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Checkpoint for Monday 21 May 2012
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 21 May 2012
5:00 PM.Whanganui police officer charged with corruption; the latest on search for missing father and son; Corrections minister: cut reoffending rate by 25% in 5 years; David Shearer backs Shane Jones over… Read more Audio
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Whanganui police officer charged with corruption
5:07 PM.A Whanganui police constable has appeared in court today accused of asking for sexual favours in return for not prosecuting a driver. Audio
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The latest on search for missing father and son
5:09 PM.The police dive squad is about to join the search for a father and son, presumed dead, after their boat capsized yesterday near Mangere Bridge, in South Auckland. Audio
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The latest on search for missing father and son
5:12 PM.More from our reporter at the scene. Audio
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Corrections minister: cut reoffending rate by 25% in 5 years
5:14 PM.Every prisoner who needs help with drug or alcohol problems will get it - that's the promise from the Corrections Minister, Anne Tolley. Audio
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Evening Business for 21 May 2012
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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David Shearer backs Shane Jones over Bill Liu case
5:24 PM.The Labour leader David Shearer says he's satisfied Shane Jones did not get any gifts, money or trips from the millionaire Chinese businessman he granted citizenship to in 2008. Audio
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Sports News for 21 May 2012
5:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Latest on search for helicopter
5:37 PM.The police say a helicopter has crashed into Lake Sumner in North Canterbury. Audio
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Negotiations underway to settle Affco dispute
5:38 PM.Both sides in the bitter three month old Affco dispute say they are close to reaching an agreement as negotiations continue. Audio
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Report shows asset sales worsening Government debt
5:40 PM.Analysis commissioned by the Green Party shows the Government's planned asset sales would worsen its long-term debt position and potentially the country's overall debt. Audio
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Chinese accused of immigration fraud to wait till Thursday
5:44 PM.A wealthy Chinse businessman accused of high profile immigration fraud will have to wait until later in the week to find out his fate. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 21 May 2012
5:46 PM.The outcome of a Wairoa District Council poll, means it won't be introducing Maori wards in October next year; Meanwhile, the Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres, is defending his stance on… Read more Audio
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Compensation call for lab test swap
5:49 PM.A women's health group says a woman who had one of her breasts removed unnecessarily after a lab test mix up must be paid compensation. Audio
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Mystics gain attention with the introduction of 'the chairlift'
5:57 PM.Netball fans in Melbourne are venting their anger about a surprising lineout-style lift by the Auckland-based Northern Mystics in the transtasman league last night. Audio
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Anti-war protestors march in Chicago
6:08 PM.Thousands of anti-war demonstrators have marched through Chicago sending a message to NATO leaders meeting in the city to get the troops out of Aghanistan now. Audio
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Growing focus on Pakistan at NATO talks
6:13 PM.While NATO leaders at a summit in Chicago have announced that its troops will be out of Afghanistan by 2014, the more pressing question seems to be about the growing tension between the United States… Read more Audio
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Boost to services for prisoners
6:17 PM.The Government's pledging to reduce reoffending by prisoners by a quarter in the next five years. Audio
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Craig Thomson denies any wrongdoing in speech to Parliament
6:19 PM.In an explosive speech to Parliament, the suspended Australian Labor MP Craig Thomson has named the official he says set him up over allegations he used union money to pay for prostitutes. Audio
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Evening Business for 21 May 2012
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Berl economist explains reasons to oppose state asset sales
6:26 PM.A new report by economists says the Government's plan to partially sell state assets will leave the economy permanently worse off. Audio
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Sports News for 21 May 2012
6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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AA - Z profit aspirations unlikely to sit well with motorists
6:34 PM.The Automobile Association says motorists are unlikely to welcome a fuel retailer saying it wants to make more profit. Audio
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The latest news from Latin America
6:40 PM.The Mexican army says it's arrested the man they think ordered the brutal killing of 49 people last week. Audio
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A big jump in prescriptions for ADHD
6:44 PM.A big jump in prescriptions for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, including to children, has sparked debate about whether the drugs are being over-prescribed. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 21 May 2012
6:47 PM.The result of an official poll in Wairoa, means the District Council will not be introducing Maori wards at the local government elections next year; Meanwhile, the Race Relations Commissioner, Joris… Read more Audio