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Tuesday, 15 December 2009
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Venezuela's first Socialist toy shop opens
15 Dec 2009In the Venezuelan capital Caracas queues of people have waited for hours to buy thousands of Barbie dolls and other popular toys at huge discounts. Audio
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Tobacco kick-backs slammed
15 Dec 2009The Health Ministry is warning tobacco companies they could face prosecution if they continue offering retailers cash and other incentives to sell their products. Audio
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Department of Labour on Icepak sentencing
15 Dec 2009The seven firemen injured in the Tamahere coolstore explosion last year say the owners of the plant are hiding behind its corporate structure to avoid paying sufficient reparation. Audio
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Benefit fraud cases taking longer for ministry
15 Dec 2009Politicians are being accused of creating hysteria around benefit fraud and using the justice system to support their claims. Audio
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Walkout at Copenhagen climate talks
15 Dec 2009Politics and pollution have been the catalyst for a walkout by developing nations at the UN climate summit. Audio
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Debate over flag choice
15 Dec 2009The Labour Party leader Phil Goff has moved quickly to squash any suggestion that there is discord within his party over the selection of the Maori flag to fly on Waitangi Day. Audio
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Philippines volcano threatens to erupt
15 Dec 2009In the Philippines, 9000 families are being evacuated as what's often described as the world's most perfect volcano threatens a major eruption. Audio
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Evening business for 15 December 2009
15 Dec 2009News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Guilty verdicts in Howick stabbing
15 Dec 2009A High Court jury has found two men guilty of stabbing an Auckland man to death as he walked home from a party. Audio
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Injured firefighter speaks after Icepak verdict
15 Dec 2009Icepak, the company which owned the coolstore near Hamilton that exploded in April last year, killing one fireman and injuring seven others, has been fined $37,000 and ordered to pay reparation of… Read more 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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