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Tuesday, 14 October 2008
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British Government Abandons Anti-Terrorism Strategy
14 Oct 2008The House of Lords rejected the government's plans to increase detention times for terrorist suspects by a majority of 191. Audio
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Focus on US Election is the Financial Turmoil
14 Oct 2008The latest opinion polls show that the democratic candidate Barack Obama is extending his lead over the republican John McCain. Audio
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Charties Watch Economic Crisis
14 Oct 2008They fear people might donate less money if their own future is insecure. Audio
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The New Deposit Guarantee Scheme
14 Oct 2008There are calls for the Government to avoid letting finance companies register for the new deposit guarantee scheme. Audio
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Thousands Gather to Pay Respect to an Opera Legend
14 Oct 2008Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Sting were among the top music personalities to take part in the concert. Audio
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Employers Tight Lipped About Kiwi Saver
14 Oct 2008They say they're worried further changes to the scheme will mean they can't keep their promises to employees. Audio
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Winston Peters Speaks at Waikato University
14 Oct 2008For the first time, Winston Peters, has spoken of how he felt as allegations surfaced against him and his party. Audio
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Fijian Police Question NZ Police Officer
14 Oct 2008He gave a statement after he was said to be behaving suspiciously while watching parades on Fiji Day. Audio
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Situation in Northern Australia - National Emergency
14 Oct 2008There's a backlog of aboriginal children waiting for follow-up medical treatment after their initial health checks. Audio
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Three Midwives Faulted by Health and Disability Commissioner
14 Oct 2008Here to tell us about the findings is our health correspondent, Karen Brown. Audio
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