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Monday, 9 November 2015
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Air Force lifts car from Mohaka River
An Air Force helicopter has finally lifted a car from the Mohaka River, from where it plunged down a bank at the weekend killing three of the men inside. Audio
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Myanmar awaits result of historic elections
People in Myanmar are awaiting the results of the first openly contested national election in 25 years. Audio
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Court hears of love notes and murder notes
The Crown says Amandeep Kaur and Gurjinder Singh wrote love notes to each other but they also wrote notes planning the murder of Amandeep Kaur's husband. Audio
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Country's first human trafficking trial begins
Witnesses have started giving evidence in the country's first prosecution on charges of human trafficking. Audio
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Detainee describes mayhem at Christmas Island
9 Nov 2015Detainee Tuk Whakatutu, formerly of Foxton, has witnessed the mayhem but is choosing to stay out of it. Audio
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Christmas Island centre out of control, detainees braced
9 Nov 2015The Christmas Island detention centre remains out of control tonight after a day of fires and vandalism - with New Zealand detainees braced for guards to try to get back in. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 9 November 2015
9 Nov 2015Mayhem among New Zealand detainees - we hear from Christmas Island. A court hears of love notes and murder notes and the latest from Myanmar where the vote counting goes on. Audio
Friday, 6 November 2015
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A call for Phoenix fans to show their support
The Wellington Phoenix football club is pleading with fans to come to their next home game against Adelaide United next week in an attempt to show Football Australia that they're worthy of a spot in… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics for 6 November 2015
When it comes to sport, particularly rugby, New Zealand politicians seem keen to get on the bandwagon and associate themselves with victory. But is there a line and when is it crossed? Our political… Read more Audio
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War against pigeons reaches new heights at Canterbury Uni
6 Nov 2015A native falcon is being brought in to scare off the pests at the University of Canterbury. Audio
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Myanmar prepares for historic elections
6 Nov 2015Myanmar, one of the poorest countries in South East Asia, is preparing for an historic election this weekend. Sean Gleeson is from the Myanmar Irrawaddy Magazine. Audio
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Kaitaia man jailed for min 17 yrs after vehicle murder
A Kaitaia man who the court says deliberately ran over and killed the woman he lived with will spend at least 17 years in prison. 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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