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Checkpoint for Tuesday 8 November 2011
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IRD figures show many workers have left Christchurch
6:53 PM.Inland Revenue figures show at least a thousand workers left quake-ravaged Canterbury each month in the six months to August. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 November 2011
6:46 PM.The Hastings couple who will live in the first house ever constructed inside a New Zealand jail for use in the community, have nothing but praise for the five Maori inmates who built it; A group of… Read more Audio
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Earth's closer encounter with an asteroid
6:42 PM.An asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier will pass between the moon and the earth at about eleven o'clock tomorrow morning - the closest such encounter in a generation. Audio
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A nationwide security review at CYFS offices
6:39 PM.A man's bloody rampage targeting social workers in Christchurch has sparked a review of security at the largest government department. Audio
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Boxing legend Joe Frazier has died
6:35 PM.Returning to the news that the boxing legend Joe Frazier, has died... we talk now with Pat Leonard, National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association, who met Frazier when he came… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 8 November 2011
6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business for 8 November 2011
6:26 PM.Business confidence has slumped due to Europe's debt crisis. Audio
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Police accused of using force on overstayer
6:20 PM.A complaint's been laid against police, over claims they forced a woman in Te Puke to sign deportation documents. Audio
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Royal Commission told to make most of appetite for change
6:17 PM.The Royal Commission has been told to seize on the public and political appetite for change in order to bring in tougher earthquake strengthening rules. Audio
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Partial asset sale policy hasn't dented National's support
6:08 PM.One of the mysteries of this election campaign is why National's major policy plank of partial asset sales hasn't dented the party's support when most New Zealanders say they oppose the plan. Audio
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Addington's Rugby League Park is to get a $20,000,000 makeover
5:55 PM.Addington's Rugby League Park is to get a $20,000,000 makeover to turn it into a major new sporting venue for Christchurch. Audio
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Reward offered for a jetski lost off Oamaru beach
5:53 PM.Lost - one jetski last seen heading southeast off the beach south of Oamaru. Audio
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The cars most likely to be stolen
5:49 PM.The Honda Torneo is the car that thieves like most to steal according to the latest top ten list put out by AA Insurance. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 8 November 2011
5:46 PM.The first house ever constructed inside a New Zealand jail for use in the community, was craned over two fences at Hawke's Bay prison today, before being transported to a section in Hastings; Wairoa… Read more Audio
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Trotting Cup Day attracts thousands in Christchurch
5:43 PM.Thousands of people have descended upon Addington Raceway in Christchurch for the New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. Audio
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Man accused of running a child sex tour takes the stand
5:40 PM.The first New Zealander to be charged with operating and promoting a child sex tour has told the High Court in Auckland that he's attracted to boys as young as 14. Audio
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Sports News for 8 November 2011
5:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Overstayer accuses police of using force on her
5:28 PM.A complaint's been laid against police, over claims they forced a woman in Te Puke to sign deportation documents. Audio
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Evening Business for 8 November 2011
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Michael Jackson's doctor guilty of star's manslaughter
5:21 PM.Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his part in the death of the star in June 2009. Audio
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Labour says John Key has failed on his promise
5:18 PM.The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, says the National Party leader, John Key, has failed to deliver on his promise of a brighter future for the country. Audio
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Act defends deal with National despite trailing in Epsom
5:13 PM.The National Party and Act are defending their deal in Epsom, with Don Brash saying Act should win the seat with or without an endorsement from John Key. Audio
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Man goes on bloody rampage in Christchurch MSD offices
5:08 PM.A man's bloody rampage targeting social workers in Christchurch has sparked a review of security at the largest government department. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 8 November 2011
5:00 PM.A bloody rampage targeting social workers sparks a nationwide security review. Michael Jackson's doctor is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and a complaint's been laid against police, over… Read more Audio