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Wednesday, 20 April 2016
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First-ever NZ trampolinist to qualify for Olympic games
For the first time, a New Zealand trampolinist has qualified for the Olympics. He spoke to Matt Chatterton about the build up for Rio. Audio
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Z Energy floats idea of banning Wicked Campers
Petrol retailer Z Energy is floating the idea of banning Wicked Campers from using its stations, because of the offence caused by their slogans. Audio
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Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Video, Audio
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Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Audio
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Matavai Resort Niue managers release statement
The founders of a hotel chain and National Party donors who won a government contract to manage a luxury resort in Niue say they would welcome any investigation by the Auditor-General . Audio
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Global rethink on war on drugs
The war on drugs is getting a global re-think for the first time in 20 years, but there are deep divisions within the 193 UN member states. Enterpreneur Derek Handley explains what the problems are. Video, Audio
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Oldest dog in the world dies in Australia, aged 30
If a dog really is man's best friend, a dairy farmer from the Australian state of Victoria probably has a tale to beat them all. Video, Audio
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Daryl Kirk found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
A Wellington woman has been found not guilty of murdering her mother's partner. Tiana Barns was at the High Court. Audio
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Eye test can be the difference between life or death
A proposal from the Transport Ministry to dump eye tests when people renew their driver's licence has shocked optometrists. Maja Burry reports. Audio
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Christchurch to get its own West End
London has one, New York has one, and now Christchurch has one, after part of the CBD has been branded The West End. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
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BoP councillors want stricter rules over water sales
Oravida, known for its dairy exports, paid just 526 dollars last year to draw up to 400-thousand litres of water a day from the Otakiri Aquifer in Bay of Plenty. Audio
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China supportive of Helen Clark's bid for UN top job
The Chinese President has told the Prime Minister he is very supportive of Helen Clark's bid for the top United Nations job. 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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