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Tuesday, 20 November 2012
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Early signs teacher pay talks will be difficult
20 Nov 2012Primary school teachers are being warned in paid union meetings this week that their latest pay offer paves the way for the Government to introduce performance pay. Audio
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More from RNZ's Political Editor on the Labour leadership vote
20 Nov 2012Our Political Editor Brent Edwards has just come from David Shearer's news conference. Audio
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The latest from Gaza
20 Nov 2012Egypt says a deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be close with the Israeli cabinet reported to be considering Egypt's plan to stop the escalating violence. Audio
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Animals died in "unfortunate accidents" during Hobbit
20 Nov 2012Sir Peter Jackson's film company has admitted several animals did die while it was making the Hobbit movies, including three horses in what it called "unfortunate accidents". Audio
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Evening Business for 20 November 2012
20 Nov 2012News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Latest on the Labour leadership vote
20 Nov 2012The Labour leader David Shearer has just begun his news conference on the party's leadership vote. Audio
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Timaru school checks safety procedures
20 Nov 2012The principal of a Timaru boy suspected of being abducted says the community is shocked by what's happened and the school has now reassessed all its procedures to keep pupils safe. Audio
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China's call for milk and wood raises exporters' hopes
20 Nov 2012China is calling on New Zealand to export more milk and wood products in talks at the East Asia summit, in a potentially big boost to the two countries' 14 billion dollar trade. Audio
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Labour MPs in caucus for leadership vote
20 Nov 2012Just over an hour ago Labour Party MPs began an urgent caucus meeting at Parliament to vote on the leadership of the party. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 20 November 2012
20 Nov 2012Labour MPs vote on the party leadership. China demands more from NZ exporters and Timaru school checks safety procedures after suspected abduction. Audio
Monday, 19 November 2012
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Judge sentences former bouncer to home detention
19 Nov 2012A father broke down in tears today as he told a Court about how his family suffered after his son was killed outside a Blenheim 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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