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Thursday, 10 December 2015
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Government announces new cyber security strategy
The Government has just announced a national cybercrime plan at the centre of its new cyber security strategy. Audio
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Chainsaws move in again on Titirangi kauri tree
Chainsaws have moved in again on the Titirangi kauri tree that survived the chop when a protestor sat up in it for several nights back in March. Audio
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Smelter pulls support for conservation programme
The Aluminimum Smelter has pulled its 25-year-long sponsorship of a landmark conservation programme. Audio
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Censured councillor in scrap over confidentiality
A stoush over confidentiality and leaks at the Marlborough District Council has led to a legal opinion to put a warning shot across councillors' bows. Audio
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Climate change talks go into 24 hour mode in Paris
Negotiators at the Paris climate change talks are working around the clock to try to settle differences so they can finalise a global deal to slow global warming. Audio
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Shell reviews future in New Zealand
Shell is considering pulling out of New Zealand. Audio
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Time running out to vote in first flag referendum
The Electoral Commission says anyone who hasn't voted yet in the first flag referendum needs to get a wriggle on. Audio
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Evening Business for 10 December 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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SAS to Iraq unlikely - PM
The Government will consider America's request to do more in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
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Bigger trucks likely - but will they be made safer?
Bigger trucks look likely to be allowed on the roads, but the AA is urging that in return freight companies should be forced to improve the safety of big rigs. Audio
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Forest fire too dangerous for ground crews
A forest fire raging in Marlborough has become so dangerous ground crews have had to pull out. Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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