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Checkpoint for Wednesday 16 January 2013
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The latest from the Australian Open
5:56 PM.The latest action from the Australian Open. Our tennis correspondent today is Dave Worsley. Audio
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Revamped Otago Settlers museum starts strongly
5:53 PM.Dunedin's revamped social history museum is proving a runaway success, surpassing its previous annual visitor numbers in just its first five weeks. Audio
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New norovirus strain could affect 100,000 people this winter
5:51 PM.The Ministry of Health says it is already seeing a rise in the number of Norovirus cases in New Zealand as a result of a new mutation of the illness. Audio
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English rejects criticism - not doing enough on housing
5:39 PM.The Finance Minister has rejected criticism the Government is not doing enough to deal with a housing boom in Auckland. Audio
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Notorious tyre dumper flees amid court action
5:35 PM.A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man whose company has been fined almost 80-thousand dollars for dumping an estimated million tyres at a Waikato property. Audio
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Sports News for 16 January 2013
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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British Medical Journal publishes Sugar facts
5:25 PM.Otago University researchers who say cutting down on sugar has a small but significant effect on the body weight of adults. Audio
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Evening Business for 16 January 2013
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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UNDP rejects critical report
5:14 PM.The United Nations Development Programme is rejecting a highly critical report done by its own board. Audio
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Paul Holmes gets his knighthood
5:10 PM.The broadcaster, Paul Holmes has been officially knighted at his home in Hawke's Bay. Audio
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Three New Zealanders killed in crash in Kenya
5:07 PM.They were on a volunteer trip organised by Bethlehem College in Tauranga. Audio