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Checkpoint for Wednesday 14 April 2010
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Australians don't want more people
6:58 PM.A survey's shed more light on how Australian voters would respond if population growth becomes a big election issue. Audio
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Diplomatic row over adoptions
6:55 PM.A diplomatic row's erupted between the United States and Russia over adoptions. Audio
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Scientists assess damage to Great Barrier Reef
6:52 PM.Investigations are underway to assess just how much damage a coal carrier has caused to the Great Barrier Reef. Audio
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Tiny Pacific nation declares whaling free zone
6:48 PM.Tokelau has declared its waters a whaling free zone at a meeting in Auckland today. Audio
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Waatea news for 14 April 2010
6:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Study of Gonwana formation collision line
6:41 PM.New information has been gathered in Antarctica shedding light on how Gondwana land was formed 500 million years ago. Audio
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At least 300 killed in China quake
6:37 PM.An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the richter scale has left at least 300 people dead and more than 8-thousand injured in northwestern China's remote Qinghai province. Audio
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Date announced for funeral of the Polish President
6:35 PM.Polish authorities have announced a joint funeral for the country's President and the First Lady in Krakow on Sunday. Audio
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Evening sports news for 14 April 2010
6:31 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Evening Business News for 14 April 2010
6:26 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Americans told not to buy Toyota's new Lexus car
6:25 PM.In the US the embattled car maker Toyota is suspending sales of its new Lexus G-X Four Sixty after an American consumer magazine issued a safety warning about the model. Audio
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A report on Waikato DHB virus attack pinpoints security issues
6:21 PM.A report into the Conficker virus which forced the Waikato District Health Board to shut down its computer network has found the DHB didn't do enough to prevent such an attack. Audio
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Government's big changes for polytechnic councils
6:18 PM.The Government has begun its overhaul of the governing bodies of the nation's 20 polytechnics by making 78 appointments to councils. Audio
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Chinese company eyes up more dairy farms
6:15 PM.The Chinese owned company seeking to buy 24 central North Island dairy farms has also got its eye on a significant number of properties further afield - including in the South Island Audio
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Private prison to be built in South Auckland
6:08 PM.The private sector is to build and run the country's newest prison - a one-thousand bed facility to be built in Wiri, South Auckland. Audio
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China quake death toll stands at 300
6:07 PM.An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the richter scale has left at least 300 people dead and more than eight thousand injured in northwestern China's remote Qinghai province. Audio
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Obama declares the World's more secure from nuclear terrorism
5:56 PM.More now on President Obama's declaration the world is now more secure from the threat of nuclear terrorism with several leaders agreeing to relinquish their highly enriched uranium. Audio
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Outrage over Vatican comments
5:53 PM.Pope Benedict's number two at the Vatican has attempted to defuse the clerical sex abuse scandal afflicting the Catholic Church by saying there's a link between homosexuality and paedophilia. Audio
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West Coast plans to lure rugby fans with whitebait, beer
5:50 PM.Mayors on the West Coast say they're determined to cash in on the Rugby World Cup, even though there are no games or teams assigned to the region. Audio
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Waatea news for 14 April 2010
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Big changes for polytechnic councils
5:43 PM.The government's overhaul of the governing bodies of the nation's 20 polytechnics began today. Audio
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Chinese company eyes up dairy farms across NZ
5:39 PM.The Chinese owned company seeking to buy 24 central North Island dairy farms has also got its eye on a significant number of properties further afield - including in the South Island. Audio
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Misconduct finding for officer who refused breath test
5:36 PM.The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found the actions of a Senior Police Officer who refused a breath test after reports he'd been drink-driving, amounted to misconduct. Audio
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Evening sports news for 14 April 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Harawira backs moratorium for Kaipara Harbour project
5:27 PM.The Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira, is backing a call to have a tidal energy project planned for the Kaipara Harbour put on hold. Audio
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Nations sign non-binding nuclear commitment
5:24 PM.The Prime Minister John Key says the UN's nuclear watchdog is likely to play a crucial and expanded role in securing nuclear materials around the world. Audio
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Evening Business News for 14 April 2010
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Historic sheds sacrificed for Rugby World Cup party venue
5:18 PM.Two historic cargo sheds on Auckland's Queens Wharf are to be demolished and a marquee style party venue can be built for next year's Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Business Editor on how resignation happened
5:14 PM.Joining us is our Business Editor Patrick O'Meara. Audio
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David Jackson resigns from Security Commission
5:12 PM.The Securities Commission member David Jackson has resigned following news he faces court action over his role as director of a listed company. Audio
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Private company to build new prison in South Auckland
5:07 PM.The Government this afternoon announced plans for the one-thousand bed facility to be built in Wiri, South Auckland. Audio
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Checkpoint choice for Wednesday 14 April 2010
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