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Wednesday, 14 January 2015
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House prices rise by 18% since market high in 2007
14 Jan 2015House prices across New Zealand have risen by almost 18-per-cent since the market high of 2007. The property valuers, QV, say in the past year alone, values jumped by almost 5-per-cent, with Auckland… Read more Audio
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Heineken Open update
14 Jan 2015Its been another chaotic day at the Heineken Open Tennis tournament in Auckland with two more seeds pulling out of the singles draw. Audio
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NCEA results released
14 Jan 2015But first More than 160-thousand students can learn their exam fates today as their NCEA results are released. Audio
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Tonga flights resume despite eruptions
14 Jan 2015Hundreds of holiday makers are still stranded in Tonga along with several plane loads of cargo as a volcanic eruption continues to disrupt flights. Audio
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Zero tolerance message confusing - Mike Bush
14 Jan 2015The police issued just 14 tickets for being up to four kilometres over the speed limit during the holiday period, with the police commissioner admitting their zero tolerance message was confusing. Audio
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Ships refuse attempt to board
14 Jan 2015There's been a show down in the Southern Ocean between the New Zealand navy and two fishing vessels. Audio
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Murder accused granted bail
14 Jan 2015A pregnant teenager has been granted name suppression and bail after appearing in the Christchurch District Court charged with the murder of a one year old baby. Audio
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
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Babies bearing brunt of child abuse
13 Jan 2015The clinical head of Starship, Patrick Kelly, says three children died at Starship Hospital between 2013 and 2014, and the number of injuries that appear to be abuse-related increased from 122 to 130… Read more Audio
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Invercargill mayor wants crackdown on dog owners after attack
13 Jan 2015The Invercargill mayor wants tougher dog control laws after a savage attack on two women. Audio
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Mother's fear over release of killer
13 Jan 2015The mother of a Wellington teenager stabbed to death nearly 18 years ago says her paroled-murderer is a dangerous man who should be tracked by GPS. Audio
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Petrol savings to translate to other goods
13 Jan 2015Petrol prices dropped again yesterday, for about the 20th consecutive time since October - but the Road Transport Forum believes New Zealanders are likely to save money on more than just fuel. Audio
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Heineken Open update
13 Jan 2015An update from reporter Richard Wain at the Heineken open Auckland. 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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