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Checkpoint for Monday 25 February 2008
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Raul Castro Elected
6:59 PM.As was expected, the National Assembly in Cuba has selected Raul Castro to succeed his elder brother Fidel. Audio
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Hong Kong Journalist Freed
6:56 PM.He was freed after serving almost three of his five year prison sentence. Audio
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Nader for US President
6:54 PM.Ralph Nader denies that this time he would split the liberal vote and increase the chances of a Republican victory. Audio
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Waatea News
6:51 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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CNN Pollies
6:47 PM.They're awards for the most deserving American politician. Audio
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Transport Costs
6:44 PM.The cost of catching a bus or train will rise this year in parts of the country as councils look to recoup rising oil prices. Audio
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Uk News
6:36 PM.The future of the Speaker of the House of Commons hangs in the balance. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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The Oscars (Part 2)
6:27 PM.The Coen Brothers have scooped the major awards at this year's Oscars. Audio
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Imported Weeds
6:22 PM.Fifteen new weeds have been accidently introduced to New Zealand via contaminated imported components for potting mix. Audio
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Aviation Security (Part 2)
6:16 PM.The Government has announced a full review of domestic aviation security in the wake of an attempted hijacking. Audio
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Afghanistan Governor Visit
6:14 PM.Habiba Sarabi, Afghanistan's only woman governor, is here to lobby for New Zealand's continued commitment in her region. Audio
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Burton Report (Part 2)
6:07 PM.A new report says police 'failed to take ownership' of the re-arrest of convicted murderer Graham Burton. Audio
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Sydney Terrorism Case
5:57 PM.The biggest criminal trial in the history of New South Wales has got underway amidst high security. Audio
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Central Plains Water Scheme
5:52 PM.Backers of a scheme proposed for Canterbury have begun outlining their case at a resource consent hearing. Audio
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Waatea News
5:50 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Airport Sale
5:46 PM.Auckland International Airport has moved a step closer towards foreign ownership. Audio
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Auckland Murder Trial
5:43 PM.A High Court jury's been told that a South Auckland mother died a violent and gruesome death. Audio
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Telecom Fault
5:40 PM.Businesses in South Auckland hit in the pocket when their eftpos and phonelines were shut down. Audio
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The Oscars
5:36 PM.Foreign stars are cleaning up at this year's Academy Awards. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Ryder Return
5:24 PM.Doctors say Black Cap Jesse Ryder should make a full recovery from the injuries sustained while out drinking on Saturday night. Audio
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Aviation Security
5:18 PM.The Government has announced a full review of domestic aviation security in the wake of an attempted hijacking. Audio
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Burton Report
5:08 PM.A new report into the recapture of convicted murderer Graham Burton has found that the Police response was unsatisfactory. Audio