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Checkpoint for Tuesday 30 November 2010
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Fallout from Haiti's turbulent elections continues
6:56 PM.While at least 12 of the 18 candidates standing in Haiti's presidential election have called for the weekend polls to be annulled, one of the front runners is already backing away from that position. Audio
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Eden Park neighbours welcome crowd control moves
6:52 PM.Some of the neighbours of Auckland's Eden Park have welcomed plans aimed at preventing a repeat of the drunken and violent crowd behaviour that marred a rugby league test there this month. Audio
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Drug and alcohol courts mooted for New Zealand
6:49 PM.Alcoholic and drug-addled criminals could soon be dealt with in special courts, if three Auckland lawyers get their way. Audio
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Waatea News for 30 November 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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The latest from the West Coast
6:39 PM.Pike River Coal has begun suspending major contracts and contract workers as it fights to save its burning mine, north of Greymouth. Audio
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Hometown farewell for soldier
6:36 PM.The first New Zealander killed in action in Afghanistan has been honoured in his home town today. Audio
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Sports News for 30 November 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Cranford Hospice reopens after a forced closure in May
6:28 PM.Cranford Hospice in Hastings has resumed its inpatient palliative care service today, after being forced six months ago to close its doors. Audio
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Doctor refuses to pay compensation
6:25 PM.An Invercargill doctor is refusing to pay more than five thousand dollars to a rest home worker whom he dobbed in for being in the methadone programme. Audio
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Evening Business for 30 November 2010
6:22 PM.Abano Healthcare says it's still feeling the effects of the global economic crisis, and the New Zealand and Australian economies both remain very sluggish. Audio
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Early results show success in new bootcamp programme
6:13 PM.Early results show the new bootcamp-style courses for young serial offenders are more successful than other attempts at steering them away from crime. Audio
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Australian Fireblight Task Force to fight apple imports
6:11 PM.And the Australian Fireblight Task Force, is also determined the fight isn't over yet. Audio
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Australia accepts WTO apple ruling
6:08 PM.Orchardists are preparing for an annual windfall worth tens of millions of dollars on the back of news the Australian government is being forced to let New Zealand apples onto its shelves. Audio
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Allied Farmers fronts up to investors at AGM
5:49 PM.Allied Farmers fronted up to investors today at its first annual meeting since buying the troubled loanbooks of Hanover and United Finance for 400 million dollars last year. Audio
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Waatea News for 30 November 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Slump in construction sector continues
5:43 PM.It's been another miserable month for builders as the slump in the construction sector continues. Audio
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Advocate demands extra vigilance in wake of secure case
5:40 PM.The Mental Health Foundation says the incarceration of a patient in a secure unit against her will is a wake-up call. Audio
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NZIER calls for major changes to social policy
5:38 PM.The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research has suggested Working for Families be scrapped and the Kiwisaver incentives be curbed, saying the country cannot afford them. Audio
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Canterbury businesses push for cash assistance from Govt
5:35 PM.Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance. Audio
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Sports News for 30 November 2010
5:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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PM says it is up to US to defend itself
5:26 PM.The Prime Minister says it is up to the United States to defend itself against accusations it's broken international law by spying on top United Nations officials. Audio
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Shareholders hopeful despite Allied Farmers' dire year
5:24 PM.Bare shelves in shops, loans written off and a now Serious Fraud Office probe. Audio
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Evening Business for 30 November 2010
5:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Peter Marshall announced as new Police Commissioner
5:15 PM.New Zealand has a new Police Commissioner to replace Howard Broad who is retiring next year. Audio
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WTO apple ruling 'resounding victory' - Key
5:11 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says Australia has run out of ways to block New Zealand apples but growers across the Tasman are indicating the fight is not over yet. Audio
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Pike River suspends contracts with major contractors
5:08 PM.Pike River Coal has begun suspending major contracts and contract workers as it fights to save its burning mine, north of Greymouth. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 30 November 2010
5:00 PM.Pike River suspends contracts with major contractors. WTO apple ruling 'resounding victory' - Key. Peter Marshall announced as new Police Commissioner. Shareholders hopeful despite Allied Farmers'… Read more Audio