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Checkpoint for Tuesday 6 September 2011
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Christchurch's Orange Zone
6:53 PM.People living in Christchurch's orange zone will have to wait longer than expected for a decision on whether they can remain in their homes, after the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority missed… Read more Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 6 September 2011
6:50 PM.The Auckland Council for Civil Liberties says the dropping of charges against most of those arrested in the Urewera raids, raises serious questions about human rights; Meanwhile, the Maori lawyer… Read more Audio
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Former mine worker worried about fresh air base situation
6:46 PM.A former Pike River worker says he had tried to talk to management about the risks of having just one fresh air base in the mine. Audio
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Chris Carter goes quietly from Parliament
6:43 PM.The former Labour Party MP, Chris Carter, has bowed out of politics with a swipe at the media, but without a bad word to say about the party that expelled him. Audio
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School bus crash sparks call for seatbelts
6:39 PM.The safety of school buses is under scrutiny following the crash with a logging truck that injured dozens of children yesterday. Audio
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Sports News for 6 September 2011
6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business for 6 September 2011
6:26 PM.A shortage of stock market listings is hindering the country's future prosperity, though one analyst says there are encouraging signs of change. Audio
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Defendants' lawyer speaks about dropped charges
6:18 PM.Because of a Supreme Court judgement, which is suppressed, there's no longer sufficient evidence to proceed against those solely accused of firearms offences. Audio
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Minister dismisses calls to apologise for Urewera police raids
6:15 PM.The Police Minister, Judith Collins, is dismissing calls for the police to apologise after charges were dropped against more than a dozen people arrested in the 2007 police raids in the Ureweras. Audio
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More on Ban Ki Moon's visit
6:12 PM.Morning Report's presenter Simon Mercep interviewed Ban Ki Moon this afternoon. Audio
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UN Secretary-General delivers speech at Auckland University
6:08 PM.The head of the United Nations used the TV show Xena: Warrior Princess and rugby as metaphors as he explained global relations to students at Auckland University this afternoon. Audio
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Standoff in Sydney
5:58 PM.A man has been holding his young daughter hostage in a barrister chambers. Audio
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Labour says Government needs to act on insurance delays
5:55 PM.The Labour Party says it's time the Government considered becoming an insurer of last resort in Canterbury, to speed up construction in the city. Audio
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Live from Aotea Square
5:52 PM.Rugby fans have gathered in central Auckland to greet the Australian Team at their official welcome ceremony at Aotea Square. Audio
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Hundreds turn out for second day to welcome Tonga rugby team
5:50 PM.Hundreds of supporters turned out in Auckland today to formally welcome the Tongan Rugby World Cup team to the tournament. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 6 September 2011
5:47 PM.The lawyer Annette Sykes, says she'll apply for the lifting of suppression on a court judgement that's prompted police to drop charges against 13 people arrested in the Urewera police raids; The… Read more Audio
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Icepack inquest
5:43 PM.The Icepak Coolstore Company has laid the blame for the fatal explosion at its plant at Tamahere in 2008 at the feet of outside experts saying it was totally reliant on their advice. Audio
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Australian PM arrives at forum
5:36 PM.The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has arrived at the Pacific Islands Forum, and was immediately bombarded with questions about her popularity and performance back home. Audio
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Sports News for 6 September 2011
5:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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IHC workers agree to compromise deal
5:29 PM.IHC workers have agreed to a compromise deal on sleepover payments heading off a move by the employers to appeal the controversial case to the Supreme Court next week. Audio
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Evening Business for 6 September 2011
5:27 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Pike River GM defends decision to keep recsuers out
5:24 PM.The Pike River coal company general manager has defended his decision not to let rescuers go underground straight after last November's explosion. Audio
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Forestry company seeking answers about crash
5:18 PM.The logging truck that rear ended the bus near Ruatoki was operated by Autahi Transport of Taneatua. Audio
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Safety of school buses under scrutiny
5:14 PM.The safety of school buses is under scrutiny following the crash with a logging truck that injured dozens of children yesterday. Audio
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Reaction from one of the defendants
5:12 PM.Valerie Morse is one of the defendants. Audio
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Charges against 13 people arrested in police raids dropped
5:07 PM.After almost four years of legal arguments, 13 of the people arrested in police raids in the Ureweras and elsewhere in 2007 found out today they will not be prosecuted. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 6 September 2011
5:00 PM.Charges against 13 people arrested in police raids dropped; Reaction from one of the defendants; Safety of school buses under scrutiny; Forestry company seeking answers about crash; Pike River GM… Read more Audio