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Checkpoint for Thursday 1 November 2012
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Programme to stop rheumatic fever has doubled
6:56 PM.A programme to stop this country's third world rates of rheumatic fever has doubled in size in Northland but the man behind it says it still needs to go much further. Audio
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Man tells of alarm at lack of urgency following CTV collapse
6:50 PM.A man who supplies rescue equipment to the fire service has described leading the charge to save people from the rubble of the CTV building because fire and police crews were too indecisive. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 November 2012
6:46 PM.A Facebook page encouraging racial discrimination against Maori has been closed down following a string of complaints from social network users to Facebook and the Human Rights Commission; An Iwi with… Read more Audio
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Ross sea reserve may be blocked
6:40 PM.The Last Ocean Charitable Trust was specifically started to raise awareness of the Ross Sea within New Zealand. Audio
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More people in Kiwisaver but contributing less
6:38 PM.New figures show people are continuing to join Kiwisaver but are making smaller contributions. Audio
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Music awards kick off
6:36 PM.The New Zealand Music Awards are underway in Auckland this evening, with all the big names turning out for the red carpet event. Audio
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Sports News for 1 November 2012
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business for 1 November 2012
6:23 PM.In a deal between the Government and it's ultra-fast broadband partners, Chorus will provide free residential connections for distances of up to 200 metres from the road at a cost of 20 million… Read more Audio
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Japan Reconstruction funds misspent after tsunami
6:20 PM.A Japanese government audit has revealed that billions of dollars reserved for reconstruction in the wake of last year's tsunami have been misspent. Audio
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Silver Ferns coach going for best starting lineup tonight
6:16 PM.The Silver Ferns take on Australia in a couple of hours time, it's the two teams first clash since New Zealand's record loss to Australia ten days ago. Audio
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Contractors took control to save lives at the CTV building
6:07 PM.Tradesmen and volunteer rescuers have told an inquest how Urban Search and Rescue crew appeared lost and indecisive in the crucial moments after the CTV building collapsed, killing scores of people. Audio
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How drug courts cater to Maori and Pasifika offenders?
5:57 PM.The first drug courts have opened in Auckland, but questions are being raised about whether they will actually work for Maori and Pasifica offenders. Audio
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More farm space needed for Aquaculture long term goal
5:53 PM.The Aquaculture industry has been told it can become a one billion dollar export earner but only if a significant amount of water space is freed up to farm. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 1 November 2012
5:46 PM.An Iwi with Wellington ties, Ngati Toa, is to seek compensation for ongoing delays to settle their Treaty claim; A Facebook page encouraging racial discrimination against Maori has been closed down… Read more Audio
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Ferry terminal and new roads signalled in infrastructure plan
5:45 PM.A new ferry terminal in the South Island is a step closer with the Government announcing that it will know by April next year, whether it's feasible. Audio
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Councillor who tries to block Maori vote says he's not racist
5:39 PM.An Auckland councillor accused her colleagues of racism today for arguing to block Maori representatives getting a vote on the city's budget. Audio
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Principals angry at short notice for school payroll training
5:36 PM.School principals are fuming at getting just a few days notice of training on the new pay system to cope with the tricky end-of-year period when many teachers change jobs. Audio
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Sports News for 1 November 2012
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Governement offers guaranteed jobs and training in Christchurch
5:24 PM.The Government is offering guaranteed jobs and training to attract hundreds of people to Christchurch. Audio
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Evening Business for 1 November 2012
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Blenheim plane landing triggers international warning
5:17 PM.An international warning's gone out to pilots about relying on a backup instrument check system after it put two Air Nelson pilots wrong about whether their landing gear was stuck. Audio
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Mother says toddler was given cannabis by accused
5:13 PM.A mother has told a court the man accused of her two year old son's murder used to give the toddler cannabis. Audio
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Shortcomings with emergency services exposed at inquest
5:10 PM.A man who supplies rescue equipment to the fire service has described leading the charge to save people from the rubble of the CTV building because fire and police crews were too indecisive. Audio
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Kaitaia sex abuse accused was a CYF caregiver
5:07 PM.It's been revealed today that a Far North man charged with child sex abuse was a caregiver for Child Youth and Family. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 1 November 2012
5:00 PM.Kaitaia sex abuse accused was a CYF caregiver, Shortcomings with emergency services exposed at inquest, mother says accused gave toddler cannabis, Blenheim plane landing triggers international… Read more Audio