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Tuesday, 26 March 2013
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DOC to lose 140 jobs
26 Mar 2013The Department of Conservation and the Goverment are defending the axing of 140 jobs in the face of accusations it will undermine frontline work including protecting endangered species. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 26 March 2013
26 Mar 2013Fears conservation job cuts will undermine frontline work. Harsh words for an arrogant pilot who put passengers at risk and Speaker struggles to control MPs over EQC questions. Audio
Monday, 25 March 2013
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Reminder: Twitter is not the same as public opinion
25 Mar 2013The mainstream news media is being reminded not to confuse what people say on Twitter with actual public opinion. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 25 March 2013
25 Mar 2013Higher Government standards in the home-based health support sector have prompted a Maori provider in Gisborne to pull the pin on its care service; The Maori Council is fully supporting the… Read more Audio
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The latest from Auckland housing meeting
25 Mar 2013A closed door meeting between Auckland's mayor and the Minister of Housing over how best to solve the city's housing shortage has just finished. Audio
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Only one preventive detention prisoner recalled in six years
25 Mar 2013Only one of 21 prisoners released from preventive detention has been recalled to prison in the last six years. Audio
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The future direction and response to STI's in the Pacific
25 Mar 2013Talks on the future direction and response to HIV and sexually transmitted infections in the Pacific are underway with the current strategy expiring in December. Audio
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Environmental groups worried as cuts loom at DoC
25 Mar 2013Environmental groups fear looming changes at the Department of Conservation will cut front line staff and damage conservation efforts. Audio
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Evening Business for 25 March 2013
25 Mar 2013The newly listed Snakk Media says it had a record breaking third quarter for revenue due to investment in its sales team in Australia. Audio
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Call for urgent action on Pacific renewable energy
25 Mar 2013Pacific leaders are calling for urgent action to fast-track renewable energy in the region. Audio
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Meeting to decide Auckland's future begins
25 Mar 2013A closed door meeting is underway between Auckland's mayor and the Minister of Housing over how best to solve the city's housing shortage. 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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