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Monday, 30 May 2011
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NZ unions turn their attention to Fiji
30 May 2011Unions in New Zealand and Australia are warning new decrees from Fiji's military regime appear to weaken the rights of workers there. Audio
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Evening Business for 30 May 2011
30 May 2011Methven's full year profit has fallen by almost 40 percent, after it lost its largest UK customer and the Christchurch quakes dented demand. Audio
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Crown rejects Ngati Kahu's proposed deed of settlement
30 May 2011The Crown has rejected a bid by the Far North iwi, Ngati Kahu, to settle its land claims but leave the door open for further redress. Audio
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SPCA urges owner licensing, not dog ban
30 May 2011Renewed calls are being made for all dog owners nationwide to be licensed following the two dog attacks on children at the weekend. Audio
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Christchurch workers may be forced to leave the city
30 May 2011The Council of Trade Unions warns some Christchurch workers may be forced to leave the city after the Government's subsidy for employers to keep paying their staff ends tomorrow. Audio
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School tug-of-war over where to merge
30 May 2011Two Wellington primary schools slated for merger are in a tug of war, with each wanting the other to shift. Audio
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Merino farmers enjoy export boom but fear dollar's rise
30 May 2011The country has recorded its biggest ever monthly trade surplus but exporters are worried by the rise and rise of the dollar. Audio
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Owner moves tonnes of rocks to save dog
30 May 2011Dog-lover Steve Porter has moved the earth - literally - to save his Jack Russell terrier, Jessie. Audio
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A cultural ban on the Kaipara Harbour energy project
30 May 2011Ngati Whatua hapu says if Crest Energy trys to install turbines in the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour it will send out a flotilla to block it. Audio
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National to go to election with new welfare policy,
30 May 2011The Prime Minister says National will go into this year's election campaign with a new policy on welfare reform. 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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