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Checkpoint for Wednesday 15 January 2014
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Farmers urged to report all cases of rural crime
5:55 PM.Farmers are being urged to be more vigilant in reporting stock theft and rural crime, with an estimated 120 million dollars stolen from farms every year. Audio
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Former owner upset at demolition despite no compo deal yet
5:51 PM.The former owner of a block of land in Kapiti says he's upset he's still waiting for compensation for the place he once called home. Audio
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Advocate says rental growth not helping long term tenants
5:45 PM.A tenants' advocacy group says the big increase in rental properties in Christchurch will do little to help people desperately looking for long term homes. Audio
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Horan to start political party for independents
5:41 PM.The independent MP, Brendan Horan, is forming a new political party to represent independent candidates. Audio
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Police prosecuter loses his job after drug use
5:38 PM.A police prosecutor has lost his job and he will likely face a lawyer's disciplinary tribunal after being convicted for using drugs. Audio
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Teenage girl dies when boat flipped
5:36 PM.A 13-year-old girl has died in the Catlins in South Otago after the boat she was in capsized. Audio
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Sports News for 15 January 2014
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Another flying measles case
5:25 PM.There is another case of someone infected with measles potentially passing it on to others on a flight to New Zealand. Audio
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Midday Business News for 15 January 2014
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Security officer agreed to pay "hitman" 20-thousand dollars
5:17 PM.Court documents have shown a Tauranga security officer agreed to pay an undercover police officer 20-thousand dollars to have his parents killed. Audio
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Agricultural experts say huge change needed on farms
5:13 PM.Agricultural experts are calling for a huge change in health and safety awareness and practice on farms. Audio
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Dotcom announces new political party
5:11 PM.The web tycoon, Kim Dotcom, has announced his new political party will be called the Internet Party. Audio
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Court papers filed against Len Brown
5:08 PM.Papers have been filed in court taking a private prosecution against the Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown. Audio