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Wednesday, 23 September 2009
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Police close refugee camp in Calais
23 Sep 2009Today police in France cleared a squalid camp for immigrants near the port city of Calais that came to be known as the Jungle. Audio
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China: trade and carbon comittments and not so lucky number
23 Sep 2009We cross now to China and our correspondent in Beijing, Quentin Sommerville. Audio
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Brazil calls for emergency Security Council meeting
23 Sep 2009Brazil's called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the crisis in Honduras. Audio
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Python lover gets ready to catch Mummy
23 Sep 2009Crawling around in an attic wrestling with a five and a half metre long python is only half the job done for Queensland man Aaron Chapman - the next challenge is dealing with Mummy - she's over six… Read more Audio
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Committee distances itself from accusations about deaths.
23 Sep 2009Parliament's health committee is distancing itself from accusations some doctors are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of men from prostate cancer. Audio
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Govt to review rules for young overseas students
23 Sep 2009Protective measures introduced just six years ago to ensure the wellbeing of international students as young as five years old are now being reviewed. Audio
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Canterbury Regional Council under spotlight
23 Sep 2009Ten Canterbury mayors are pushing for government intervention into the local regional council, on the eve of a vote that may topple its chairperson. Audio
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Economic stats show surprise growth
23 Sep 2009New Zealand's moved out of recession earlier than had been expected - thanks in part to an increase in exports to China. Audio
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Armed standoff ends in arrest in Napier
23 Sep 2009An armed standoff at a Napier bus terminal that lasted for more than four hours has ended with the arrest of a man who police say has mental health problems . 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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