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Checkpoint for Monday 9 June 2008
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Musical Building
6:57 PM.A modern exhibition in New York has turned one of the city's historic buildings into a musical instrument. Audio
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Afghanistan News
6:55 PM.Progress is being made in Afghanistan and the death of more British soldiers are not in vain. Audio
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US Hurricane Season
6:51 PM.For the third year in a row, forecasters are predicting a busy and potentially deadly few months. Audio
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Tokyo Stabbing Rampage
6:49 PM.A knife wielding man who said he was tired of life has gone on a stabbing rampage. Audio
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Waatea News
6:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Greece Earthquake
6:44 PM.Terrified residents have been gathering in village squares and outdoor cafes after a strong earthquake. Audio
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Brittish News
6:41 PM.Gordon Brown could face his first House of Commons defeat since becoming Prime Minister. Audio
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Ukraine Miners
6:39 PM.Hopes are fading for the 37 miners believed trapped underground in the Ukraine after a gas explosion. Audio
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Mens Health
6:36 PM.Men are being told to regain their equality with women - by fronting up to see their doctor more frequently. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Evening Business News for 9 June 2008
6:32 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Latin American News
6:25 PM.Where Cuba has announced it will offer free sex change operations. Audio
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Health Initiative
6:18 PM.Another health initiative has been launched today, aimed at Maori and Pacific Island workers. Audio
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World Oil Prices
6:15 PM.In the US trading on Friday West Texas crude reached $139 US a barrel for the first time. Audio
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Dangerous Driving Hearing
6:11 PM.A motorcyclist has told the Nelson District Court how he smashed into a highway patrol car as it turned in front of him. Audio
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Hutt Hospital Upgrade
6:07 PM.Hutt Valley District Health Board is welcoming the long-awaited approval of an $82,000,000 upgrade. Audio
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Bejing Olympics
5:59 PM.China's planning to boost what it's calling anti-terrorism training for its military ahead of this years Games in Beijing. Audio
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Chocolate Rat Baits
5:55 PM.Canna Island has officially been declared rat-free, with two years since the last sighting. Audio
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Walking Access Bill
5:51 PM.The parliamentary committee is hearing submissions on the Walking Access Bill. Audio
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Polish Tramper
5:49 PM.The family of a Polish tramper who was found dead at the weekend say they want to take his body home as soon as possible. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Cut Petrol Taxes?
5:41 PM.ANZ economists are suggesting cutting petrol taxes by ten cents a litre saying exceptional times call for exceptional measures. Audio
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Treasury Forecast
5:37 PM.The Treasury has repeated its belief that things won't get so bad. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Dunedin Standoff
5:28 PM.A six hour standoff between a young man and the armed offenders' squad in Dunedin is likely to result in criminal charges. Audio
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Cops on Trial
5:24 PM.The Crown's outlined its case against four Whakatane police officers, accused of attacking a 20-year-old prisoner. Audio
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Evening Business News for 9 June 2008
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Liquor Store Fatality
5:16 PM.The police investigating the fatal shooting of a South Auckland liquor store worker. Audio
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Power Saving
5:07 PM.A TV advertising campaign urging people to save power will begin this weekend. Audio