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Checkpoint for Thursday 13 June 2013
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 13 June 2013
5:00 PM.An inquiry finds soldiers lacked realistic training to cope with a fatal firefight in Afghanistan. Financial adviser David Ross is charged with operating a multi-million dollar ponzi scheme and is… Read more Audio
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Defence Force investigation findings out
5:07 PM.A military court of inquiry has found two New Zealand soldiers wounded in a fatal gunfight in Afghanistan were probably hit by friendly fire, and it recommends improving troops' training. Audio
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Defence Minister speaks about today's report
5:11 PM.The Minister of Defence is Jonathan Coleman. Audio
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More from the grandfather of Pralli Durrer
5:13 PM.Jack Durrer, is the grandfather of Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer. Audio
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PM says first time buyers safe from loan restrictions
5:16 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key says proposed new rules to restrict low deposit loans will not mean first time home buyers will miss out. Audio
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David Ross accused of operating ponzi scheme
5:19 PM.The Wellington financial adviser, David Ross, has been charged with operating a $400,000,000 ponzi scheme. Audio
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Evening Business for 13 June 2013
5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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John Key accuses Labour of hypocrisy over Sky City
5:25 PM.The Prime Minister is accusing the Labour Party of hypocrisy after four of its MPs accepted corporate hospitality from Sky City at the All Blacks game last weekend. Audio
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Sports News for 13 June 2013
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Labour on findings about Afghan soldier deaths
5:36 PM.A military court of inquiry into the deaths of 5 New Zealand soldiers last year is recommending training be improved to make it more realistic. Audio
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Chch business leader critiques Govt for consent take over
5:41 PM.A Christchurch business leader says a government take-over of the City Council's building consents would only make things worse. Audio
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Business hails mining permits - greens say it's a flop
5:45 PM.Business advocates are hailing the government's offer of new mining exploration permits in Northland as a welcome boost to confidence in the region. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 June 2013
5:48 PM.The Maori Party MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, wants all Maori to be automatically listed on the Maori electoral roll; It's been ruled that an iwi of Te Arawa waka doesn't have eligible ownership rights to… Read more Audio
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Govt will support strike breakers Bill
5:51 PM.Legislation will be introduced to Parliament to let employers use volunteers, contractors, or other casual workers during strikes and lockouts. Audio
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Public asked to help get new Auckland theatre over the line
5:58 PM.The Auckand Theatre Company is confident building on its new waterfront theatre will begin this year but its about to go cap and hand to Aucklanders to help fund the last few million dollars. Audio
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Inquiry recommends training be improved
6:08 PM.A military court of inquiry into the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers last year is recommending training be improved to make it more realistic. Audio
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Is getting on the property ladder about to become harder?
6:13 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, is assuring first time home buyers they will be exempt from proposed new rules to restrict low deposit loans. Audio
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More on the charges laid against David Ross
6:17 PM.More now on the Wellington financial adviser, David Ross, who has been charged with operating a 400-million dollar ponzi scheme. Audio
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HarperCollins latest publisher to cut jobs
6:20 PM.One of the country's biggest publishing houses is cutting staff here in favour of Australia, as it struggles to compete in an increasingly digital and online market. Audio
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Evening Business for 13 June 2013
6:24 PM.Business news with Anusha Bradley. Audio
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Hunt for a phantom dumper
6:27 PM.The Wellington City Council is on the hunt for a phantom dumper disposing of hundreds of litres of highly toxic waste into the Karori sewage system. Audio
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Sports News for 13 June 2013
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Wellington's town hall won't be torn down
6:40 PM.Wellington's heritage-listed town hall is now safe from demolition. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 June 2013
6:48 PM.It's been ruled that an iwi of Te Arawa waka does not have eligible ownership rights to Rotorua land returned to the tribe by the Crown, including the popular geothermal tourist centre, Te Puia; The… Read more Audio
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Prisoners will refurbish quake-damaged houses
6:52 PM.Rolleston Prison will be the first prison in the country to put inmates to work fulltime, refurbishing 150 earthquake damaged houses over the next five years. Audio