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Tuesday, 15 March 2011
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NZ Parliament offers condolences to the people of Japan.
15 Mar 2011In Parliament today MPs were unanimous in offering condolences to the people of Japan for the losses they have suffered. Audio
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Government restricts enrolments in Christchurch schools
15 Mar 2011School principals say new restrictions on enrolments at schools in and around Christchurch are a relief. Audio
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Licensing system introduced for bouncers
15 Mar 2011An operating license is being introduced for all crowd controllers and personal guards - including bouncers - but the new system won't come into play until after the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Law Society warns of backlog of cases in Chch
15 Mar 2011The Law Society is warning disruption to services following last month's earthquake in Christchurch is likely to lead to a massive bottleneck of court cases. Audio
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Air NZ issues profit warning
15 Mar 2011Surging oil prices and the impact of devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan have prompted Air Zealand to issue a profit warning. Audio
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UN Security Council meets about Libya
15 Mar 2011There's a growing sense of urgency at the United Nations among supporters of a proposed no fly zone in Libyan airspace. Audio
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Workers shattered by yarn plant closure
15 Mar 2011One of the nearly 200 workers who've lost their jobs at a yarn spinning plant in Christchurch says its a kick in the guts - but he understands why the operation has had to close. Audio
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NZ USAR team going into Minami-sanriku
15 Mar 2011The New Zealand search and rescue specialists in Japan are now preparing to head into hard hit small port city of Minami-sanriku near Sendai city in the Myagi province. Audio
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Auckland waterfront developers say first stage will be ready
15 Mar 2011The company developing part of the Auckland city waterfront says the first stage will be ready for the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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NZ scientists say proposed job cuts are part of long-term trend
15 Mar 2011The Association of Scientists says possible job cuts at the NIWA reflect a long-term lack of government funding for crown research institutes. 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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