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Friday, 26 March 2010
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Replacement ferry on the way for Tonga
26 Mar 2010Ferry services between Tonga's islands will resume next month with a temporary replacement on the way for the Princess Ashika, which sank last year. Audio
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Evening Business for 26 March 2010
26 Mar 2010News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Computer repairman jailed for stealing photos
26 Mar 2010A computer repairman who stole photos of naked children and pregnant women from his clients' computers is tonight beginning a two and a half year jail sentence. Audio
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Industrial action by radiographers to escalate
26 Mar 2010Auckland health chiefs are urging the elderly not to put off getting the medical care they need as rolling stoppages and strikes by hospital radiographers are set to escalate. Audio
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Bain's lawyer says compensation claim is fair
26 Mar 2010David Bain's lead lawyer says a claim for compensation is fair, despite Mr Bain not fitting the Government's criteria to apply. Audio
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Three years jail for IHC fraudster
26 Mar 2010A former IHC employee has been jailed for 3 years for defrauding the charity of almost 6-hundred-thousand dollars. Audio
Thursday, 25 March 2010
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League tables lead to Aust schools being stigmatised
25 Mar 2010In Australia, the Education Union has released a survey of principals that claims students, parents and whole communities have been stigmatised by how their school is rated. Audio
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Campaigners fight to keep Hollywood sign 'pristine'
25 Mar 2010In Los Angeles, plans to build four luxury mansions behind the Hollywood sign have fallen foul of the public's love affair with the iconic hillside view. Audio
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Feminist and men's advocate critical of welfare reforms
25 Mar 2010A feminist economist and a men's rights advocate have joined criticism of the proposed welfare reforms, which they say are discriminatory. Audio
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Proposed Capital and Coast DHB cuts could effect community
25 Mar 2010The Capital and Coast District Health Board is proposing cuts to its community services in the face of huge debt. Audio
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Nuclear deal between US and Russia close
25 Mar 2010The Russian and US governments are set to announce a reduction in their nuclear weapons arsenal. 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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