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Checkpoint for Monday 21 June 2010
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Decision due on Zimbabwe Diamonds by conflict diamond body
6:58 PM.The body that certifies the sale of so-called conflict diamonds, the Kimberley Process, is expected to make a decision later today on whether Zimbabwe should be allowed to resume diamond exports. Audio
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Jewish women seek change
6:55 PM.A group of women are lobbying to be allowed to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Audio
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Motorist facing $19,000 fine
6:53 PM.A motorist who has repeatedly failed to pay a two-dollar toll on a road north of Auckland is now facing a 19-thousand dollar fine. Audio
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Calls in U.S. for BP boss to stand down
6:50 PM.Taking time off to go sailing on the Isle of Wight, has unleashed another public relations storm for BP's chief execuitve Tony Hayward. Audio
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Famine in Niger worsens
6:49 PM.International aid agencies are appealing for millions of dollars to prevent an already desperate food shortage in the West African country of Niger from becoming a full disaster. Audio
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Waatea News for 21 June 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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U.S. Defence Secretary pleads for patience
6:43 PM.The American Defence Secretary is pleading for patience with the war in Afghanistan as a report shows security in the country has deteriorated markedly in recent months. Audio
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Commercial whaling may be allowed
6:42 PM.An annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission that started today in Morocco will hear a proposal to lift a formal ban on whaling. Audio
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Easy victory for Colombia's President-elect
6:38 PM.Governing party candidate Juan Manuel Santos has swept to a landslide victory in the final round of Colombia's presidential elections. Audio
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Evening Sports News for 21 June 2010
6:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Search continues for missing Australian mining execs
6:27 PM.A search is to resume in dense jungle in West Africa for a plane that went missing on Saturday, with six Australian mining executives on board. Audio
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Poisonous slugs pose risk to North Shore beaches
6:24 PM.The Auckland regional council is warning that toxic sea slugs lurking offshore may again pose a threat to public health on North Shore beaches. Audio
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Evening Business News for 21 June 2010
6:21 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Elim Church says taking disabled man's money was wrong
6:16 PM.A church organisation says it did the wrong thing by accepting thousands of dollars from a man with head injuries. Audio
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Investors voice support for Allan Hubbard
6:12 PM.There's overwhelming support in Timaru for one of the South Island's richest men whose assets and businesses have been taken over by the Government. Audio
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Former All Whites coach says Paraguay will be hard to beat
6:07 PM.The All Whites have just one hurdle left to make it into next round of the Football World Cup - Paraguay. Audio
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Rap helps Iraqi children recover from scars of war
5:57 PM.The war in Iraq forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to Syria where they had to overcome psychological trauma and the hardship of life as refugees. Audio
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Redevelopment of Auckland's old tank farm progressing
5:54 PM.The first part of the redevelopment of Auckland's former tank farm is on schedule to be completed in time for next year's Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Road rage trial begins in Hamilton
5:52 PM.A 50 year old Rotorua man has gone on trial in the High Court in Hamilton today charged with attempting to murder a man during a road rage attack. Audio
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China signs billion dollar deals with Australia
5:48 PM.Fresh from his visit to New Zealand, China's Vice President has met with Australia's Prime Minister in Canberra today, and signed a series of billion dollar deals focused on resources and energy. Audio
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Net migration decreases
5:46 PM.New Zealand's net migration has dwindled to its lowest point in 18 months, with the lure of more job opportunities across the Tasman having a big impact on the numbers. Audio
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Waatea News for 21 June 2010
5:43 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Marae-based Youth Court a runaway sucess
5:40 PM.Maori leaders from around the country are beating a path to the door of the Chief District Court Judge, wanting him to allow a marae-based Youth Court in their regions. Audio
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All Whites performance could mean more money for players
5:37 PM.New Zealand's performance so far at the Football World Cup is expected to make a big difference to the players' future prospects and their wallets. Audio
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Evening Sports News for 21 June 2010
5:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Melbourne gunman on the loose
5:29 PM.Police in Melbourne fear a gunman they've been hunting since the early hours of this morning has escaped their cordon. Audio
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South Canterbury Finance talks about Alan Hubbard
5:25 PM.Alan Hubbard is a major shareholder in South Canterbury Finance which is not part of the investigation into Aorangi Securities. Audio
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Overwhelming support for Allan Hubbard in Timaru
5:23 PM.There's overwhelming support in Timaru for one of the south island's richest men whose assetts and businesses have been taken over by the Government. Audio
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Evening Business News for 21 June 2010
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police make arrest in Piper homicide, still looking for body
5:18 PM.The police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Paekakariki man Raymond Piper. Audio
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All Whites' performance attracting attention
5:16 PM.Our Latin America correspondent, Daniel Schweimler, says football fans are sitting up and taking notice of the minnows from New Zealand. Audio
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All Whites prove they deserve their World Cup spot
5:12 PM.A spot in the final sixteen is still within reach for the All Whites' after this morning's unexpected 1-all draw with Italy. Audio
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John Key apologises to Chinese after scuffle at Parliament
5:07 PM.The Prime Minister John Key has apologised to a Chinese delegation which manhandled Green MP Russel Norman on Friday. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for Monday 21 June 2010
5:00 PM.The Prime Minister apologises to the Chinese delegation which manhandled Russell Norman. The All Whites live to fight another day and Police hunt for a gunman on the loose in Melbourne. Audio