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Monday, 27 June 2011
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Residential red zone homeowners seek answers
27 Jun 2011Christchurch home owners, who last week were told that they will have to abandon their properties, are this week trying to determine the nitty gritty of what the decision will mean for them. Audio
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Dunedin city council has approved a rates hike
27 Jun 2011The Dunedin city council has approved a rates hike of seven-point-seven percent as it struggles to deal with mounting debt. Audio
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Trial of Khmer Rouge leaders begins amid controversy
27 Jun 2011The trial of the four most senior surviving leaders of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime has begun at a court in Phnom Penh today. Audio
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A cloud of volcanic ash from Chile is on the move
27 Jun 2011A cloud of volcanic ash from Chile is on the move, after disrupting the plans of thousands of air travellers. Audio
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Tariana Turia, says it's too early to write off doing a deal
27 Jun 2011The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says it's too early to write off doing a deal with the Mana Party, and it's a suggestion that will be considered. Audio
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Penguin well after another round of surgery
27 Jun 2011Happy Feet, the Emperor penguin, has successfully undergone another round of surgery at Wellington Zoo today. Audio
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North Korea footage reveals chronic food shortages
27 Jun 2011Disturbing images have emerged from North Korea revealing that both children and soldiers are going hungry because of chronic food shortages. Audio
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Evening Business for 27 June 2011
27 Jun 2011News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Pike River Mine has the green light for re-entry work
27 Jun 2011Authorities at the Pike River Mine have given the green light for re-entry work to begin tomorrow - but admit the operation is not risk free. Audio
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PM visits Taj Mahal during India trip
27 Jun 2011The Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh have just completed a visit to the Taj Mahal in India. Audio
Checkpoint
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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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