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Checkpoint for Friday 17 October 2008
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The Queen on the Interweb
6:57 PM.The Google UK website had a regal makeover today in honour of a visit by the Queen to their company's London headquarters. Audio
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Iraqi and Iranian Cooperation
6:55 PM.Iran and Iraq have signed an agreement to co-operate in searching for the people still missing from war in the 1980''s. Audio
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Fake Reef
6:51 PM.A community north of Auckland is hoping to make waves with its plan to create artificial reefs to attract surfers to its shores. Audio
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New Forestry Code of Practice
6:49 PM.Ridding drugs and alcohol from the workplace in the forestry industry is the thrust of a Code of Practice launched today. Audio
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Jailed for Sex on the Beach
6:44 PM.A court in Dubai has jailed two British nationals for having sex on a public beach. Audio
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Early Drug and Alcohol Exposure
6:41 PM.A landmark Dunedin study has connected poor adult health to childhood drug and alcohol exposure. Audio
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The election, the law and access radio interviews
6:40 PM.A community access radio station has decided not to air interviews with electoral candidates. Audio
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US Election - Obama on Overconfidence
6:38 PM.The United States Democratic Presidential contender Barack Obama is urging his supporters not to get overconfident. Audio
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US Election - Obama on Overconfidence
6:36 PM.The United States Democratic Presidential contender Barack Obama is urging his supporters not to get overconfident. Audio
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Sports News
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Greens say global finance crisis means increase in NZ aid vital
6:27 PM.Green - as well as Labour, National and United Future - representatives speak at an event in Wellington to mark International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Audio
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Evening Business
6:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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The Political Week - Election Week 2
6:08 PM.Political editor Brent Edwards on the end of the second week of campaigning amidst warnings the world is moving into a deep recession. Audio
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Jane Goodall
5:56 PM.The world's most famous chimpanzee expert has been teaching business leaders about social behaviour. Audio
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Ferry Service in Doubt
5:52 PM.A Manukau City Councillor says a decision by a ferry company to pull two services risks leaving commuters high and dry. Audio
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Fletcher Job Cuts
5:49 PM.Fletcher Building has cut about 600 jobs in the last three months as a result of the economic slowdown. Audio
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Waatea News
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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US Election - Joe Wurzelbacher
5:43 PM.Joe Wurzelbacher the now most famous plumber in America isn't actually a licensed plumber and his real name is Sam. Audio
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National and New Zealand First agree over interest rate cuts
5:40 PM.After weeks of political clashes, National and New Zealand First are in agreement on one thing - interest rates should be cut. Audio
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Dunedin Trial
5:38 PM.A tourist who met murder accused Liam Reid a few hours before he allegedly raped and attempted to kill a woman has testified. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Cambridge Aftermath
5:27 PM.A massive cleanup operation has been underway in Cambridge after a tornado cut a swathe through the town early this morning. Audio
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Sharemarket
5:24 PM.Cameron Watson the Chief Investment Officer at ABN AMRO Craigs discusses the latest sharemarket trends. Audio
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Evening Business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Petrol Price Drops
5:17 PM.Petrol companies dropped their prices at the pump today, but apparently the falling dollar will offset the benefits. Audio
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Insufficient Evidence
5:13 PM.Judge Mark Perkins has discharged Rongomai Bailey who was charged during 2007's police raids, due to insufficient evidence. Audio
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Ride Malfunction
5:07 PM.Investigators are trying to find the cause of a high speed ride to fling five children to the ground. Audio