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Checkpoint for Tuesday 19 August 2008
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Historic Treaty Settlement
5:08 PM.The Government and 5 Taranaki Iwi put to rest 168 years of grievances today. Audio
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Rudd and Clark Address Climate Change
5:11 PM.The problems in the Pacific have figured prominently in discussions between the Kevin Rudd and Helen Clark. Audio
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Climate Conference
5:17 PM.The Aus PM, says the importance of being able to work closely with NZ on climate change matters cannot be overestimated. Audio
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Evening Business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Pakistan Faces Huge Challenges
5:26 PM.Huge challenges lie ahead of Pakistan following the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Controversial Parade Given All Clear
5:37 PM.A judge has thrown out an application for an injunction from the Auckland City Council. Audio
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Cyclists Bronze Medal
5:40 PM.Monique Devereux caught up with 2 of the cycle team, Jesse Sergent and Marc Ryan, in Beijing earlier today. Audio
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Customers Asked To Conserve Power Again
5:44 PM.Meridian Energy is asking its Southland and Otago customers to cut back their electricity use. Audio
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Waatea News
5:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Clothing Factories Close
5:50 PM.Cheap Chinese imports are being blamed for the closure of two North Island clothing companies. Audio
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Noise Control Called To Kindy Party
5:54 PM.One Tree Hill Kindergarten found itself on the wrong side of the law on Friday. Audio
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Bashir Appearance
5:58 PM.The Sudanese President is on his first trip since an arrest warrant for him was issued. Audio
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Musharraf Blamed For Fragile Democracy
6:05 PM.Opponents blame General Musharraf for damaging Pakistan's fragile democracy. Audio
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Auckland City Council Not To Appeal Ruling
6:10 PM.Ak CC says it will not appeal a court ruling throwing out its bid for an interim injunction to stop tomorrow's parade. Audio
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Bevan Docherty Live
6:15 PM.Bevan Docherty talks to Mary live from Beijing. Audio
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Counties Manukau DHB New Facility
6:20 PM.The Counties Manukau DHB has unveiled plans for a major new medical training facility in Sth Ak. Audio
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Evening Business
6:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Russian Troops Yet To Withdraw
6:27 PM.Russia's retreat from Georgia is yet to happen despite mixed reports that it's already underway. Audio
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Pacific Education Plan Launched
6:30 PM.Another plan has been launched to lift the below average educational performance of Pacific Islanders. Audio
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Sports News
6:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Everest Fashions To Close
6:38 PM.Everest Fashions is one of two North Island clothing companies that announced closures this week. Audio
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Musharraf Resignation Greeted With Relief
6:41 PM.Musharraf's resignation has been greeted with relief in many quarters in the Pakistan. Audio
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PM's Address Climate Change Conference
6:44 PM.Australia's PM, Kevin Rudd, along with Helen Clark, addressed a climate change conference in Ak this morning. Audio
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Waatea News
6:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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US Democratic Vice-Presidency All But Decided
6:50 PM.There are signs that the US Democratic Presidential contender has all but decided on a running mate. Audio
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Korean War Mass Graves Uncovered
6:55 PM.It's a bloody and brutal chapter of the Korean war that's been hidden from history for more than half a century. Audio
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Female Bombers
6:57 PM.Iraqi officials now have an alleged would-be female bomber in custody but have allowed CNN exclusive access to her. Audio
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Mother Gives Birth To Seven Children
6:59 PM.A new mother in Egypt certainly has her hands full having just given birth to 7 children. Audio