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Friday, 29 May 2009
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Family says IPCA report found wanting
29 May 2009The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer involved in a driving incident that left an Auckland teen seriously injured, broke the law. Audio
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Hawkes Bay fraudster jailed
29 May 2009One of the victims of a Hawkes Bay fraudster, jailed today for five years, says the sentence is not enough to deter other white collar criminals who present themselves as pillars of the community. Audio
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South Korea buries former leader as tensions rise
29 May 2009Thousands of South Koreans have today farewelled their former president Roh Moo-hyun. Audio
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Lionman says he's ready to help at troubled park
29 May 2009The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has today officially closed Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens after the death of a keeper, mauled by a tiger. Audio
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Tourism industry's thoughts on Air NZ cuts
29 May 2009At least 80 jobs are on the line at Air New Zealand, with the company today announcing it's cutting services - a move it appears to be at least partly blaming on the government. Audio
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English warns future budgets could be even tighter
29 May 2009The Government's planned tax cuts are now history, with the Finance Minister warning that future budgets could be even tighter. Audio
Thursday, 28 May 2009
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Farmer loses seven bulls after power lines break
28 May 2009Seven bulls caught fire and died at a Dairy Flat farm near Auckland on Tuesday after power lines fell on a bull paddock. Audio
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North Korea a major test for Obama administration
28 May 2009The dramatic renewal of North Korea's confrontational activity is emerging as a major test for the Obama administration. Audio
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Swine flu cases continue to rise in Australia
28 May 2009Australia's number of confirmed cases of swine flu jumped to 103 today, and the government has announced it will be buying 10 million extra anti-viral treatments. Audio
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Recession means cut backs in energy exploration
28 May 2009The recession is causing energy companies to cut back on the search for new oil and gas fields. 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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