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Tuesday, 14 May 2013
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Smith announces new housing initiatives
14 May 2013The number of State houses looks likely to fall even as the Government moves to provide more bedrooms in the houses it has left. Audio
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Significant drop in police officers
14 May 2013The country has 200 fewer police officers than last year despite Government promises not to cut the front line. Audio
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Aaron Gilmore gives final statement to Parliament
14 May 2013The outgoing National Party MP, Aaron Gilmore, has told Parliament that he is not surrendering, but retreating. Audio
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Green Party reacts to MMP changes being pulled
14 May 2013The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, refused to speak to Checkpoint, but joining us now is the Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei. Audio
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John Key dumps changes to MMP
14 May 2013The Prime Minister has dumped the review of MMP and there will be no change to the voting system. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 14 May 2013
14 May 2013John Key dumps the MMP review. Police numbers drop despite promises not to cut frontline officers and Aaron Gilmore tells Parliament he's retreating - but not surrendering. Audio
Monday, 13 May 2013
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Decision on West Papuan MSG membership bid approaches
13 May 2013The prospect of West Papuan membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group appears close. Audio
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Ability to patent computer software a no go
13 May 2013The Government is proposing to remove the right to patent computer software. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 May 2013
13 May 2013The Maori Affairs Committee says it's been a 'heck of a couple of weeks' after the death of its deputy chair, and anticipated resignation of another member; Meanwhile, the chief executive of Ngati… Read more Audio
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Greens accuse English of failing to rebalance economy.
13 May 2013Three days before the Finance Minister, Bill English, delivers his fifth Budget the Green Party has accused him of failing in his bid to rebalance the economy. Audio
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How much oxygen do premature babies need?
13 May 2013Research into premature babies by the University of Otago, is expected to change hospital practices worldwide. Audio
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Addiction experts warn of dangers of SkyCity deal
13 May 2013Gambling addiction experts say the SkyCity convention deal will increase problem gambling. 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.
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