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Friday, 11 December 2015
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Focus on Politics for 11 December 2015
New Zealand's dairy industry is touted as one of the best in the world, especially in terms of its treatment of animals - but is there a dark side? Audio
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"We will be ready for RAMSI's exit." Solomons Police Chief
The Solomon Islands police commissioner says his agency will be ready for the likely end of the Regional Assistance Mission in two years time. Audio
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Escapee sex offender sentenced to supervision
The child sex offender who was on the run for two days after cutting off his GPS monitoring anklet was today sentenced to intensive supervision. Audio
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Rowing and cyling major funding winners
Rowing and cycling are the major winners in the latest government high performance sport funding announcements. Audio
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Hackers questions Minister's cold shoulder
Hackers are astounded the Government unveiled its new plan to combat cyber crime and spying in Auckland, on the same day they held their own annual conference in Wellington. Audio
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Auckland CBD traffic squeeze to be triggered by new tower
The start of building on the country's tallest office block in Auckland will trigger up to three years of unprecedented traffic disruption in the city's lower downtown area. Audio
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Latest on firearms callout in Rotorua
The latest now on the firearms callout in Rotorua. Audio
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Dreamworks' Te Papa exhibition
The rolling African plains in the movie Madagascar and the swamps in Shrek have been recreated for a new exhibition at Te Papa. Audio
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People tell MPs they want local decisions on Christchurch
Christchurch community groups have told MPs a new organsiation overseeing the city's rebuild must be led by locals who are allowed to make their own decisions. Audio
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Mountain clubs' plan to help upskill foreign hikers
Tramping clubs are going to produce their own Youtube video showing foreign hikers how to stay safe in the New Zealand mountains. Audio
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Wananga says it is no longer "high risk"
A wananga is challenging the government's assessment that it is a high financial risk. 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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