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Checkpoint for Tuesday 24 June 2008
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Russian Gay Rights Continue to be Suppressed
6:57 PM.Activists who march in Pride parades often end up clashing with protesters and even the police. Audio
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More Women Becoming Suicide Bombers
6:55 PM.A disturbing trend has been emerging in Iraq, with women increasingly becoming suicide bombers. Audio
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HIV and Aids on the Rise in Central Asia
6:52 PM.Drugs and prostitution are the most common reasons behind the spread of the disease. Audio
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Macedonian Journalist Found Dead
6:48 PM.A Macedonian journalist who was charged with murdering two women-has been found dead in his prison cell. Audio
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North Korea on Brink of Fammine
6:44 PM.In response, the United States has agreed to send half a million tones of food aid. Audio
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South Africa Calls Off Mourning Ceremonies
6:40 PM.Today was meant to be a day of national mourning in South Africa, for the victims of a wave of xenophobic violence last month. Audio
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Illegal Drug Use Costing NZ 1.3 Billion a Year
6:38 PM.It found the greatest proportion of harm is caused by stimulants like cocaine, the drug P, and ecstasy. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Pregnancy Pact in USA
6:28 PM.At least 17 girls -some as young as fifteen - in the American state of Massachusetts have become pregnant. Audio
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Philippine Ferry Capsize
6:22 PM.Where rescue divers have found bodies but no survivors as they begin their search of the ferry capsized by a typhoon. Audio
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Delays for Wellington Commuters
6:15 PM.Says a transaction pole fault between Porirua and Kenepuru has delayed trains to Paraparumu. Audio
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Kapiti Mayor Wants Government to Fully Fund Gully High Way
6:14 PM.The mayor of the Kapiti Coast wants the government to fund the full cost of the billion-dollar Gully roading project. Audio
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Winston Peters ' Zimbabwe's Run Off Election is a Sham'
6:08 PM.New Zealand is backing international calls for the vote to be delayed. Audio
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Barack Obama Has Hit Back at Rumours
5:58 PM.Barack Obama has been hitting back at persistent rumours that he's a Muslim. Audio
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Future of The Tasman Rugby Union Uncertain
5:53 PM.Union has debts of about 3 point 8 million dollars and has proposed sale of much of Lansdowne Park to a Christchurch developer. Audio
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New Zealand Army Corporal on Assault Charges
5:49 PM.Corporal Paul Dudley has been standing trial on six charges, three of which are assaults on the young soldiers. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Jury Considers Sexual Abuse Verdict
5:43 PM.The jury considering whether a catholic clergyman is guilty of sexual abuse is deliberating its verdict. Audio
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Nelson Fisherman in Court for Murder of Korean Backpacker
5:40 PM.A 28-year-old Nelson fisherman has appeared in court charged with the murder of Korean backpacker Jae Hyeon Kim. Audio
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Australia Labour MP in Political Scandal
5:40 PM.Nightclub workers claim Ms Neal was abusive and threatening telling them she would have the club's license cancelled. Audio
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Future Generations May Have to Pay
5:37 PM.The government has given the green light to a cheaper route through Transmission Gully. Audio
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Sports News
5:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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New Rules Set by International Whaling Commission
5:29 PM.The rules include; no votes, no resolutions and at least 12 months until the debate will be resolved. Audio
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Government Reviewing Liquor Laws
5:27 PM.Popping down to the local dairy for a bottle of wine may become a thing of the past, under new plans to review liquor laws. Audio
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Evening Business
5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Major Wants Single Body to Govern Auckland
5:21 PM.John Banks has pushed the case for a unitary authority to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. Audio
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Gangs May Start Nationwide Turf War
5:17 PM.There are warnings tension between two rival Invercargill gangs could develop into an unprecedented, nationwide turf war. Audio
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NZ Parliament Calling for Mugabe to Step Down
5:14 PM.MPs from across the House united this afternoon, to condemn the violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe. Audio
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UN Condemns Violence in Zimbabwe
5:07 PM.It urged the Mugabe regime to"to stop the violence, cease political intimidation". Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for 24 June 2008
5:00 PM.Checkpoint Choice for 24 June 2008. Audio