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Tuesday, 28 September 2010
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US Mint out of American Buffalo Gold Bullion coins
28 Sep 2010There's been a minor gold rush at the US Mint. It's run out of this year's stock of American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins. The 24 karat, one-ounce coins are described as among the world's purest - and… Read more Audio
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Coroner's report into fatal shooting
28 Sep 2010The fatal shooting of a Wairarapa teenager has prompted Wellington's Coroner to recommend a change to the firearms law. Audio
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Interislander rival uneasy about money for Aratere lengthening
28 Sep 2010Official papers show the Interislander's main rival is worried about the government paying to lengthen the Interislander ferry Aratere. Audio
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PPTA prepares for long dispute
28 Sep 2010The Post Primary Teachers Association has told its members to prepare for a tough and lengthy dispute. At its annual meeting members were warned that industrial action over their collective agreement… Read more Audio
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Dehli gets a tick from NZ's chef de mission
28 Sep 2010New Zealand's chef de mission at the Commonwealth Games says the Dehli is reving up for the start of competition. Audio
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Bid to free humpback whale entangled in rope
28 Sep 2010A risky operation is being carried out in the Far North to save a large humpback whale entangled in ropes. The Department of Conservation says the whale will die unless it is freed from the nylon… Read more Audio
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Kim Jong-il appoints son as four-star general
28 Sep 2010North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has appointed his youngest son as a four-star general, just ahead of the scheduled opening of the biggest ruling party meeting for 30 years. Audio
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Evening Business for 28 September 2010
28 Sep 2010News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Parker accused of avoiding debates for political reasons
28 Sep 2010Wigram MP, Jim Anderton is accusing Christchurch mayor Bob Parker of avoiding local body election debates for political reasons. Audio
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Phoenix squares bill for unpaid ACC levies
28 Sep 2010A last minute cheque, for more than a quarter of a million dollars, has saved the Wellington Phoenix football club from being taken to court. The Accident Compensation Corporation had launched legal… Read more 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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