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Monday, 23 May 2011
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Pike River secret meeting agrees to go back into mine
23 May 2011The results of a secret meeting about the push to re-enter the Pike River mine have just been revealed. Audio
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Cathedral Cove arch crumbles
23 May 2011The arch at Coromandel's Cathedral Cove is crumbling again, raising questions about whether to step in to save it or let nature take its course. Audio
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Christchurch tourism operators use trade show to entice visitors
23 May 2011Christchurch tourism operators are hoping to entice visitors back to the region at this year's New Zealand tourism trade show. Audio
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Ministry investigates staff advice to schools over national standards
23 May 2011The Ministry of Education is investigating allegations its staff left a Nelson School with the clear impression it could say it is using the national standards, even though it is not. Audio
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Review looks at everything from body snatching to eco burials
23 May 2011The half-century old law governing burials and cremations is set to be changed. Audio
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Mounting pressure on Obama to change Pharmac rules
23 May 2011There is mounting political pressure on President Barack Obama not to do a trade deal with New Zealand unless the rules are changed for the drug-buying agency Pharmac. Audio
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Goff on backfoot over R and D costs
23 May 2011The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, is struggling to explain how Labour would contain the costs of its research and development tax credits. Audio
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Evening Business for 23 May 2011
23 May 2011News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Murder accused says he'll name real killer of Marice McGregor
23 May 2011The lawyer for a man who confessed to killing a Whanganui woman says he made the admission out of fear and will name who he thinks is the real killer. Audio
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Porirua labeled the rheumatic fever capital of the country
23 May 2011Porirua North of Wellington has been labeled the rheumatic fever capital of the country and health authorites say thousands dollars must be found to eradicate the disease. 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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