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Checkpoint for Tuesday 14 May 2013
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Cordon round cathedral opended to public
6:56 PM.People have talked of an emotional return to Cathedral Square in Christchurch after cordons around it were lifted for the first time in two years. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 14 May 2013
6:49 PM.The Maori Party says it has about four people interested in standing for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate; Meanwhile, the woman putting her hand up to represent the Labour Party in the race for the… Read more Audio
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Milk in Schools programme rolls out nationwide.
6:45 PM.The nationwide roll out of the Milk in Schools programme began in Southland and Otago today, with more than 19 thousand children handed a small carton of low fat milk. Audio
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Debate over design of new convention centre
6:42 PM.A landmark like the Sydney Opera House, itself financed by gambling via almost five hundred lotteries run in the 1950s - or a dead block of space in central Auckland? Audio
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US doctor convicted of murder for late-term abortions
6:36 PM.In a trial that has shone a national spotlight on the controversial practice of late-term abortions in the US, a Philadelphia doctor has been convicted of murdering three babies at a clinic for… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 14 May 2013
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business for 14 May 2013
6:27 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Japanese politician claims comfort women were necessary
6:23 PM.To Japan, where controversy's been sparked by a rising political star saying the use of comfort women during the Second World War was necessary for soldiers who were risking their lives. Audio
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Police talk about drop in numbers
6:20 PM.The country has 200 fewer police officers than last year but police bosses insist its temporary and nothing to worry about. Audio
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Reaction to changes to the MMP system being dumped
6:15 PM.The review of MMP has been dumped and there will be no change to the voting system - with the Prime Minister saying that's the end of the matter. Audio
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Murderer lunges at victim's mother in court
6:09 PM.The man found guilty of murdering Alexsis Tovizi has been dragged away by guards at the High Court in Christchchurch after trying to jump from the dock towards Ms Tovizi's mother, and another man. Audio
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The latest retail spending figures are released
5:52 PM.Economists say stronger economic activity and rising house prices are expected to underpin retail spending in the coming year. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 14 May 2013
5:49 PM.The Maori Party says it has about four people interested in standing for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate; Meanwhile, the woman putting her hand up to respresent the Labour Party in the race for the… Read more Audio
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Campaign launched to talk to dairy owners
5:45 PM.Dairy owners in Hamilton are being challenged by police and health authorities to stop selling synthetic cannabis, as fears grow over the harm the drugs do. Audio
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Housing group says rent subsidy for NGO housing badly needed
5:42 PM.The Finance Minister has hinted there'll be significant changes to state housing in Thursday's Budget, including extending the subsidies on rents. Audio
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Parents admit neglect charges
5:38 PM.A Lower Hutt couple accused of failing to provide for the most basic needs of their children, who were found diseased and with little food while the parents drank, have today admitted the charges. Audio
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Sky City deal stokes rowdy debate in Parliament
5:35 PM.The Government's 35-year convention centre deal with SkyCity has been at the centre of rowdy debate during Parliament's question time this afternoon. Audio
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Sports News for 14 May 2013
5:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Guilty verdict has been delivered on Nikki Roper
5:26 PM.A guilty verdict has just been delivered on Nikki Roper, who's reacted by trying to leap out of the dock and attack the mother of the woman he murdered. Audio
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Evening Business for 14 May 2013
5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Smith announces new housing initiatives
5:20 PM.The number of State houses looks likely to fall even as the Government moves to provide more bedrooms in the houses it has left. Audio
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Significant drop in police officers
5:15 PM.The country has 200 fewer police officers than last year despite Government promises not to cut the front line. Audio
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Aaron Gilmore gives final statement to Parliament
5:12 PM.The outgoing National Party MP, Aaron Gilmore, has told Parliament that he is not surrendering, but retreating. Audio
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Green Party reacts to MMP changes being pulled
5:09 PM.The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, refused to speak to Checkpoint, but joining us now is the Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei. Audio
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John Key dumps changes to MMP
5:07 PM.The Prime Minister has dumped the review of MMP and there will be no change to the voting system. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 14 May 2013
5:00 PM.John Key dumps the MMP review. Police numbers drop despite promises not to cut frontline officers and Aaron Gilmore tells Parliament he's retreating - but not surrendering. Audio