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Friday, 8 April 2011
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Problems with hardship grants - Minister
8 Apr 2011The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, concedes there are problems with the stricter rules for getting hardship grants. The Minister met with more than 20 budgeting services from the upper… Read more Audio
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Clock ticks down to shutdown of US Govt
8 Apr 2011Despite emergency meetings at the White House the clock continues to tick down towards a widespread shutdown of the US Government. If that happens, hundreds of thousands of federal government workers… Read more Audio
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A controversial bowel cancer test is launched
Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa, and pharmacists have launched a controversial kit to test for the disease in the privacy of your own home. It costs $60 at the chemist and comes with a couple of paint… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 8 April 2011
8 Apr 2011News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Christchurch tap water safe to drink again
8 Apr 2011The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted. Audio
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Father shocked by son-in-law charged with killing son
8 Apr 2011The father of Scott Guy who was shot dead in his driveway last July has spoken of his shock and disbelief that his son-in-law has been charged with murder. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 8 April 2011
8 Apr 2011Father shocked by son-in-law charged with killing son, Christchurch tap water safe to drink again, Key stepped into radio deal after it was rejected, and a controversial bowel cancer test is launched.
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Thursday, 7 April 2011
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Largest crane in New Zealand starts arriving in Christchurch
7 Apr 2011The first parts of the largest mobile crane in New Zealand have started arriving in Christchurch, to be used on the Catholic Cathedral. Audio
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Influx of Chinese-owned shops in Samoa
7 Apr 2011An increase in the number of new Chinese-owned shops in Samoa has sparked calls for the goverment to check if they are complying with the law. Audio
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Skyhawks saga may be set to continue
7 Apr 2011The Skyhawk jets saga may be set to continue even after the Defence Ministry has consigned them to museums. 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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