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Monday, 11 April 2016
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Egg production methods compared
Michael Brooks from the Egg Producers Federation discusses how eggs are produced using various battery farming methods. Video, Audio
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Labour MPs sample much-criticised hospital meal
Labour MP, Claire Curran, tries the much-criticised food on offer at Dunedin Hospital. Audio
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Iwi versus Kiwi campaign makes comeback
Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes investigates the return of the 'Iwi Versus Kiwi' campaign. Read more Audio
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Australian mother, 60 minutes crew still detained in Lebanon
11 Apr 2016An Australian mother and 60 Minutes television crew could be charged tonight over an attempt to snatch the woman's children from their Lebanese father. Audio
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Renewed calls for ban on pit bulls
11 Apr 2016Some Otara locals are joining calls for pit bull dogs to be banned, following the attack of a seven year old on Saturday. Tom Furley reports. Audio
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Leaders want Govt to back off from Kermadec plan
Prominent Maori leaders want a hault on plans to ban fishing near the Kermadec Island. Leigh Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
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Evening Business for 11 April 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge offer condolences
11 Apr 2016Prince William and his wife Kate have offered their condolences to the victims of a massive temple fire in India's southern state of Kerala which killed 100 and injured more than 300 others. Audio
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NZ Pure Blue in negotiations to bottle Ashburton water
NZ Pure Blue is in negotiations with Ashburton District Council over rights to bottle water. Sally Murphy has more. Audio
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Councils increasingly equipping parking wardens with cameras
11 Apr 2016Christchurch joins a growing list of councils equipping staff with body cameras, to deter hostile and violent behaviour against them. Belinda McCammon reports: Audio
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Murder was self-defence - lawyer
A Hutt Valley woman says she shot her mother's partner because she thought he was going to attack her with a meat cleaver. Max Towle reports. Audio
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Tax expert calls NZ's disclosure regime weak
Tax specialist discusses review into disclosure laws, and New Zealand's attitude to foreign trusts. 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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