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Checkpoint for Wednesday 30 January 2008
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Mahatma Gandhi
6:58 PM.Today marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of India's independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. Audio
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Amphibians
6:55 PM.From salamanders that can live without food for ten years to frogs that protect their young in their mouths... Audio
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Trade of Body Parts in India
6:52 PM.The illegal trade in body parts is big business in India. Audio
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Australia's Federal Election
6:47 PM.More than 200 unionists and officials will be discussing the best way to rid the country of the Workchoices initiative. Audio
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Waatea News
6:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Venezuela
6:41 PM.A twenty-four hour kidnap ordeal has ended for around thirty hostages held by armed gunmen in a bank in Venezuela. Audio
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World Economy
6:37 PM.The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy have been meeting in London ahead of next week's G8 meeting. Audio
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United Nations and the Gaza Strip
6:36 PM.The U.N's Security Council has abandoned attempts to agree on a statement on the situation in the Gaza Strip. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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A Crime Against Archeology
6:27 PM.The burglary of an historic site in central Auckland has been called a crime against archaeology. Audio
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Russian Elections
6:26 PM.In Russia the race for the Presidency is underway in ernest, yet it's a race with only a handful of candidates. Audio
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Postie Plus
6:24 PM.Forty West Coast workers will lose their jobs following confirmation today that retailer Postie Plus is pulling out of Westport. Audio
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Peru
6:17 PM.In Peru, the trial of the former President, Alberto Fujimori, has heard stunning revelations from a death squad gunman. Audio
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Kenya
6:15 PM.The two sides in Kenya's political crisis have begun talking in earnest following December's disputed presidential election. Audio
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Internet Banking
6:12 PM.New research suggests that the more checks that are put in place in online banking, the less safe customers feel. Audio
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Violence in Otara
6:08 PM.The drug related gang shooting in the south Auckland suburb of Otara has left some residents shaken, and fearing more violence. Audio
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Compulsory Education Stance Welcomed in Pacific
6:06 PM.The educational initiatives of both National and Labour have been welcomed by some Pacific leaders. Audio
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Cannabis and Lung Cancer
5:55 PM.Scientists are warning of an"epidemic"of lung cancers linked to cannabis. Audio
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Theft of Power Lines
5:48 PM.Thieves are risking their lives cutting down live copper power lines to sell them for scrap metal. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Tea Ropati Awaiting Verdict
5:45 PM.The former NZ rugby league star Tea Ropati is awaiting his fate as a jury decides if he is guilty of sexual violation. Audio
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Compulsory Education
5:41 PM.Educationalists and business groups are cautiously welcoming the leading political parties plans for young people. Audio
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Helen Clarks First Speech of Election Year
5:37 PM.Political Reporter Julian Robins talks about both John Key and Helen Clarks speeches. Audio
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Sports News
5:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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U.S. Elections
5:28 PM.John McCain has scored a hard-fought win in Floridas presidential primary seizing the lead in the heated Republican race. Audio
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Climber Looses Hand
5:25 PM.An Italian climber has lost part of his hand in a climbing accident on Mt Cook. Audio
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Violence in South Auckland
5:17 PM.There are fears of retaliation after the latest spate of violence in south Auckland. Audio
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School Leavers Age Raised
5:07 PM.Helen Clark talks about the new plan announced that will see teenagers stay at school till 18. Audio