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Checkpoint for Tuesday 6 April 2010
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April fools joke causes panic
6:57 PM.The mayor of a town in Jordan is considering suing a local newspaper for an April fool's Day report detailing a late-night visit of flying saucers carrying gigantic aliens. Audio
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Women at risk by embarking on secret plastic surgery
6:53 PM.A new study has found women are putting themselves at risk by embarking on plastic surgery in secret and before getting all the answers. Audio
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Waatea News for 6 April 2010
6:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Argentina summons Chinese ambassador
6:46 PM.The Argentine foreign minister has summoned the Chinese ambassador in Buenos Aires for a meeting in the midst of a trade row between the two countries. Audio
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Children distressed over crucifixion re-enactment
6:44 PM.A group of Christians and the Victoria Police have found themselves caught up in an argument over the right to freedom of religious expression. Audio
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UK correspondent
6:37 PM.We cross to the UK now and our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham. Audio
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Sports News for 6 April 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Industry Training doubt widespread rorting of funds
6:28 PM.The Tertiary Education Commission is taking a closer look at 12 industry training organisations following accusations of claiming cash for trainees who don't exist. Audio
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Charities complaints double
6:23 PM.Complaints about charities have more than doubled in one year, according to the commission set up to monitor the sector. Audio
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Evening Business for 6 April 2010
6:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Protest march cancelled in Thailand
6:16 PM.Anti-government protestors in Thailand have cancelled a planned march in no-go zones to avert possible clashes with security forces. Audio
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Auckland works to reduce its rubbish pile
6:14 PM.Aucklanders could have their food and garden waste picked up separately from the kerb as the region looks at how it can cut down the rubbish pile under the new super city. Audio
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Obama's star fades for some
6:12 PM.In the United States some of Barack Obama's supporters who had high expectations of his presidency are starting to run out of patience. Audio
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UK election date to be announced tonight
6:09 PM.Tonight at about ten o'clock the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to confirm the country will go the polls on May 6th. Audio
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Police launch double homicide inquiry in Hokitika
6:07 PM.Two men are dead and armed police have cordoned off part of Hokitika's main street as they investigate a double shooting in the West Coast town this afternoon. Audio
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Real estate industry split over auctions
5:57 PM.Some real estate industry players are questioning whether auctions are getting sellers the best possible results. Audio
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Toyota faces record $16m fine from US over pedal recall
5:54 PM.American authorities have hit Toyota with a record fine of 16 million US dollars for holding back information about the company's faulty accelerator pedals. Audio
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Waatea News for 6 April 2010
5:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Resource consent for Buller dam approved
5:48 PM.A 100 megawatt dam in Buller has been given the green light. Audio
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Survey shows business confidence soaring
5:43 PM.The latest business confidence survey shows soaring optimisim that's not backed up by what firms are actually doing. Audio
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Rudd views grounded coal carrier
5:40 PM.Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says it is outrageous that a Chinese coal carrier was far enough off course to slam into part of the Great Barrier Reef. Audio
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Sth Korea chases hijacked super tanker
5:36 PM.A South Korean navy destroyer has chased down a supertanker hijacked by Somali pirates, and is now shadowing it as it heads for East Africa. Audio
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Sports News for 6 April 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Video shows attack on civilians in Baghdad
5:28 PM.The whistleblower website WikiLeaks has posted a graphic video of a US military Apache helicopter strike in Baghdad three years ago. Audio
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Chilean government apologises at memorial service
5:26 PM.The Chilean Government has apologised at a memorial service for a Wellington woman killed in a car crash caused by a Chilean diplomat who had been drinking. Audio
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Call for Govt to Offer Loans to Leaky Homeowners
5:23 PM.The Government is coming under increasing pressure to take a more hands-on role in resolving the leaky building crisis. Audio
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Evening Business for 6 April 2010
5:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Race to find miners after West Virginia blast
5:17 PM.Rescue workers have converged on a coal mine in West Virginia where an explosion's killed seven miners and a further 19 are missing. Audio
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Dam gets go ahead in Buller
5:14 PM.The decision to approve the project came just this afternoon. Audio
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Vanuatu's coroner leaves country after more threats
5:10 PM.The New Zealand judge acting as Vanuatu's coroner has suddenly left the country, following reports of new threats against him and his family. Audio
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Police speaking to man after Hokitika double shooting
5:07 PM.Two men are dead and armed police have cordoned off part of Hokitika's main street as they investigate a double shooting in the West Coast town this afternoon. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for Tuesday 6 April 2010
5:00 PM.Police speaking to man after Hokitika double shooting, Vanuatu's coroner leaves country after more threats, Dam gets go ahead in Buller, Call for Govt to Offer Loans to Leaky Homeowners and Rudd views… Read more Audio