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Wednesday, 4 November 2009
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Stephen Smith: Fiji's conduct 'deeply regrettable'
4 Nov 2009Australia's Foreign Minister has announced Fiji's top envoy there will also be sent back to Suva. Audio
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NZ moves to expel Fiji's Head of Mission
4 Nov 2009The government has told Fiji's acting High Commissioner here to get out of the country. Audio
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
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Calls for Cup prize money to be seized
3 Nov 2009The Australian government has been urged to seize the Melbourne Cup prize money of third-place getter Mourilyan - which is owned by Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov, but Irish bred and trained. Audio
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Chinese police crackdown on organised crime
3 Nov 2009Underworld activity in China's being forced into the light of day as the government moves forward with a massive crackdown on organised crime Audio
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Snapper and scallops among those you should avoid
3 Nov 2009Snapper, scallops, bluenose and yellowfin tuna should be off the dinner menu according to Forest and Bird. Audio
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Moves to cut invalids' benefit numbers cause disquiet
3 Nov 2009Groups supporting people on invalids' benefits say they are worried the government will push them into work they can't handle. Audio
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Hydro scheme opponents fight Marlborough project
3 Nov 2009Opponents of a contentious hydro power scheme in Marlborough have launched a final bid to halt the $275 million project. Audio
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Ukraine takes drastic measures against swine flu
3 Nov 2009Ukraine's taking some of the most drastic measures against the spread of swine flu anywhere in the world. Audio
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Search continues off Cocos Islands
3 Nov 2009Australian authorities say they're not hopeful of finding any more survivors from the boat which sank off the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Audio
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Samoan tsunami chance to rethink cultural giving
3 Nov 2009The Samoan head of state says the recent tsunami in his country has forced people to rethink the traditions of expensive funerals and cultural giving or fa'alavelave. 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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