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Wednesday, 27 February 2013
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An accusation Gerry Brownlee misled Parliament over the Hobbit.
27 Feb 2013The Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, has accused the former Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, of misleading Parliament during a feisty series of questions about the Hobbit dispute. Audio
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Cyclone Rusty hits Western Australia
27 Feb 2013Western Australia is hunkering down as Cyclone Rusty hits the coast. Audio
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New Reserve Bank powers to contol house prices
27 Feb 2013The Finance Minister expects to sign an agreement with the Reserve Bank by the middle of the year allowing the bank to take more direct steps to control house prices. Audio
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Tame Iti's first day of freedom
27 Feb 2013Tuhoe activist Tame Iti has had his first day of freedom after spending nine months of a two-and-a-half year sentence in prison. Audio
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Evening Business for 27 February 2013
27 Feb 2013News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Government declares drought for Northland
27 Feb 2013The Government has declared a drought in Northland with other regions probably to follow. Audio
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Supreme Court dismiss Maori Council bid
27 Feb 2013The Supreme Court has dismissed the Maori Council's bid to stop the state asset sales. Audio
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Fatal shark attack at Muriwai Beach
27 Feb 2013A man has been killed in a shark attack at Muriwai Beach in West Auckland - the beach is now closed and the police are at the scene. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 27 February 2013
27 Feb 2013West Auckland beaches are closed after a man was killed by a shark. The Maori Council loses its bid to stop asset sales and it's official - there's a drought in Northland. Audio
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
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New alcohol regulations for the top of the south
26 Feb 2013Nelson City Council has approved plans to develop a tougher new alcohol policy with its neighbours in the top of the South Island. Audio
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Herbert's departure marks a new start for embattled Phoenix
26 Feb 2013The Wellington Phoenix says coach Ricki Herbert was not pushed out of the job despite the club's horror season. 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.
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