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Checkpoint for Friday 3 October 2014
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 3 October 2014
5:00 PM.Australian warplanes will bomb IS targets in Iraq, More information about NZ terror suspect revealed, Police say haven't given up hope of finding missing boy's body, Serial stalker awaits verdict… Read more Audio
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Australian warplanes will bomb IS targets in Iraq
5:10 PM.Australian warplanes will start bombing Islamic State targets in Iraq in a matter of days. Audio
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More information about NZ terror suspect revealed
5:15 PM.New details have emerged about the Australian-based, New Zealand terror suspect. Audio
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Police say haven't given up hope of finding missing boy's body
5:17 PM.The police haven't given up hope of finding the body of five year old Jack Dixon who was swept out to sea at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday. Audio
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Serial stalker awaits verdict
5:20 PM.The Crown says a serial stalker used different names to send text messages and letters to women just days after getting out of prison. Audio
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Comedian Ewen Gilmour remembered
5:25 PM.The family and fans of comedian Ewen Gilmour are remembering a larger than life character. Audio
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Evening Business for 3 October 2014
5:34 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Hong Kong's chief executive won't resign
5:36 PM.In Hong Kong, protesters are waiting to see if talks will take place between the city's chief executive and pro-democracy leaders. Audio
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Harawira farelled at Parliament
5:42 PM.Today the Mana Movement leader, Hone Harawira, said good bye to Parliament. Audio
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Green MP refused prison visit
5:44 PM.A Green Party MP has been refused permission to visit an inmate at Paremoremo prison because he is not technically an MP yet. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 3 October 2014
5:50 PM.The National Council of Maori nurses says some Maori nurses who work for Whanau Ora health providers are earning thousands of dollars less than their counterparts. The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana… Read more Audio
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Why the Silver Ferns were humilated by Australia
5:57 PM.A former Silver Ferns coach says there's a lack of depth in New Zealand netball proven last night by the 17-goal defeat to Australia. Audio
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Hong Kong protests likened to Tianamen square
6:12 PM.In Hong Kong, protesters are waiting to see if talks will take place between the city's chief executive and pro-democracy leaders. Audio
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Colleague and friend pays tribute to comedian Ewen Gilmour
6:17 PM.A long-time friend and colleague of Ewen Gilmour says his death will be felt widely in the close-knit comedy community. Audio
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Four close to U.S. Ebola patient quarantined in Dallas
6:22 PM.Public health officials in the United States are stepping up their efforts to raise awareness about ebola following the first case of the deadly disease on American soil. Audio
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Sports News for 3 October 2014
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 3 October 2014
6:36 PM.This week the Prime Minister, John Key, has quietly gone about putting his government together while the Labour Party continues to focus on its leadership woes. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 3 October 2014
6:52 PM.The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says she expects Maarama Fox will make it into Parliament once the election vote is finalised tomorrow. The National Council of Maori nurses says some Maori… Read more Audio