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Monday, 30 August 2010
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Cigarette sales fall after April's increase in tobacco taxes
30 Aug 2010Anti-tobacco groups say hundreds of lives could be saved this year because of a drop in cigarette sales. Audio
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Evening Business for 30 August 2010
30 Aug 2010News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Genesis Energy returns to profit
30 Aug 2010The state-owned power company has returned to profit, despite shedding 30 thousand customers and households using less electricity because of a mild winter. Audio
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A dozen die every week due to domestic accidents
30 Aug 2010A family's home may be its castle, but it's not always safe as houses. Audio
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Wind turbine blades cause headaches for radar systems
30 Aug 2010Wind turbines in parts of the United States are causing headaches for the military and air traffic controllers. Audio
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Booby traps in Ureweras put Kiwi breeding programme at risk
30 Aug 2010The Conservation department says it's investigating booby traps set on the road into the Urewera national park, and says they are putting a Kiwi breeding programme at risk. Audio
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Victoria University student fights plagiarism finding
30 Aug 2010A Victoria University student who is not allowed to graduate because of accusations of plagiarism has gone to the High Court to have the university's ruling overturned. Audio
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Should it be legal to pay for egg and sperm donations?
30 Aug 2010A fertility specialist is calling for a public debate on whether egg and sperm donors should be paid. Audio
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PPTA wants end to entrenchment for primary teachers
30 Aug 2010The secondary teachers union has told the government it could save money by refusing to automatically pass on the pay rises it wins to primary teachers. Audio
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No comment from NZ Cricket on alleged betting scam
30 Aug 2010New Zealand Cricket is refusing to comment on the alleged betting scam surrounding the Pakistan cricket team, even though the Pakistanis are scheduled to play here this summer. Audio
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Auckland water prices to fall under super city reform
30 Aug 2010The super city, which takes over in November, will come with just one region-wide water supplier, replacing seven council retailers - and that will save money. 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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