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Checkpoint for Wednesday 25 January 2012
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Dog legislation worthless in stopping attacks - experts
6:52 PM.Figures from the Accident Compensation Corporation show dog attacks have risen by thousands since laws were introduced almost a decade ago to curb them. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 25 January 2012
6:45 PM.The Governor General says he really wanted to join the Ratana Church celebrations today, which is the actual anniversary of the birth of the movement's founder; Ngapuhi's Chief Executive is keen to… Read more Audio
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NZ cushioned from worldwide rececession - economist
6:39 PM.A chief economist say New Zealand's export sector will cushion the hurt felt here from another worldwide recession if the Eurozone crisis worsens. Audio
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Building's collapse raises questions about reinforcing
6:36 PM.A structural engineer says consideration should be given to replacing all buildings made with bricks rather than just reinforcing them. Audio
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Sports News for 25 January 2012
6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Weta team gets Oscar nod
6:26 PM.New Zealand's Weta Digital has been given the Oscar nod for it's work on the film Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Audio
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Evening Business for 25 January 2012
6:20 PM.One of the country's largest fund managers says New Zealanders should steer clear of putting their money into long term bank deposits. Audio
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Neighbour says cyber millionaire too noisy
6:17 PM.A neighbour of Kim Dotcom says an email he circulated to locals has alarmed some people, but she'd be curious to meet him. Audio
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Famous producer at court for Dotcom's appearance
6:16 PM.The focus on Kim Dotcom's fate, and that of his file sharing company Megaupload, has drawn supporters to the court, including high profile musicians and music industry people. Audio
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Cyber tycoon's lawyer says there is no risk he'll flee
6:14 PM.The German cyber tycoon Kim Dotcom has been refused bail by a judge who's ruled there's is a real risk of him fleeing New Zealand. Audio
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Antarctica operators
6:12 PM.The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators says it seems the Norwegian adventurer Jarle Andhoy is not bothered about doing things the safe and proper way. Audio
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Norway and NZ seek answers about Antarctic adventurer
6:09 PM.New Zealand authorities are trying to find a Norwegian adventurer who's returned here after being at the centre of a fatal Antarctic trip last year. Audio
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Latest from the Australian Open
5:56 PM.To the Australian Open in Melbourne now where the players are battling it out for a semi-final spot. Audio
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Flooding in Queensland's south-east
5:50 PM.Heavy rain has been creating chaos in south-east Queensland. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 25 January 2012
5:46 PM.The Governor General, Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae, says it's a different feeling returning home to Ratana Pa as the head of state; Ngapuhi's Chief Executive says an exhibition of art which… Read more Audio
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Questions raised over CEO pay rises
5:43 PM.The Chief Executive of the Wairoa District Council says he's turned down pay rises for the last two years because of the economic pressure his community is under. Audio
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Name suppression appeal
5:41 PM.An appeal has been lodged in the High Court to stop the name of an elderly man charged with a 32-year-old cold-case killing from being published. Audio
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Sports News for 25 January 2012
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Dozens feared dead in PNG landslide
5:28 PM.Dozens of people are feared buried in a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea's mountainous highlands region. Audio
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Bret McKenzie off to the Oscars
5:25 PM.Bret McKenzie from the Flight of the Conchords got the wake-up call many spend a life-time dreaming of when he found out early this morning he'd been nominated for an Oscar. Audio
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Evening Business for 25 January 2012
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Dotcom founder to fight bail decision.
5:19 PM.The German mogul at the centre of one of the world's biggest internet piracy prosecutions will stay behind bars, with a judge ruling there is a real risk he might flee the country. Audio
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First Cabinet meeting of the year
5:16 PM.The first Cabinet meeting of the year has been held this afternoon. Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio
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Labour accuses the Govt of stalling on sale of Crafar farms
5:12 PM.The Labour Party is upping the pressure on the Government over the sale of the Crafar farms, and is accusing it of stalling a decision on the Chinese bid to buy them. Audio
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Search on for adventurer thought to be heading for South Pole
5:08 PM.The search is on for a Norwegian adventurer at the centre of a fatal Antarctic trip last year, who's thought to be heading back there now. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 25 January 2012
5:00 PM.The hunt is on for the Norwegian who led a fatal Antarctic trip last year. Labour accuses the Government of stalling over the sale of farms to foreign bidders and Flight of the Conchord's Bret… Read more Audio