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Checkpoint for Tuesday 5 October 2010
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News coverage of Paul Henry's interview in India
6:56 PM.News of Paul Henry's remarks about the Governor General on TVNZ's breakfast programme is receiving news coverage in India where Sir Anand Satyanand is attending the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Audio
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Taxi drivers want to be able to view security footage
6:52 PM.Some taxi drivers want to be able to view the footage recorded on security cameras, which must be installed in their vehicles from August next year. Audio
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Invercargill campaign lacks business edge
6:49 PM.The Invercargill business community is describing the city's mayoral campaign as lackluster and ignoring the main issues. Audio
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Waatea News for 5 October 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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More US states allow guns in bars
6:36 PM.Guns and alcohol might not seem to be a great combination - but laws have recently been enacted in four states in the US allowing people to carry loaded weapons into restaurants and bars. Audio
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Sports News for 5 October 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business for 5 October 2010
6:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Business confidence slumps in September quarter
6:13 PM.Business confidence slumped in the most recent quarter, which the Institute of Economic Research says has raised the odds of a double-dip recession. Audio
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Uncertainty over IHC care causes fear for families
6:10 PM.Pressure is on the Government to give up legal battles and pay staff who look after those with disabilities more money. Audio
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PM says Henry's comments crossed the line
6:07 PM.The Prime Minister says remarks made by TVNZ presenter Paul Henry about the Governor General crossed the line - and the broadcaster's decision to suspend him is appropriate. Audio
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Net traps great white shark in Wellington
5:57 PM.Two men who went to check their moki net near the entrance to Wellington harbour got the surprise of their lives last night when they hauled in a great white shark. Audio
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Taser use in Western Australia comes under the spotlight
5:53 PM.The use of tasers in Western Australia will be reviewed after a report identified a growing trend of police officers using the weapon for the wrong reasons. Audio
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"Bribe"alleged in Whangarei Mayoral race
5:49 PM.The gloves have come off in the contest for the Whangarei mayoralty - with questions being asked about who's funding a front-runner - and why. Audio
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Waatea News for 5 October 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Reaction to proposed changes to suppression laws
5:41 PM.Being well-known in New Zealand will no longer be able to be used as an excuse for name suppression. Audio
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Latest business survey shows confidence plunging
5:36 PM.The latest business confidence survey shows there's now an even chance of the economy sliding back into recession by Christmas Audio
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Sports News for 5 October 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Inquest into the death of the Kahui twins continues
5:28 PM.The mother of the Kahui twins, Macsyna King, broke down in tears at a coroner's inquest this afternoon after telling the court that she is in no way responsible for the violence inflicted on her sons.
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Chief Electoral Officer says election has not been compromised
5:24 PM.Dale Ofsoske is the Chief Electoral Officer at Independent Election Services in Auckland. Audio
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Two men charged over voting irregularities in Auckland
5:23 PM.Two men have appeared in court charged in an ongoing police investigation into voting irregularities in the local elections in Auckland. Audio
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Evening Business for 5 October 2010
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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PM supports TVNZ decision to suspend Paul Henry
5:19 PM.The Prime Minister says Television New Zealand has taken the right course of action by suspending its Breakfast presenter Paul Henry for two weeks. Audio
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Being famous no longer a reason for name suppression
5:14 PM.Famous faces will no longer be able to hide behind name suppression if they find themselves in trouble with the law. Audio
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Parent of disabled child wants better pay for caregivers
5:11 PM.Colleen Brown has a 30 year old son who is intellectually disabled. Audio
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Govt act to protect IHC firms under attack from union
5:08 PM.The Government has taken unprecedented action today to keep some six thousand people with disabilities safe at night - but a union's labelling the move a failure. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 5 October 2010
5:00 PM.Govt act to protect IHC firms under attack from union, Parent of disabled child wants better pay for caregivers, Being famous no longer a reason for name suppression and PM supports TVNZ decision to… Read more Audio