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Checkpoint for Thursday 10 March 2011
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Reserve bank cuts interest rates
5:09 PM.The Reserve Bank Governor says today's emergency interest rate cut won't provide more toilets for quake hit Christchurch but it does make it easier for businesses to borrow and could head off a… Read more Audio
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Damage to power supply network
5:17 PM.A contractor has damaged an important piece of Christchurch's electricity network, putting part of the already fragile service in greater jeopardy. Audio
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Two men taken to hospital after stabbing at Unitec
5:21 PM.Two men have been taken to hospital, one in a critical condition, after a stabbing at the Unitech campus in Auckland. Audio
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Evening Business for 10 March 2011
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Canterbury Business owners want to see World Cup reports
5:26 PM.Today the Prime Minister toured Christchurch's AMI stadium for the first time since the quake and described it as an utter mess. Audio
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Sports News for 10 March 2011
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Reserve Bank slashes cash rate to avert quake nose-dive
5:37 PM.The governor of the Reserve Bank has brushed aside warnings about a looming inflation timebomb, and slashed half a point off the Official Cash Rate. Audio
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Tourism industry on Reserve Bank Governor's comments
5:43 PM.Dr Bollard also commented on the tourism industry saying that with the Christchurch quake spending is likely to have fallen markedly. Audio
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Waatea News for 10 March 2011
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Wellington train shake-up may see Kiwirail shunted
5:52 PM.Changes to Wellington's commuter rail services could lead to the Crown-owned Kiwirail shunted off its tracks in favour of a private company, if it fails to lift its game. Audio
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GPs in Christchurch get help to stay open
5:56 PM.Some family doctors working in Christchurch are going to need help to keep their practices open with many of their patients having left town. Audio
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Reserve Bank speaks to Government before rates cut
6:08 PM.The Labour Party says it supports an unusual move by the Reserve Bank to speak to the Government before deciding to cut interest rates today. Audio
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Canterbury business reaction to cut in OCR
6:12 PM.The head of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce says the cut in the OCR is welcome - but it will by no means be the salvation of businesses in the quake-hit region. Audio
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Property investor says OCR cut won't mean more home buying
6:17 PM.More business owners and residents have been allowed to return to their buildings in Christchurch's city centre - with the limited opening of another zone within the cordon. Audio
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Prosecution ends case in officer shooting trial
6:21 PM.The man accused of shooting Constable Jeremy Snow has been described as a liar as the prosecution winds up its case against him. Audio
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Evening Business for 10 March 2011
6:23 PM.ASB's chief economist, Nick Tuffley, told business reporter, Ben Brown, the results show discretionary spending is coming under pressure from the likes of higher fuel prices. Audio
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Banks warn home owners will still have to meet credit criteria
6:25 PM.The Banking Association is warning owners of leaky homes they will not necessarily be entitled to a loan to cover repairs, if they sign up to the government package soon to be on offer. Audio
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Sports News for 10 March 2011
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Legal bodies say put bill on hold
6:37 PM.Two top legal associations have called for a bill on criminal prosecutions to be put on hold, saying the justice system needs a fundamental re-think. Audio
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Tourists urged to take climate change seriously
6:40 PM.An economic forecaster says it's well and truly time to take climate change seriously and international visitors should stay home and watch the Rugby World Cup on TV. Audio
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Waatea News for 10 March 2011
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Travel agents say a huge operation needed to move games
6:55 PM.One of the official Rugby World Cup travel agents says moving the games scheduled for Christchurch would mean a huge logistical operation to change accommodation and transport for thousands of fans. Audio
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Final flight of Discovery
6:58 PM.The Space Shuttle Discovery has made its final landing in Florida. Audio