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Thursday, 28 October 2010
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AA calls for alcohol courts
28 Oct 2010The Automobile Association is calling for the Government to set up specialist courts to deal with drunk drivers. Audio
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Evening Business News for 28 October 2010
28 Oct 2010The country's largest airport says it expects profits of between 112 and 118 million in the 2011 year, up from 105 million last year. Audio
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Republicans heading for victory in U.S mid term elections
28 Oct 2010In the United States the Republicans appear to be heading towards a big victory in Tuesday's midterm elections spurred by voter discontent with President Obama and the strugggling economy. Audio
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IHC could be liable to pay workers millions
28 Oct 2010IHC could be liable to pay workers millions of dollars in backpay for sleep-over shifts if it fails in its bid to overturn an Employment Court decision. Audio
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Defence force severely embarrassed by Wilce affair
28 Oct 2010The chief of the Defence Force says the organisation has been severely embarassed by the case of a top level official who was not honest about his qualifications and experience. Audio
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Reserve Bank leaves OCR on hold again
28 Oct 2010The Reserve Bank surprised no-one this morning, leaving the Official Cash Rate unchanged at three per cent. Audio
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Govt to fund more weight loss operations
28 Oct 2010The Government is going to fund an extra 75 weight-loss operations a year for the next four years. Audio
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New Auckland regional heirarchy unveiled today
28 Oct 2010Former champion runner Sir John Walker is to become Auckland's ambassador in a new regional heirarchy unveiled today. Audio
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Indonesians warned to stay away from Mt Merapi
28 Oct 2010Villagers in Indonesia are trying to return to their homes on the slopes of a volatile volcano, despite eruptions that have killed at least 29 people. Audio
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Mayor escorted off occupation site at Taipa
28 Oct 2010The mayor of the Far North says his council is looking at legal action to end the Taipa sailing club occupation by Ngati Kahu. 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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