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Tuesday, 17 March 2015
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First Australian foetal alcohol disorder clinic opens
The first Australian centre dedicated to diagnosing and treating children damaged by their mothers drinking during pregnancy is about to open in Sydney. Audio
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Lightbox squares off with Netflix over not paying tax
17 Mar 2015New TV rivals Lightbox and Netflix are squaring off over who pays GST. Audio
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Woman charged over a $1.2 million tax fraud
17 Mar 2015A woman charged over a 1.2 million dollar tax fraud tried to leave her home with bundles of cash and two USB drives when police and IRD investigators turned up to search. Audio
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US millionaire charged with murder after restroom "confession"
17 Mar 2015A US millionaire who was recorded in private appearing to confess to three killings has been charged with murder and could face the death penalty. Audio
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Risk of disease rises after cyclone
17 Mar 2015Aid agencies say clean water is an urgent priority in Vanuatu as the risk of disease - including measles - rises in post-disaster conditions. Audio
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Bali execution delay sparking rumours in Indonesia
17 Mar 2015Indonesian parliamentarians are publicly asking why 10 prisoners on death row, including Bali nine organisers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, have not yet been executed. Audio
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Tailend of Cyclone Pam hits Chatham Islands
17 Mar 2015The tailend of Cyclone Pam has hit the Chatham Islands, cutting power to some people. Audio
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Govt's messy data on Maori judges
The Maori legal profession is questioning why the Government's data on the number of judges who identify as tangata whenua is out-of-date. Audio
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After botching MPs pay Bill last week been introduced today
After botching the introduction last week of legislation restricting what MPs get paid the Government has introduced it again today. Audio
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Sir Ed's Hillary hut to be restored
17 Mar 2015First it was Shackleton's, then Scott's, now it's been announced Hillary's Antarctic Hut is next in line for restoration. Audio
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Midwife failed teenage mother
A midwife who told a teenage mother to keep her legs together and be more "ladylike" has been censured by the Human Rights Tribunal. 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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