio
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Evening sports news
6:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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MP links asylum seekers with terrorists
6:38 PM.Tensions over asylum seekers has wound up a notch in Australia with an MP linking them with terrorists. Audio
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New Australian laws could open door for NZ doctors
6:42 PM.Draft laws have been introduced to Australia's parliament making it easier for New Zealand trained doctors to work across the Tasman. Audio
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Waatea news
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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More time for regional pacific trade deal
6:50 PM.There are calls for Pacific Island countries to given enough time to fully consult with their people over a planned regional trade deal that could lead to a common market in goods and services. Audio
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Capital's bus passengers hit out at driver behaviour
6:53 PM.Bus drivers in Wellington are being pulled up for rude, unhelpful behaviour and bad driving habits. Audio
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Rugby World Cup Minister denies clash with IRB
6:57 PM.The Rugby World Cup Minister is denying the government has clashed with the International Rugby Board over the volunteer uniform for the 2011 World Cup. Audio