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Checkpoint for Wednesday 20 November 2013
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More NZ aid for Philippines but distribution problems continue
6:52 PM.More now from the Philippines, where New Zealand's Hercules crew are helping organise the distribution of food, water and emergency shelter-supplies pouring into the city of Cebu. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 November 2013
6:47 PM.Te Roroa iwi in Te Tai Tokerau is feeling a sense of vindication that a Northland farmer who strongly campaigned against their Waitangi tribunal claims has been jailed for a raft of serious crimes… Read more Audio
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Disagreements about apology to try to seal Afghan deal
6:38 PM.Last-minute efforts to try and finally seal a security deal allowing US forces to remain in Afghanistan after the end of next year, is clouded by differences over a letter." should read "….are… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 20 November 2013
6:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Herbert rings the changes in last ditch effort to reach Brazil
6:29 PM.More now on the All Whites last ditch effort to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil. Audio
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Business News Update
6:23 PM.In business news, the aviation company, Airwork, intends to raise up to 40 million dollars and to list on the New Zealand stock exchange next month. Audio
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Off-duty officer in court over attack on a model
6:21 PM.An off duty police detective accused of attacking a male model at a fashion show's after-party is defending the charge in court. Audio
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Allan Titford was sentenced in Whangarei today
6:12 PM.The well-known Northland farmer and mayoral candidate Allan Titford who raped his wife and beat her and their children is tonight beginning a 24 prison sentence. Audio
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Minister defends Pike River compensation decision
6:09 PM.The Government has again been forced to defend its decision not to pay compensation to the families of the 29 men killed in Pike River mine disaster. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 November 2013
5:51 PM.Te Roroa iwi in Te Tai Tokerau is feeling a sense of vindication that a Northland farmer who strongly campaigned against their Waitangi tribunal claims has been jailed for a raft of serious crimes… Read more Audio
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Thousands of fans excited about All Whites match in Wellington
5:49 PM.The All Whites FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Mexico kicks off in Wellington in under two hours. Audio
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Judge says sexual abuse of cancer patient's son was despicable
5:46 PM.A judge says a serial paedophile's sexual abuse of a young boy, whose mother was dying of cancer, was a despicable breach of trust. Audio
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More from a broker
5:43 PM.Mark Lister is the head of private wealth research at Craigs Investment Partners, one of three firms appointed by the Government to help with the airline's sale. Audio
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English concedes Govt likely to lose referendum
5:40 PM.The Finance Minister has conceded the Government is likely to lose the referendum on its partial privatisation programme but says that's because most people who support the partial share sales will… Read more Audio
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Titford insists he is innocent, says his lawyeis
5:36 PM.The well-known Northland farmer and mayoral candidate Allan Titford is insisting he is innocent despite his ex wife telling of being raped, and of her family's life of beatings and slavery. Audio
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Sports News for 20 November 2013
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Inquest hears of struggle to survive icy waters
5:28 PM.An inquest has heard that 22 fishermen who died when the vessel they were on capsized in freezing Antarctic waters had little chance of survival. Audio
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NZ economy among top six economies in OECD
5:24 PM.New Zealand will be one of the strongest growing economies among developed nations, despite signs the global recovery is stuttering. Audio
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Evening Business for 20 November 2013
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police offer reward in Tauranga cold case
5:18 PM.The police are offering a fifty-thousand-dollar reward for information relating to the disappearance of a Tauranga woman 27 years ago. Audio
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Te Roroa occupation leader's sympathy with Titford's family
5:12 PM.Manos Nathan of Te Roroa, and a Far North artist, carved the pouwhenua or land post which he and other land occupiers used at Titford's farm at Maunganui Bluff north of Dargaville. Audio
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Judge says time NZ heard truth about Titford
5:08 PM.The well-known Northland farmer and anti-Treaty activist, Allan Titford has been sent to prison for 24 years, for the violent abuse of his wife and family over more than two decades - and other… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 20 November 2013
5:00 PM.Allan Titford is jailed for 24 years, for violently abusing his wife and family for more than two decades. What happened to a woman who disappeared 27 years ago and NZ economy among top six economies… Read more Audio