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Thursday, 21 May 2009
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Pair flee after millions put in their account
21 May 2009Police in Rotorua are working to track down a couple who've fled the country after Westpac mistakenly deposited ten million dollars into their bank account. Audio
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Wild weather moves to NSW
21 May 2009The wild weather that's brought extensive flooding to south-east Queensland is now creating havoc in northern New South Wales. Audio
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Swine flu prompts school closure in Victoria
21 May 2009Six cases of Swine flu have now been confirmed in Australia and a primary school in Victoria has been shut down to try to contain it. Audio
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More eyes on crime in Christchurch CBD
21 May 2009The ability of police to spot crime in Christchurch has been given a boost, with 25 new state of the art closed circuit cameras switched on today. Audio
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Government admits electricity reforms failed
21 May 2009The Government is admitting the electriticity industry reforms of recent years have largely failed after an investigation showing massive over charging by power companies. Audio
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Possums the key to beating the recession?
21 May 2009An entrepreneurial summit in Auckland has decided possum fur and leather could be the key to beating the recession. Audio
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Appeal to government to lift Fiji sanctions
21 May 2009A Fiji government consultant has made an appeal to New Zealand government officials, to lift its sanctions on the coup stricken nation. Audio
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Police investigate Fraser High principal
21 May 2009The principal of Hamilton's Fraser High School has gone on leave while the police invesitgate allegations of financial irregularity. Audio
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Scientist says Robin Bain had blood on his shoes
21 May 2009A forensic expert from the UK has told the High Court in Christchurch that he found blood stains on top of Robin Bain's shoe where other scientists had found none. Audio
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Iran rocket test escalates tensions
21 May 2009Iran appears to have successfully test fired a missile that military experts say is capable of hitting Israel. 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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