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Checkpoint for Wednesday 10 February 2010
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Botched injury compensation mailout
6:58 PM.The Privacy Commission is calling a botched injury compensation mailout a serious breach of privacy. Audio
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Donations flood in for 'Buck' the injured pup
6:57 PM.An injured puppy snatched from a vet's clinic in Wanganui by his owner who couldn't afford the bill for treatment will now have an operation thanks to a flood of public donations. Audio
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Protests against Australian internet censorship
6:54 PM.The Australian attorney-general's department has confirmed that the Australian parliament's website and other government sites were jammed this morning. Audio
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Australian government may fund testing of foil insulation
6:49 PM.In Australia, the Environment Minister Peter Garrett has suspended the use of foil blankets in the government's insulation programme after the deaths of four installers. Audio
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Waatea news for 10 February 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Obesity in The U.S.
6:43 PM.America's first lady Michelle Obama has launched a nationwide campaign to improve the way families eat. Audio
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China update
6:39 PM.We cross to China now for the latest news from the region. Audio
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Helen Clark delivers keynote address in Vanuatu
6:36 PM.Former prime minister Helen Clark, the now chair of the United Nations Development Programme is urging Pacific governments to spend their money more carefully. Audio
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Sports news for 10 February 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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NATO troops prepare for largest offensive yet against Taliban
6:28 PM.NATO troops in Afghanistan are preparing for their biggest offensive yet. Audio
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Japanese company fakes safety records for plane seats
6:25 PM.A Japanese company has confessed to faking safety reports on airplane seats that are used by dozens of international airlines. Audio
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Evening business for 10 February 2010
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Southern Cook Islands brace for Cyclone Pat
6:19 PM.The southern Cook Islands are preparing for a rough night ahead, as Cyclone Pat bears down. Audio
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North Rodney residents present petition to Parliament
6:16 PM.The Local Government Minister has poured cold water on a last ditch attempt by North Rodney residents to stop their inclusion in the Auckland Supercity. Audio
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Jeanette Fitzimons - Parliament is in denial
6:10 PM.The former Green Party co-leader, Jeanette Fitzsimons has brought down the curtain on her career as an MP with a parting shot at the institution of Parliament. Audio
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Christchurch police hunt for missing mother
6:08 PM.The search in Christchurch for a 27 year old woman who's been missing since Monday night. Audio
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Sydney rainfall brings out blood suckers
5:54 PM.Large numbers of blood-sucking leeches are making their presence felt in Sydney, thanks to a combination of heavy rain and warm weather. Audio
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The White House warns Iran over uranium enrichment
5:50 PM.The United States has warned Iran that there will be strong new international sanctions after an announcement from Tehran that it will step up its uranium enrichment programme. Audio
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Waatea news for 10 February 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Harawira says entrenchment bill in ballot a mistake
5:44 PM.The Maori Party's most-watched MP Hone Harawira says a members' bill which flies in the face of the party's arrangement with the Government was put into the ballot by mistake. Audio
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Warnings GST hike could threaten economic recovery
5:40 PM.Economists are warning that plans to increase GST could make the economy more volatile and threaten its recovery. Audio
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Australian jailed for multi-million dollar mortgage fraud
5:36 PM.An Australian man who describes himself as a business coach and kaumatua has been jailed for five years for a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud. Audio
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Sports news for 10 February 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Safety measures in taxis to be made compulsory
5:26 PM.Security cameras or safety screens could be compulsory in taxis by the end of next month, following the high-profile deaths of two drivers in the last 14 months. Audio
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Evening business for 10 February 2010
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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PM forced to defend GST rise
5:19 PM.The Prime Minister has been forced to defend the Government's intention to increase the tax on goods and services after Labour revealed he had ruled out a rise during the election campaign. Audio
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DHB investigates Cranford Hospice
5:17 PM.The Hawke's Bay District Health Board has launched an independent clinical investigation into the standard of patient care at Cranford Hospice in Hastings. Audio
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Housing NZ investigates staff for bribery
5:13 PM.Housing New Zealand is investigating claims of bribery and corruption with one of its staff accused of taking money from people in return for ensuring they got a state house. Audio