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Checkpoint for Tuesday 26 April 2011
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Nzers don't think building more roads solves traffic congestion
6:55 PM.A new survey shows 66 percent of New Zealanders don't think it's possible to solve traffic jams by building more roads and motorways. Audio
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Villawood riots prompt tougher law proposals
6:53 PM.Australia's Immigration Minister plans to introduce tougher laws for asylum seekers making it easier to send them home if they've been involved in violent protests. Audio
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Waatea News for 26 April 2011
6:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Dingo which attacked toddler is caught
6:43 PM.One of the dingoes which attacked a toddler on Fraser Island, off south east Queensland, has been caught. Audio
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The latest news from our correspondent in the UK
6:39 PM.We cross to the United Kingdom now and our correspondent in London is Barney Burnham. Audio
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Sports News for 26 April 2011
6:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Liquor ban looming for Riccarton
6:28 PM.Some in Christchurch are calling for a liquor ban that covers the whole city and not just Riccarton. Audio
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Dwarf quits The Hobbit
6:26 PM.One of The Hobbit's 13 dwarves has quit the movie, just weeks into production. Audio
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Evening Business for 26 April 2011
6:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Latest on clashes on Thai-Cambodian border
6:21 PM.Violent clashes on the disputed Thai-Cambodia border are raging for a fourth day. Audio
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Cathrine Latu ruled out of Silver Ferns squad for World Champs
6:13 PM.Cathrine Latu who is one of the world's best goal shooters won't be playing for New Zealand at the world netball champs in Singapore in July. Audio
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Latest on Taupo power outage
6:10 PM.More now on the power outage in Taupo - the District Council's emergency manager Phil Parker. Audio
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Wild weather cuts power, causes slips and tornado
6:07 PM.Flights have been cancelled, roofs have lifted and there have been substantial landslips as wild weather sweeps the country. Audio
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2012 Olympics in Mark Todd's sights after Badminton win
5:55 PM.He first won at Badminton over 30 years ago - now equestrian eventer, Mark Todd, has the 2012 Olympics in his sights after clinching his fourth win at the Horse Trials in Britain. Audio
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Epsom residents have their say on Brash's bid for power
5:51 PM.ACT's place in Parliament remains tenuous, revolving round Rodney Hide holding onto the seat of Epsom in central Auckland. Audio
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Hide rebuffs Brash's challenge
5:48 PM.The Act Party leader says Don Brash should stick with the National Party instead of trying to oust him as leader. Audio
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Waatea News for 26 April 2011
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Strong wind downs 20 trees in one street in town
5:39 PM.A big cleanup is underway in Te Awamutu following strong winds and what has been described as a mini-tornado late this morning. Audio
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Sports News for 26 April 2011
5:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business for 26 April 2011
5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Computer phone system used by Police comms centres is down
5:20 PM.The onscreen computer phone system used by the Police communication centres across the country is down. Audio
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Small tornado rips off roofs near Picton
5:17 PM.More now on the severe winds which have caused major power cuts in Taupo and parts of the Waikato. Audio
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Hide tells Brash to stick to National
5:14 PM.The Act Party leader has rebuffed Don Brash's challenge, saying he should stick with the National Party. Audio
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Fuel tax put on hold
5:11 PM.Now to the petrol pump where there's at last some relief for motorists, with a new fuel tax being put on hold. Audio
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Power lost to thousands in Taupo
5:07 PM.10 to 20-thousand homes and businesses in Taupo are without power, as severe winds batter the country. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 26 April 2011
5:00 PM.Power lost to thousands in Taupo, Fuel tax put on hold, Hide tells Brash to stick to National and Computer phone system used by Police comms centres is down. Audio