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Checkpoint for Tuesday 11 November 2008
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Miriam Makeba dies at the age of 76
6:57 PM.Miriam Makeba was an outspoken critic of apartheid and talented singer. Audio
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Phoenix Mars lander has ceased to operate - NASA
6:56 PM.The announcement effectively brings the Phoenix Mars mission to an end. Audio
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The EU has resumed negotiations with Russia
6:54 PM.The announcement was made at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Audio
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Polish PM rumoured to have been killed
6:53 PM.Prosecutors in Poland have now decided to exhume the body of the Second World War General Wladyslaw Sikorski. Audio
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Police on high alert in Germany
6:49 PM.They're protecting a shipment of nuclear waste destined for a storage facility. Audio
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New drug could prevent high cholesterol
6:47 PM.Statin reduced the risk of heart attacks by half in 17,800 men and women. Audio
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Can seaweed fight climate change?
6:42 PM.These are among the topics up for discussion at the fifth Asian-Pacific Phycological Forum. Audio
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Another failed bout of talks in Zimbabwe
6:39 PM.As the ABC's Africa correspondent Andrew Geoghan reports fresh elections maybe the only solution. Audio
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Overloading may have caused fishing boat to sink
6:35 PM.Six men were rescued unharmed from a small inflatable near the Muttonbird Islands by the Stewart Island ferry. Audio
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Sports News for 11 November 2008
6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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New research into peoples attitudes after natural disasters
6:26 PM.The Wellington Disaster Prevention Study will survey homes in the capital's eastern suburbs. Audio
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The reality of WW1's Carnage hits home
6:17 PM.The collection, called An Impressive Silence, opened in two galleries at Archives New Zealand in Wellington today. Audio
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Annette King - Labours new deputy leader
6:06 PM.Meanwhile NZ First leader, Winston Peters, says his party will be back to contest the next election. Audio
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Big race day in Christchurch
5:56 PM.Hosting of the New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway. Audio
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Prison guards could get a make-over
5:53 PM.The prison officers' union is suggesting guards be given uniforms similar to those worn by police officers. Audio
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Congolese rebal leader threatens Congo government
5:51 PM.At least 250,000 people have fled their homes because of the fighting. Audio
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Waatea News for 11 November 2008
5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Barack Obama meets with out-going President
5:45 PM.A White House spokesperson has described the talks as"good, constructive, relaxed and friendly". Audio
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Child Youth and Family
5:39 PM.Louise Martin and her separated husband Craig are seeking damages from the agency. Audio
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Banks pull plug on land investments
5:36 PM.The Property Council says it's seeing a stark fall-off in commercial resource consents each month. Audio
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Sports News for 11 November 2008
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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90 years since Armistice was declared in WW1
5:28 PM.In cities and towns around New Zealand today 50 commemorative services have been held to pay respect. Audio
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Evening Business for 11 November 2008
5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Emotional evidence given in slain Wanganui toddler case
5:22 PM.A 7th man who is charged with being an accessory are all before the High Court in Wellington. Audio
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Phil Goff elected new Labour leader
5:07 PM.Prime Minister John Key hoping to announce his new Cabinet line-up by Sunday. Audio