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Checkpoint for Tuesday 1 June 2010
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Drunken kereru check into rehab
6:56 PM.More than a dozen binge drinking birds have checked into rehab in the last fortnight. Audio
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Archeologists astonished by age of Aborginal rock drawings
6:52 PM.An Aboriginal painting of an ancient giant bird has astonished archeologists who say the discovery forces a major rethink of either the age of rock art in Australia or when some animals becameā¦ Read more Audio
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A number of Cantabrians in support of a new NZ owned bank.
6:49 PM.A number of Canterbury businesses are supporting a proposal for a new South Island-based New Zealand-owned bank. Audio
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Calls for inquiry into govt response to Thailand protests
6:47 PM.The United Nations human rights commissioner Navi Pillay has called for an independent inquiry into Thailand's recent violence. Audio
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Waatea news for 1 June 2010
6:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Japan correspondent
6:41 PM.Australia has launched legal action at the International Court of Justice to stop Japan's whaling programme a move Japanese officials are calling"extremely regrettable". Audio
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Turkish diplomat - Israel has damaged international relations
6:38 PM.A senior Turkish diplomat in New Zealand says it will take some time to repair the damage between her country and Israel, following the raid on an aid flotilla heading for Gaza. Audio
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Police officers give evidence against colleagues
6:29 PM.Two Dunedin police constables have broken down while giving evidence against two colleagues they say assaulted a man during an arrest. Audio
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Villages under waist deep water in the Philippines
6:27 PM.Heavy flooding in the southern Philippines could force the evacuation of up to 40,000 people. Audio
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Evening Business News for 1 June 2010
6:23 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Picture of Auckland super city becoming clearer
6:20 PM.A clear picture of what the final Auckland super city will look like is emerging with the appointment of the first senior management roles. Audio
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Police officers deny assaulting students
6:18 PM.A university student has told the Auckland District Court that his friend was punched in the head several times by an off-duty police officer last year. Audio
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Israel prepares for arrival of another aid ship
6:10 PM.For the latest from Gaza, we're joined by BBC producer Hamada Abu-qamar . Audio
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NZer on Gaza Strip aid convoy
6:07 PM.The sister of a New Zealander who was on board a humanitarian aid flotilla that was stormed by Israeli commandos, has confirmed she's safe and well. Audio
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Key facility for World Rowing Champs opened at Karapiro
5:56 PM.A key facility that will be used at the World Rowing Championships on Lake Karapiro later this year has been officially opened by the Governor General. Audio
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Labour says government's tax calculator not good enough.
5:53 PM.Labour has accused the Government of misleading the public with its on-line tax calculator, because it does not take into account Treasury's latest inflation forecast. Audio
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World responds to Israeli action against flotilla
5:49 PM.The United Nations Security Council has met in emergency session to discuss Israel's storming of a flotilla of aide ships bound for the Gaza Strip. Audio
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Waatea news for 1 June 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Russian free trade deal potentially large boost to farm exports
5:43 PM.Farmers look like being the main beneficiaries of a possible free trade deal with Russia. Audio
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New bank proposed
5:39 PM.Some of the country's oldest money lenders are considering merging to form a bank they say would stick with so-called"heartland"borrowers through good times and bad. Audio
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Israeli ambassador summoned to Parliament
5:36 PM.The Israeli Ambassador was summoned to Parliament today, for a 'please explain' over the storming of an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip. Audio
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Evening sports news for 1 June 2010
5:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Evening sports news for 1 June 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Extensive flooding in parts of the North Island
5:28 PM.Torrential rain has caused extensive flooding in parts of the North Island today, with the fire service rescuing one family from a car in Mount Maunganui. Audio
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Law Commission recommends War Pensions Act be replaced
5:23 PM.The Law Commission says the War Pensions Act should be scrapped and replaced with two separate support schemes for war veterans. Audio
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Evening Business News for 1 June 2010
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Petrobras given permit for exploration off East Coast
5:18 PM.The Government has awarded the first exploration permit for oil and gas off East Cape to one of the biggest petrol companies in the world. Audio
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Correspondent on Israel fallout
5:15 PM.Our correspondent Liane Wimhurst joins us on the line from Ramallah in the West Bank. Audio
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New Zealander on aid convoy stormed by Isreali troops
5:09 PM.A New Zealander is among about 700 activists on board a humanitarian aid flotilla that was stormed by Israeli commandos. Audio
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Checkpoint choice for Tuesday 1 June 2010
5:00 PM.A New Zealander is among 700 activists on board a flotilla stormed by Israeli commandos. The Foreign Affairs Minister asks the Israeli Ambassador for an explanation and more flooding with Mt Maunganuiā¦ Read more Audio