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Checkpoint for Monday 1 November 2010
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Toxic drift mean huge losses to vineyard
6:48 PM.Some vineyards in Hawke's Bay may lose millions of dollars after spray from a toxic weedkiller drifted over their crop. Audio
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Waatea News for 1 November 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team.. Audio
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Police investigating Te Horo crash seek hitch-hiker
6:44 PM.The police investigating a fatal accident on the Kapiti Coast are trying to locate a hitchhiker who they say may be an important witness. Audio
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Childrens' and Families Commissioners at Kahui inquest
6:36 PM.The Childrens' and Families Commissioners are among those who've given evidence at an inquest into the deaths of three month old twins Chris and Cru Kahui. Audio
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Sports News for 1 November 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ. Audio
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Wellington gets Lonely Planet coolest little capital title
6:29 PM.Wellington's old reputation as grey, stodgy, bureaucratic and cardigan-wearing can finally be laid to rest. Audio
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First meeting of the super city
6:26 PM.It's a largely ceremonial affair, with the first day of regular council business taking place in a separate meeting tomorrow. Audio
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Evening Business Update for 1 November 2010
6:22 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Haiti prepares for Hurricane Tomas
6:18 PM.Authorities in Haiti are urging hundreds of thousands of people living in tents to find new shelter as Hurricane Tomas approaches. Audio
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Exporters concerns rise as New Zealand dollar climbs
6:15 PM.The New Zealand dollar hit a 27-month high against its American counterpart today. Audio
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Partial defence of provocation in High Court murder trial
6:11 PM.The lawyers representing a 48 year old Wanganui man charged with shooting dead his brother at a reserve in the city says he was provoked into doing it and they'll be arguing a partial defence of… Read more Audio
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Wife of killed CBD worker welcomes last minute plea
6:07 PM.In a shock move at the High Court in Auckland this morning, he pleaded guilty to murdering Mr Hemmings and assaulting Diane Nonu with a knife. Audio
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Faster radiation treatent for Cancer Patients
5:50 PM.The Government has cut two weeks off its target for the delivery of radiation treatment to cancer patients. Audio
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Successful day for New Zealand at rowing champs
5:48 PM.It has been a very successful day for the New Zealand rowers at the World Championships on Lake Karapiro. Audio
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Waatea News for 1 November 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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150th Melbourne Cup bigger than ever
5:42 PM.An estimated 17-thousand New Zealanders have crossed the Tasman for the 150th Melbourne Cup tomorrow afternoon. Audio
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Brazil elects first female President
5:40 PM.A former guerilla leader has won Brazil's presidential election and will become the first woman to lead the country. Audio
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Tax consultant expects minimal impact from gift duty removal
5:36 PM.A specialist tax consultant from Pricewaterhouse Coopers says it's unlikely the removal of gift duty will make it easier for people to hide income and assetts when it comes to means testing. Audio
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Sports News for 1 November 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Council investigates vine chemical killer
5:26 PM.Spray drift from a toxic weedkiller may have caused losses amounting to millions of dollars at three Hawke's Bay vineyards. Audio
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Evening Business for 1 November 2010
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Doctors take court action over medical guidelines
5:18 PM.A group of doctors who object to providing abortion advice have taken High Court action over changes to Medical Council guidelines. Audio
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New Zealand dollar hits two year high against Greenback
5:16 PM.The New Zealand dollar has hit its highest level in more than two years against its American counterpart and is currently trading at around 76.7 cents. Audio
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Gift duty to be abolished
5:13 PM.The Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says gift duty has outlived its usefulness and will be scrapped from October next year. Audio
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Surprise guilty plea in good samaritan case
5:08 PM.The family of the so called"good samaritan"Austin Hemmings who was stabbed trying to help a woman in trouble have spoken of their relief today at the surprise guilty plea from the man charged with his… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 1 November 2010
5:00 PM.Surprise guilty plea in good samaritan case, Gift duty to be abolished, NZ dollar hits two year high against Greenback, Doctors take court action over medical guidelines, Council investigates vine… Read more Audio