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Monday, 4 July 2011
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Silver Ferns start their World Championship campaign tonight
4 Jul 2011The Silver Ferns open their Netball World Championship campaign against Fiji in Singapore this evening, with the New Zealanders hoping to end Australia's recent dominance at the tournament. Audio
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The latest news from the UK
4 Jul 2011To the Uk and our correspondent in London Barney Burnham. Audio
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Academic at gang party questions police clampdown
4 Jul 2011A sociologist invited to a Hell's Angels party is asking why police put so much effort into clamping down on it. Audio
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Family of woman hit by bus calls for barriers
4 Jul 2011The family and friends of a woman who died after being hit by a bus in central Wellington is calling for barriers on some footpaths. Audio
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Details of charges laid against Alan Hubbard
4 Jul 2011Details of the charges laid against Allan Hubbard have been revealed, accusing the businessman of mismanaging millions of dollars worth of investments. Audio
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Problems with synthetic drugs not unique to New Zealand
4 Jul 2011A Massey University drugs researcher says banning the legal highs currently on sale in New Zealand will not stop the problem, with many other products available to take their place. Audio
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Conditions for the recovery of remains at Pike River
4 Jul 2011The Government says it will make the transfer of the permit for mining at Pike River to a new owner contigent on a credible plan to recover the remains of the 29 miners. Audio
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Bitter divisions confront Thailand's new leader
4 Jul 2011His sister's won a stunning victory in Thailand's election, but Thaksin Shinawatra says he's not now planning a return from his self imposed exile. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 4 July 2011
4 Jul 2011The eastern Bay of Plenty tribe, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, is trying to persuade wavering communities to oppose deepsea petroleum drilling, before the return of the oil giant Petrobras; A lawyer says the… Read more Audio
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Government moves to sure-up the country's infrastructure
4 Jul 2011More now on the the Government's move to sure-up the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes. 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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