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Checkpoint for Monday 2 November 2009
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Two charged over Thai King rumours
6:59 PM.In Thailand, two people have been charged with spreading false information, after rumours about the King's health sent the stockmarket plunging. Audio
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Space junk re-enters atmosphere near NZ
6:57 PM.A Japanese spacecraft has successfully re-entered the Earth's atmosphere near New Zealand. Audio
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Bill Clinton a hero to Kosovans
6:54 PM.A three metre tall statue of the former American president Bill Clinton has been unveiled by Mr Clinton himself in the Kosovan capital Pristina. Audio
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Mexico hands over 11 fugitives from American justice
6:53 PM.Mexico has extradited 11 fugitives from US justice to the United States in a move the American government says is a sign of increased co-operation between the two countries in the battle against… Read more Audio
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DRC forces and UN troops battle militias
6:51 PM.Government forces supported by United Nations soldiers have been battling hostile militias in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Audio
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Waatea news
6:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Hillary Clinton welcomes Israeli offer
6:45 PM.At the end of a difficult trip to the Middle East the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has welcomed Israel's offer of restraint on its settlement policy. Audio
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Search and rescue mission
6:42 PM.A search and rescue mission's underway for more than 20 people who were on a boat which sank 350 kms North West of the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Audio
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UK correspondent
6:36 PM.We cross to the UK now and our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham. Audio
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Evening sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Five drownings 'strengthen case for tougher lifejacket laws'
6:30 PM.Maritime New Zealand says the drownings of five recreational fishermen in a month has lent weight to calls for tougher lifejacket laws. Audio
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Iceland looks to smelters for survival
6:28 PM.A year after the banking crisis that turned Iceland from one of the richest nations in Europe to one of its poorest the tiny country's trying to rebuild its economy. Audio
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The lucky country continues to defy the global downturn
6:25 PM.New figures from Australia show the country is continuing to defy the global downturn with 2-hundred and 50-thousand fewer people now expected to lose their jobs. Audio
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Evening Business News for 2 November 2009
6:22 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Massey dumps midwifery course as new rules kick in
6:18 PM.The Midwifery Council isn't ruling out reaching a resolution with Massey University, which has decided to dump its midwifery degree in response to new teaching rules. Audio
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NZ and Australia asked to end travel restrictions on judiciary
6:14 PM.The head of Fiji's law society says it's too late for Fiji's chief justice to be standing up for the country's judiciary. Audio
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More details on how super city will affect council staff
6:07 PM.Aucklanders who work for local bodies in frontline jobs at libraries, pools, parks or who look after key infrastructure such as drains have been told their jobs are safe in the move to the super city.
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Prince Edward arrives in NZ
5:58 PM.The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, has flown into New Zealand for a four day tour, and will present awards as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards scheme. Audio
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Publicity of road rule changes criticised
5:54 PM.The Government's being criticised for failing to properly publicise sweeping changes to road rules that came into force yesterday. Audio
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Convicted drink drivers may be owed money
5:50 PM.Thousands of convicted drink drivers are now entitled to a refund from the Ministry of Justice thanks to a successful appeal by a Christchurch man. Audio
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Waatea news
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Ministerial overseas trip perks
5:44 PM.The Prime Minister says he won't act to stop his ministers using taxpayer funds to pay for their spouses and girlfriends to accompany them on overseas trips. Audio
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Kiwi dollar falls
5:42 PM.Renewed fears about the US financial sector have weighed on equity markets and pushed down the New Zealand dollar. Audio
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Fire starts as oil leak is fixed
5:38 PM.Authorities in Australia are fighting a massive fire on an oil rig off the country's west coast. Audio
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Evening sports news
5:35 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Free Trade Agreement struck with Middle East
5:28 PM.New Zealand has struck a trade deal with six oil-rich Persian Gulf states - which the Trade Minister Tim Groser says will help improve our access to some its most important markets in the Middle East.
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Authorities say it's too early to discuss survivors' fate
5:26 PM.There are fears for up to 25 people are still missing after a boat, thought to be filled with asylum seekers, sunk near Australia. We're joined now by ABC reporter James McHale. Audio
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Afghanistan in turmoil over presidential election
5:23 PM.The US Secretary of State is urging authorities in Afghanistan to quickly bring the drawn-out election process to a close, now that Abdullah Abdullah has removed himself from the contentious… Read more Audio
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Evening Business News for 2 November 2009
5:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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ATA releases document about staff changes for 'super' council
5:17 PM.Aucklanders who work for local bodies in frontline jobs at libraries, pools, parks or who look after key infrastructure such as drains have been told their jobs are safe in the move to the super city.
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PM signals repeal of Foreshore and Seabed Act
5:12 PM.The Prime Minister John Key says while it's likely the Foreshore and Seabed Act will be repealed, no final decisions have been made. Audio
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NZ troops come under fire in Afghanistan
5:07 PM.New Zealand troops serving in Afghanistan have come under fire from insurgents in only the second attack of its kind in the six years of patrolling the less conflict torn area of Bamiyan. Audio