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Tuesday, 13 January 2015
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Zero tolerance on speed message confusing
13 Jan 2015Road safety advocates say the police's poor handling of its summer speed campaign should not stop them from cracking down on drivers who exceed the limit. Audio
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Victim wept viewing photos of injuries
13 Jan 2015The man the Crown says was attacked by an Auckland Blues winger at a club in Karangahape Rd wept today as he looked at photos of his injuries. Clifford Matoka had been out celebrating a friend's… Read more Audio
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Tonga volcano affecting flights
13 Jan 2015Two New Zealand scientists are trying to get to Tonga to help find out more about a volcano that is erupting - causing flights in and out of Tonga to be cancelled. Audio
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Labour questions reasons for Spy boss resignation
13 Jan 2015The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, is questioning the reasons for the sudden resignation of the head of the Government's spy agency. Audio
Monday, 12 January 2015
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Smartphones reason for rising number of shark sightings
12 Jan 2015A shark biologist says more smartphones are the reason for a rising number of recorded shark sightings, rather than an actual increase in their numbers. Audio
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Barack Obama facing criticism for not attending rally
12 Jan 2015The American President, Barack Obama, is facing criticism from some politicians and media commentators for not joining other world leaders at a rally in Paris in response to this weeks terrorist… Read more Audio
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Accused deny kidnapping charges
12 Jan 2015Two men at the centre of a kidnapping saga in Queenstown last year have denied the charges and elected a trial by jury. Audio
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Heineken Open update
12 Jan 2015The men's tennis tournament, the Heineken Open has kicked off in Auckland today. Audio
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Showers for Canterbury and Otago wont ease drought conditons
12 Jan 2015Showers forecast for Canterbury and Otago this week won't be enough to ease drought conditions - or farmers' minds. Audio
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Rent prices continue to rise
12 Jan 2015As Aucklanders' prospects of home ownership slip further away, renting is set to get harder too, with prices continuing to rise. Audio
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Golden Globes update
12 Jan 2015The ceremony comes just days after the attacks in Paris and the stars have made their own statements at the event - including Helen Mirren who was sporting a "je suis Charlie Hebdo" sign. Audio
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Blues player on trial over alleged attack
12 Jan 2015The Crown says what started as a festive night out on the town ended with a brawl in a bar. 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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