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Thursday, 1 October 2009
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Former lines workers protest outside Telecom AGM
1 Oct 2009Australian company Visionstream has completed a staggered takeover of Telecom lines contracts - but thousands of customers are still facing delays. Audio
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Second earthquake shakes Sumatra
1 Oct 2009The latest tremor measured 6-poin-8 on the Richter Scale and struck 150 kilometres from yesterday's 7-point-6 magnitude quake. Audio
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Mapp: Samoa relief efforts demonstrate need for Anzac force
1 Oct 2009The Defence Minister says the disaster in Samoa is an example of where a proposed joint Anzac force could operate effectively. Audio
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NZ health workers head to Samoa
1 Oct 2009New Zealand's health sector is mobilising to support the multinational recovery effort in Samoa. Audio
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Government announces aid for Samoa and Tonga
1 Oct 2009The Government is mobilising more relief to tsunami-stricken Samoa and Tonga and has pledged an initial aid contribution of one million dollars. Audio
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Tango gets world heritage protection
1 Oct 2009It's been a protracted process but it's now protected, the Tango that is, as part of world heritage. Audio
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Fishing season opens
1 Oct 2009Thousands of anglers around the country have dusted off their rods and headed for their favourite fishing spots today at the start of the new fishing season. Audio
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Minister taking advice on aviation safety
1 Oct 2009The Transport Minister agrees it seems crazy that the Civil Aviation Authority cannot force small airports to improve safety even if there are clear risks but says he's still taking advice on what… Read more Audio
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Report released on fatal boat crash
1 Oct 2009The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found speed and the distraction of a cellphone were the cause of a fatal boat crash in the Marlborough Sounds. 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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