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Checkpoint for Wednesday 23 April 2008
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European Parliment Challenges China
6:57 PM.They say its dealings with corrupt regimes in Africa encourage abuses of human rights. Audio
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Crude Oil Hits New High
6:56 PM.The soaring price of oil has prompted countries attending the international energy forum in Rome to express concern. Audio
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Religious Leaders in Zimbabwe Aren't Happy
6:52 PM.The church leaders have called for the Electoral Commission to immediately release the results of the March presidential poll. Audio
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Another Free Trade Deal On The Way
6:43 PM.The talks are underway with the Association of South East Asian Nations or ASEAN. Audio
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Police Officer Lost His Bid
6:41 PM.Mark Creedy went to the Supreme Court in March seeking a grievance despite being well outside the time limits for doing so. Audio
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Police and Maori Warden Presence at Funeral
6:39 PM.The last funeral for those killed in the Tongariro canyoning tragedt was held today. Audio
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Sports News for 23 April 2008
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Internet Activists Join Strike
6:28 PM.An Egyptian campaign is striking on the fourth of May, to protest about low wages and food prices. Audio
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NZRU Announced a 1.7 Million Dollar Loss
6:24 PM.The loss and performance scorecard were announced at the NZRU Annual General Meeting at Wellington headquarters today. Audio
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Tongan Nobility Choose Nine Members
6:17 PM.The commoners vote tomorrow for a further 9 members in the country's two tier system. Audio
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Road User Groups Put Pressure on Government
6:13 PM.Finance Minister Michael Cullen says consumers need to realize high petrol prices look set to stay. Audio
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Clinton Gets Pennsylvania (part 2)
6:07 PM.Clintons win prolongs Obama's bitter struggle to become the Democratic candidate for President. Audio
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Redback Spiders Infest Queensland Hospital
5:51 PM.It seems the warm and humid weather has provided perfect breeding conditions for the redback. Audio
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Evidence Given in Napier Murder Trial
5:49 PM.A ballistics expert says none the 60 rifles he tested could have fired the bullet which killed 71 year old farmer Jack Nicholas. Audio
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Waatea News for 23 April 2008
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Multi Billion Dollar Potential
5:41 PM.Wuhan is the first region to be given a trial permit for gambling on horses, which is currently illegal in China. Audio
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More Eyewitnesses into the Edgewear Road Case
5:38 PM.Lipine Sila's charged with murdering 16 year olds Hannah Rossiter and Jane Young outside a party in Christchurch. Audio
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New Zealand's Credit Card Woe's
5:35 PM.Credit card debt in New Zealand has topped 5.1 billion dollars. Audio
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Sports News for 23 April 2008
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Olympic Flame Arrives in Canberra
5:26 PM.Confusion surrounds what role Chinese officials will play in protecting the torch from protesters tomorrow. Audio
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Evening Business for 23 April 2008
5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Clinton Gets Pennsylvania
5:19 PM.With almost all votes counted, Senator Clinton led Senator Obama 55% to 45% - A strong showing that could boost her efforts. Audio
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Family Welcomes Women's Imprisonment
5:17 PM.Karma McIvor was twice the legal limit and on a restricted license when she drove off a road into four schoolgirls. Audio
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Dysfunctional Whanganui District Health Board
5:08 PM.Whanganui DHB has been reeling from a series of critical reports, including one by the Health and Disability Commissioner. Audio