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Tuesday, 18 May 2010
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IPCA wants urgent changes in handling of child abuse cases
18 May 2010The police have been told to make urgent changes to the way they handle child abuse cases - including ensuring they're dealt with by properly trained staff who aren't overloaded. Audio
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"Red Shirts" accept mediation proposal
18 May 2010Thailand's "Red Shirt" protesters have accepted a proposal for the senate to mediate in talks which could end two months of fighting with the army. Audio
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Trial of four Hawkes Bay men charged with conspiracy ends abruptly
18 May 2010The trial for four Hawke's Bay businessmen charged with conspiring to help overstayers and shipjumpers live and work illegally here has ended abruptly with all of them pleading guilty. Audio
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U.S. sceptical of Tehran's motives in nuclear deal
18 May 2010In the latest twist in the diplomatic dispute between the United States and Iran over that country's nuclear program Tehran's signed a deal with Brazil and Turkey to swap nuclear fuel. Audio
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Armed man arrested outside Nelson courthouse
18 May 2010Police say they are staggered at the stupidity of a man arrested earlier today for taking a gun into the Nelson courthouse. Audio
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Rental property investment losing its shine
18 May 2010Investment in rental property seems to have lost its shine, with New Zealanders increasingly looking elsewhere for better returns. Audio
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Forestry companies deny flood damage claims
18 May 2010Forestry companies are denying liability after an avalanche of logs left behind from previous logging operations smashed into properties in the weekend flood at Tapawera, near Nelson. Audio
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Australian opposition leader admits he doesn't always tell the truth
18 May 2010Politics is known for its spin but politicians are still expected to tell the truth, so it's rare for one to admit that they can sometimes be dishonest. Audio
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Police officer recounts night colleague killed
18 May 2010A police officer has broken down in tears at the High Court in Auckland while recounting the night one of his colleagues was shot and killed. Audio
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Evening Business News for 18 May 2010
18 May 2010News from the business sector including a market report. 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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