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Checkpoint for Wednesday 8 October 2008
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Child God
6:58 PM.A 3 year old has been initiated as the Kumari, the living embodiment of a powerful Hindu goddess. Audio
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Supplementary Stingray
6:53 PM.Hundreds of new marine species have been discovered about a hundred nautical miles off the coast of Tasmania. Audio
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A.I.G.
6:49 PM.The US Congress has been grilling former chief executives of A.I.G. - one of the early victims of the financial crisis. Audio
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Waatea News
6:44 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Bulk Petrol
6:39 PM.Energy experts are meeting to consider a petroleum bulk buying scheme to offset price rises and secure supply for the Pacific. Audio
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Thai Unrest
6:36 PM.Thailand's Army chiefs are denying claims that a coup is imminent, after an increase in troop numbers on the streets of Bangkok. Audio
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Sports News
6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Twin Hands?
6:29 PM.Auckland University is looking to determine the genetic influence on left and right handedness. Audio
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Qantas Incident
6:24 PM.Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has warned travellers to keep their seatbelts on wherever possible.. Audio
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Evening Business
6:20 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Maternal Issues
6:20 PM.Industry insiders are rejecting a doctor's claims that New Zealand's maternity system risks the lives of mothers and babies. Audio
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Station Sale
6:14 PM.The Government has bought a major property in the South Island high country in order to conserve it. Audio
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US Presidential Debate Focuses On Economy
6:11 PM.CNN's Jonathan Beale is at Belmont University in Nashville Tennessee, where today's debate took place. Audio
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Tax Cut, Vote Swinger?
6:08 PM.National's tax cuts may not be enough to swing more votes its way on election day. Audio
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No Skimping On Booze
5:57 PM.People may be cutting back on basics but the one thing it seems New Zealanders won't give up is their liquor. Audio
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Corrupt Council
5:51 PM.A final report into corruption at the Wollongong council in New South Wales recommends eleven people be charged. Audio
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Waatea News
5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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NZ Patrol Hit
5:41 PM.A soldier suffered a small cut to his head when his patrol was hit with an improvised device that exploded under his vehicle. Audio
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European Bailouts
5:37 PM.European markets are analysing an agreement on a minimum guarantee for bank deposits across the European Union of 50,000 Euros. Audio
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Cullen on Cuts
5:33 PM.Labour party deputy leader and finance spokesman Michael Cullen discusses National's economic packagee. Audio
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Sports News
5:30 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Evening Business
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Liquor Store Complaint
5:25 PM.The father of a slain liquor store owner says the police are just as responsible for his son's death as the person who shot him. Audio
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US Presidential Debate
5:20 PM.In the United States, no clear winner emerged from today's presidential debate, seen as crucial to Republican John McCain. Audio
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John Key tells Checkpoint tax package delivers on promises
5:08 PM.National Party leader John Key on tax announcement; Radio New Zealand political editor Brent Edwards analyses tax policy. Audio