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Checkpoint for Thursday 25 March 2010
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League tables lead to Aust schools being stigmatised
6:57 PM.In Australia, the Education Union has released a survey of principals that claims students, parents and whole communities have been stigmatised by how their school is rated. Audio
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Campaigners fight to keep Hollywood sign 'pristine'
6:54 PM.In Los Angeles, plans to build four luxury mansions behind the Hollywood sign have fallen foul of the public's love affair with the iconic hillside view. Audio
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Feminist and men's advocate critical of welfare reforms
6:51 PM.A feminist economist and a men's rights advocate have joined criticism of the proposed welfare reforms, which they say are discriminatory. Audio
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Proposed Capital and Coast DHB cuts could effect community
6:48 PM.The Capital and Coast District Health Board is proposing cuts to its community services in the face of huge debt. Audio
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Waatea news for 25 March 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Nuclear deal between US and Russia close
6:43 PM.The Russian and US governments are set to announce a reduction in their nuclear weapons arsenal. Audio
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David Bain files for compensation
6:40 PM.David Bain has formally lodged a claim for compensation from the Government for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Audio
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Euro slumps after Portugal gets credit downgrading
6:37 PM.The debt crisis in Europe has entered a new phase with the downgrading of Portugal's credit rating. Audio
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Evening sports news for 25 March 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Name suppression lifted for murder accused
6:28 PM.The sister of a man who disappeared more than three years ago, wept today, after a district court judge revealed the name of the man accused of murdering her brother. Audio
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Evening Business News for 25 March 2010
6:25 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Big business dodging fire service levies
6:21 PM.The Fire Service says big organisations are finding ways to avoid paying the annual fire service levy, leaving homeowners burdened with much of the bill. Audio
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Deaf woman who defrauded other deaf people sent to jail
6:17 PM.A deaf Christchurch woman who defrauded three other deaf people of more than 100 thousand dollars will spend the next 18 months behind bars. Audio
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Police officers in Victoria in Australia investigated
6:14 PM.Victoria's chief commissioner of police says about one hundred officers are being investigated for their role in distributing a series of offensive emails. Audio
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PSA reacts to public sector mergers
6:07 PM.The Government says public sector restructuring in which up to 55 jobs will be axed is aimed at improving services - not just saving money Audio
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Biosecurity: Hadda beetle too costly to eradicate
5:56 PM.Biosecurity officials say it's too late to eradicate a ladybird-like beetle that could cost the horticulture industry millions of dollars. Audio
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Allegations of lurid behaviour on board HMAS Success
5:52 PM.A defence inquiry in Sydney has today heard evidence of drug abuse, public sex acts, and inappropriate relationships among crew members on board an Australian navy ship. Audio
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Manufacturing boosts economic growth
5:49 PM.The economy has grown at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years, helped by a rebound in manufacturing. Audio
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Waatea news for 25 March 2010
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Canterbury residents fight back against SatNav
5:45 PM.People in a small South Canterbury town are fighting back against satellite navigation systems which are directing travellers away from their community. Audio
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Case against retired judge dismissed
5:43 PM.A former district court judge accused of intentionally damaging a car, by scratching it 20 times with his keys, has had the charge dismissed. Audio
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Army under fire over unsuitable bullets
5:40 PM.The army's being told to tighten up its contracts, after spending almost 600-thousand dollars on bullets which couldn't be fired accurately from its Steyr rifles. Audio
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Death threats after passing of US health care reform
5:37 PM.Death threats have been made against some Democratic members of Congress who voted for US President Barack Obama's historic healthcare legislation. Audio
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Evening sports news for 25 March 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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National turns mining debate back on Labour
5:27 PM.Labour has again question the Government's figures on the proposed mining in the conservation estate. Audio
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Evening Business News for 25 March 2010
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Professor: Chinese moves no surprise
5:20 PM.Plans by a Hong Kong based company to raise up to one and half billion dollars to invest in the dairy industry here would mean it could potentially secure just over two percent of the sector. Audio
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Doug McKay to head new Auckland council
5:15 PM.The first top job in Auckland's new supercity has gone to a business executive with no experience in local government. Audio
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Labour says Rankin a factor in Commissioner's resignation
5:13 PM.The Labour Party says the resignation of the Chief Families Commissioner Jan Pryor was inevitible when Christine Rankin was made a commissioner. Audio
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Govt announces public sector mergers
5:07 PM.Up to 55 public sector jobs are to be axed as part of restructuring the Government says will save an estimated 20 million dollars over the next three years. Audio
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