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Thursday, 15 July 2010
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Fears people could die if red tape for water quality is reduced
15 Jul 2010The Canterbury District Health Board says people could die as a result of Government plans to reduce the red tape controlling the quality of drinking water. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for Thursday 15 July 2010
15 Jul 2010Fears people could die if red tape for water quality is reduced, Disgraced lawyer avoids being struck-off but faces suspension, The Law Society reacts to Comesky suspension, BP begins tests on capping… Read more Audio
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Police investigating shooting of farmer still have no motive
15 Jul 2010The police investigating the shooting of a 31 year old Feilding dairy farmer say they still haven't established a motive. Audio
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
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Claims Foreign Office supported sending suspects to Guantanamo
14 Jul 2010The High Court in London has been hearing claims that the Foreign Office actively supported sending British terror suspects to the American detention camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba after the September… Read more Audio
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US bases warned to expect more attacks in Iraq
14 Jul 2010The United States commander in Iraq is warning that American bases there should be prepared for more attacks from Iranian backed militias in coming months. Audio
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Afghan President apologises for soldier deaths
14 Jul 2010The President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan has apologised for the latest killings of three British servicemen by a local soldier. Audio
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Funding cuts to anti-smoking campaign
14 Jul 2010An anti-smoking group is criticising Government funding cuts to a highly successful campaign, which encourages young people to quit the habit. Audio
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Australia rejects offer from Nauru
14 Jul 2010The Australian government has rejected an offer from the government of Nauru to host Julia Gillard's proposed regional processing centre for asylum seekers. Audio
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Iranian scientist wants to go home
14 Jul 2010The Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri has shown up in Washington and is currently at the Pakistani embassy demanding to be returned to his country. Audio
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PNG embraces chance to talk about land ownership with Maori
14 Jul 2010A group of Maori have travelled to Papua New Guinea to provide business advice in the areas of forestry, fisheries and land ownership. Audio
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Tertiary Education Minister to look at non-academic fees
14 Jul 2010Universities and Polytechs will soon have to justify the fees they charge students for health and counselling services, learning support and recreation centres. 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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