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Tuesday, 20 October 2009
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Possiblity homicide house tampered with
20 Oct 2009Police investigating an Auckland homicide say they're frustrated at the stonewalling tactics from the people living in the house where the deceased was found. Audio
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Doubts over latest vaccine against HIV, AIDS
20 Oct 2009Scientists from around the world are gathering in Paris for a conference that will take stock of the search for a vaccine against HIV/AIDS. Audio
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A third of gay school kids may have considered suicide
20 Oct 2009New research suggests more than a third of gay or bi-sexual school kids have seriously considered suicide. It also shows a high rate of alcohol and drug use. Audio
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Conservatorium critics outraged at lack of consultation
20 Oct 2009The Christchurch City Council is fielding criticism over plans to fund a controversial new music conservatorium in the city. Audio
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MMP referendum to be held in 2011
20 Oct 2009New Zealanders will have the chance to change the way they vote at the next election. Audio
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Undercover FBI agent thwarts alleged spy
20 Oct 2009Police in the United States have arrested and charged a scientist with spying. Audio
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Leech nabs criminal 8 years on
20 Oct 2009In what's believed to be a world first, police in Tasmania have used blood taken from a leech to catch one of two men who robbed and attacked an elderly woman in her home eight years ago. Audio
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Eyes on Whangarei over anti-crime webcams
20 Oct 2009Big Brother-style snooping could be the latest way to fight crime in Whangarei, if a council plan to put webcams in shops goes ahead. Audio
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Karzai under pressure to announce 2nd voting round
20 Oct 2009American pressure is mounting on the Afghan President Hamid Karzai to end the political uncertainty in his country by calling a run-off election. Audio
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Apple makes huge profit
20 Oct 2009The technology giant Apple has shrugged off the recession with profits surging on demand for its iPhones, laptops and desktop computers. Audio
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School boys sorry for Nazi stunt
20 Oct 2009The Auckland Grammar School boys who took photos of themselves posing with Nazi regalia have apologised and will do work at the Auckland War Memorial Museum to make up for their actions. 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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