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Checkpoint for Friday 12 June 2009
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Tough new measures to curb smoking in the US
6:57 PM.The United States Senate has backed landmark legislation giving the government far reaching powers to curb smoking. Audio
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Waatea news
6:54 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Focus on politics for 12 June 2009
6:42 PM.The Green Party is now firmly established as the third largest political party in Parliament and will tomorrow try to push National into third place in the Mt Albert by-election. Audio
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Sports news
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Investigation launched into suspected arsons
6:27 PM.The Police in Palmerston North say they now have film footage of a wanted arsonist breaking into a cafe and setting it alight. Audio
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Violent attacks escalate in Afghanistan
6:25 PM.The commander of United States forces in Iraq and Afghanistan says violent attacks in Afghanistan are at their highest level since the Taliban were toppled eight years ago. Audio
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Evening business
6:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Premium cars go under the hammer
6:20 PM.A swag of luxury cars are set to go under the hammer in Auckland tomorrow as hardpressed drivers continue to offload their flash motors. Audio
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A 25 year old man is shot in Foxton
6:17 PM.A man is in a serious condition in Hutt Hospital after what police say may be a gang-related shooting in Foxton yesterday. Audio
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Washington issues warning to North Korea
6:14 PM.Washington is warning it will take steps to protect its security and its allies if North Korea dosen't end its nuclear provocation. Audio
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Swine flu fears could mean extra time off school
6:11 PM.The Ministry of Health is now suggesting that school children who travel to countries where swine flu is widespread should stay home for week on their return even if they have no symptoms. Audio
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Close watch kept on Southern Hemisphere flu season
6:07 PM.After declaring a swine flu pandemic, the World Health Organisation is paying careful attention to what happens in the Southern Hemisphere with the onset of winter and the regular flu season. Audio
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A bolt out of the blue as plane hit by lightning
5:57 PM.A Royal New Zealand Air Force plane with 16 people on board has been struck by lightning while flying over Canada. Audio
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Doubts cast over 'homebake' heroin claims
5:54 PM.Doubts have been raised over claims users of methamphetamine, or 'P', are turning to"homebake"heroin. Audio
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Mt Albert by-election campaign winds down
5:49 PM.The hoardings are starting to come down in Mt Albert as the campaign for Helen Clark's old seat winds up. Audio
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Waatea news
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Man dies after being tasered by Queensland police
5:43 PM.A mentally ill Queensland man has died after police repeatedly stunned him with a taser gun. Audio
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Labour leader reacts to Worth resignation
5:39 PM.The National Party MP, Richard Worth, has resigned as a member of Parliament. Audio
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Jurors still out in exorcism manslaughter trial
5:39 PM.Jurors are continuing their deliberations at a trial arising from the death of a woman during an exorcism attempt. Audio
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Sports news
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Suppression order lifted on 111 phone call
5:29 PM.The High Court in Christchurch has agreed to release a copy of a 111 call made by David Bain that wasn't played to the jury in his retrial. Audio
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Thai tiler gives evidence at Field trial
5:26 PM.A Thai immigrant has told a court Taito Phillip Field was known as"Big Dad"and he was told Mr Field could help him get a work permit if he did work on his house. Audio
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Evening business
5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Health Ministry says swine flu could be widespread
5:19 PM.Deputy Director of Public Health Darren Hunt says it's most likely that before the end of winter the virus will have moved from it current containment phase to the kind of community spread seen in… Read more Audio
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Swine flu cases rise as global pandemic declared
5:18 PM.Two Auckland sisters who've caught swine flu are now in strict isolation at Starship Hospital, with health officials confirming that the total number of cases has reached 35. Audio
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Worth resigns from Parliament
5:08 PM.Former Internal Affairs Minister Richard Worth has resigned from Parliament. Audio