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Checkpoint for Friday 13 November 2009
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Iraq works to lure tourists
6:58 PM.Angus Crawford went along to the World Tourism Market in London to find out how you re-brand a destination only just emerging from conflict: Audio
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Anti-vandalism alarm that's unheard of
6:56 PM.A South Auckland community trust says an anti-vandalism alarm system that only people under 25 can hear has been a big success. Audio
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Waatea news for 13 November 2009
6:53 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Focus on politics for 13 November 2009
6:37 PM.Just four weeks ago the Maori Party held its annual conference in Hamilton, with members relatively satisfied with the progress the party had made in its first year as part of the Government. Now… Read more Audio
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Sports news for 13 November 2009
6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Catholic church calls to end drug violence in Mexico
6:26 PM.Mexico's Roman Catholic bishops are taking a stand against the country's drug culture. Audio
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No sign of recession at Royal New Zealand Show
6:23 PM.Those selling big ticket items at the Royal New Zealand Show say the recession hasn't stopped farmers from digging deep into their pockets, or at least window shopping, this year. Audio
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Evening business for 13 November 2009
6:20 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Warning to athletes over dangers of supplements
6:17 PM.Athletes are being warned of the dangers of taking supplements and medications which may contain banned substances without their knowledge. Audio
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Hasan charged with murder at Fort Hood
6:12 PM.The US soldier accused of shooting and killing thirteen people at Fort Hood military base in Texas last week has been charged with murder. Audio
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Obama begins Asia-Pacific tour with a close eye on the economy
6:07 PM.President Barack Obama is preparing to touch down in Tokyo where he's expected to try to put strained ties between the world's two largest economies on a firmer footing. Audio
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Football fans prepare for must-win match
5:58 PM.On Saturday night the biggest crowd ever in New Zealand football history will be gathered at Wellington's Westpac Stadium. Audio
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Organics Aotearoa opens conference in Hamilton
5:55 PM.The organics industry says barriers to trade such as arguments in Europe over food-miles must be taken seriously by all growers here. Audio
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Scientists unlock secret to antler regeneration
5:51 PM.Scientists at AgResearch have unlocked the secret to what gives deer their extraordinary ability to regrow antlers paving the way for research into regenerating human limbs. Audio
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Waatea news for 13 November 2009
5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Alibi charged with perverting justice
5:45 PM.It's been revealed in Court that an alibi witness for a man accused of killing a Palmerston North drug dealer has himself been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Audio
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Future of proposed Wellington wet-house uncertain
5:42 PM.The future of the country's first long term shelter for homeless alcoholics is up in the air, after the collapse of funding negotiations. Audio
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Obama considers Afghanistan options
5:38 PM.White House officials say US President Barack Obama will not accept any of the options on how to continue the war in Afghanistan without changes. Audio
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Hong Kong free trade deal announced
5:35 PM.The Prime Minister has just announced the successful negotiation of a free trade agreement with Hong Kong which he is hopeful will add to the $900 million of trade between the two countries. Audio
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Sports news for 13 November 2009
5:31 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Heat wave hits South Australia
5:26 PM.Adelaide is being told to expect another two days of baking heat. The city has been enduring one of it's worst November heat waves with five consecutive days over 35 degrees. Audio
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Evening business for 13 November 2009
5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Crime victims' anger at censorship in court
5:19 PM.The father of Sophie Elliot wants crime victims to be able to tell the court how many years an offender should be behind bars. Audio
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House prices hit new high
5:15 PM.House prices are now higher than ever before according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. Audio
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Major methamphetamine bust
5:11 PM.New Zealand police and customs say they've made the biggest methamphetamine seizure this year disrupting a major international drug syndicate. Audio
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Harawira frozen out of the Maori Party
5:07 PM.It now seems inevitable that Hone Harawira will be forced out of the Maori Party if he won't go voluntarily. Audio