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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
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The latest on North Korea
2 Apr 2013Back to South Korea's now where the president has reacted to North Korea's declaration of war by pledging a strong military response to any aggression. Audio
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Rain back to normal for autumn but soil moisture levels drier
2 Apr 2013Climate scientists are predicting the rain will back to normal for autumn and early winter but warn farmers will need more to really soak their parched paddocks. Audio
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Union urges Govt action over Tiwai smelter
2 Apr 2013The union for workers at Tiwai Point says the Government must show it will fight to save the smelter after months of inaction. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 2 April 2013
2 Apr 2013Official recognition of the Maori names for the North and South Islands are one step closer; The Chairperson of the Federation of Maori Authorities says her recent trip to Rapanui or Easter Island… Read more Audio
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Object of interest found in search for 2 Degrees boss
2 Apr 2013The wreckage of the plane carrying the 2 Degrees chief executive and his wife may have been found using sonar, 56-metres below water off the coast of Raglan. Audio
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Police blame jump in Northland crime on two cases
2 Apr 2013There has been a jump in the number of reported assaults and sexual crime in Northland but the police say most of that is because of two men who are now under arrest. Audio
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Companies fined for misleading tourists
2 Apr 2013Two companies have been fined more than 200-thousand dollars for ripping off busloads of Asian tourists with fake souvenirs. Audio
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Red zoned residents refuse Government's buyout offer
2 Apr 2013Red zoned home owners in Christchurch who are refusing the Government's offer to buy their land say they will stay put, despite not knowing whether they'll get insurance or have basic services like… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 2 April 2013
2 Apr 2013News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police investigate crucial details about Atiamuri shooting
2 Apr 2013A farmer has told police about the strange behaviour of a dark coloured jeep in the minutes leading up to fatal shooting of a roadworker two weeks ago. Audio
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Govt offers to subsidise power for Tiwai smelter
2 Apr 2013The State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall declined to talk to Checkpoint. 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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