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Friday, 20 November 2015
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More from Lomu family news conference
Former All Black coach, and family spokesperson John Hart has held a news conference today outside Jonah Lomu's Auckland home. Audio
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Closing arguments in the Mei Fan murder trial
The Crown has told a Jury the killing of Mei Fan was "very personal" with her killer finishing her off with two thrusts of a knife through her neck and face. Audio
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Police bomb callout interrupts Sikh's quiet coffee
Jaspreet Singh was having a quiet coffee with his supervising professor when two police officers arrived, called by a cafe customer worried the Auckland student had a bomb. Audio
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Iwi attracts thousands to Dunedin
Ngai Tahu Maori from around the country are gathering in Dunedin to celebrate their identity and culture. Audio
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Clashes predicted over freedom campers
People in Christchurch are being warned to expect clashes between locals and freedom campers this summer if a proposed by-law is passed. Audio
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Evidence from the wife of a farm worker accused for killing
The wife of a Taranaki farm worker, who police say killed his son, has told a court the couple often got behind with their bills. Audio
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Social housing agencies given more time to bid for state houses
The Government's extended the time it's giving social housing agencies to sign up to the planned sale of nearly fifteen hundred state houses. Audio
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Preventive detention for man who targeted elderly women
The man who targeted elderly women in their homes has been given a jail sentence that could never end. Audio
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Labourer who smoked synthetic cannabis wins employment case
A drain layer who sat in the middle of a busy Christchurch intersection after being caught smoking synthetic cannabis in a portaloo has won his case for unfair dismissal. Audio
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Evening Business for 20 November 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Doctor clear to practice though facing stupefying charges
A Hastings doctor is still able to practice though he faces five charges of stupefying and eight charges of indecently assaulting male patients. 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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