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Tuesday, 4 May 2010
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Van owner questioned in missing woman investigation
4 May 2010Police searching for missing Whanganui woman Marice McGregor have seized a van and are questioning its owner. Audio
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ARC opposes mining on protected conservation land
4 May 2010The Auckland Regional Council is squaring off against the government over mining, saying plans to drill on Great Barrier Island would be ethically irresponsible. Audio
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Watchdog rebukes two surgeons, health board
4 May 2010Poor communication and dysfunctional working relationships in the general surgery department at Whanganui Hospital are being blamed for the poor care given to an elderly man who later died. Audio
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Evening Business for 4 May 2010
4 May 2010News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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SAS could stay in Afghanistan longer than expected
4 May 2010SAS troops could stay in Afghanistan longer than expected, as the Government appears to be reconsidering its commitment to the war effort. Audio
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Arrest in New York bomb plot
4 May 2010The police have arrested a man in connection with the failed Times Square car bombing in New York. Audio
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High Court rules against Privacy Commissioner
4 May 2010The High Court has found the Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, wrongly ruled against a doctor who told a nursing home one of its nurse aides was a drug addict. Audio
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Wages increase at slowest pace in nearly a decade
4 May 2010More evidence today of the struggle to make ends meet with latest figures showing pay packets are growing at their lowest level for nearly a decade - and below the rate of inflation. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for Tuesday 4 May 2010
4 May 2010Wages increase at slowest pace in nearly a decade, High Court rules against Privacy Commissioner, Arrest in New York bomb plot and SAS could stay in Afghanistan longer than expected. Audio
Monday, 3 May 2010
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World Press Freedom Day
3 May 2010It's World Press Freedom Day today and the organisation Reporters Without Borders ranks China as one of the worst for press freedom in the world. Audio
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NZ Police would welcome law regarding usage of SIM cards
3 May 2010The Police Crime Unit says forcing SIM cards to be registered would help them in their number one activity - chasing down the people behind anonymous phone numbers. 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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