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Wednesday, 7 October 2009
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Collapsing Sterling hits export trade
7 Oct 2009The Kiwi's rampant form against the US dollar was pushed to one side today after it hit a 25 year high against the British pound. Audio
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First court appearence for David John Bourke
7 Oct 2009Meanwhile 46-year-old Wanganui man David John Bourke appeared in the Palmerston North District Court this afternoon. Audio
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Body identified as David Bourke's brother
7 Oct 2009Police have revealed some details of the bizarre circumstances leading up to the death of Timothy Bourke - the brother of the man at the centre of a two day armed police hunt in southern Hawke's Bay. Audio
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Aunt of missing two year old delivers plea
7 Oct 2009The aunt of missing 2 year old Asiling Symes has pleaded for her safe return, as the police say that foul play is looking increasingly likely. Audio
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
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And now for something completely different!
6 Oct 2009In the United Kingdom actors and comedians have been remembering the groundbreaking sketches of Monty Python's Flying Circus which first appeared on television 40 years ago. Audio
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Claims lack of treatment for sex offenders
6 Oct 2009The Parole Board has released a decision today, refusing to let the former leader of the Christian Heritage Party, Graham Capill out of prison. Audio
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Christchurch rest home under fire
6 Oct 2009New reports by the Health and Disability Commission have criticised the Christchurch resthome where a dementia patient was not showered for a year. Audio
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China visit sparks N Korea nuclear talk hopes
6 Oct 2009In what's being described as a significant breakthrough North Korea has said it may be willing to consider returning to the six-party talks on ending its nuclear weapons programme. Audio
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Christmas book that's beyond belief
6 Oct 2009Buoyed by the success of the UK's first ever atheist bus advertising campaign, some of Britain's most prominent humanists have joined forces to provide a second controversial offering. Audio
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State Highway 5 almost clear of cars
6 Oct 2009Heavy snow has caused havoc over the past three days, bringing down a number of power lines and closing State Highway 5. 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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