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Wednesday, 17 December 2014
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Russian rouble crashes to a dramatic low
The Russian rouble has crashed to a dramatic low a day after Moscow hiked interest rates by 17 percent to try to halt the currency's downward spiral. Audio
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Will voters support another Bush's bid for the White House?
Jeb Bush, the brother of former President George W Bush, says he's actively exploring the possibility of seeking the US Presidency in 2016. Audio
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Siege gunman violent middle-aged man not jihadist says academic
17 Dec 2014Australia's Prime Minister has acknowledged the nation's security system failed to keep track of the Sydney gunman. Audio
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Crooked Nelson financial advisor gets 6 years 9 months
A Nelson financial advisor, who swindled more than half a million dollars out of his mainly elderly clients has been jailed for six years and nine months after a four year legal battle. Audio
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Philip Smith says he's named the officer that helped him
The lawyer for the convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith says his client has named the Corrections officer he accuses of helping him escape the country. Audio
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Goff apologises to spy watchdog for leaking some of her report
The Labour MP Phil Goff has escaped sanction for leaking parts of a report by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security the day before it was due to be made public. Audio
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Lawyers say generations of Maori have been affected by their loved ones military service
Lawyers representing Maori military veterans have outlined their grievances today to the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio
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Auckland Football Club to make history
Auckland City Football Club will make history tomorrow when they play in the semi final of the Fifa Club World Cup in Morocco. Audio
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More Cook Strait ferry troubles
There are more troubles for the Aratere ferry which has broken down again. Audio
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Axing 80-year-old Pohutukawa trees to make way for wider roads
A row of 80-year-old Pohutukawa trees in central Auckland looks set to be axed to make way for wider roads. Audio
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Nelson investment advisor sentenced to 6 years jail for fraud
A Nelson investment advisor has been jailed for six years and nine months for stealing more than half a million dollars from his clients, many of whom were retirees entrusting him with their life… Read more 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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