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Checkpoint for Friday 7 May 2010
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Cairo wants Rosetta back
6:57 PM.The Rosetta Stone unlocked the mysteries of Ancient Egypt's heiroglyphics showing scholars how to translate the symbols. Today it stands in the British Museum in London but the Director of National… Read more Audio
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Waatea news for 7 May 2010
6:54 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 7 May 2010
6:35 PM.In just under two weeks the Finance Minister, Bill English, will deliver his second Budget. Audio
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Sports news for 7 May 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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An Australian academic says no TV for toddlers
6:27 PM.An Australian academic has told pre-school teachers that children should not be exposed to any television before the age of two. Audio
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ASA criticised for allowing junk food marketing to children
6:24 PM.Public health researchers are criticising the Advertising Standards Authority, saying it's failing to prevent junk food manufacturers targetting children through marketing. Audio
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Evening business for 7 May 2010
6:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Volunteers prepare to rescue seabirds from oil slick
6:17 PM.The US Coastguard says oil, from an explosion on a Gulf of Mexico oil rig which later sank, has now started to wash ashore. Audio
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Number of erectile dysfunction formulas recalled
6:13 PM.Medsafe has ordered the immediate recall of four brands of erectile dysfunction pills and is warning men to stop taking them because of significant health risks. Audio
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More on the British election results
6:06 PM.Britain's opposition Conservatives are expected to top the polls in the country's closest election in three decades. Audio
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XT network was not ready - report
5:57 PM.Telecom's flagship XT network has been plagued with failures because it wasn't ready to handle large volumes of mobile traffic. Audio
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New Israeli ambassador hopes to increase tourism
5:53 PM.The new Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand hopes his new posting will improve tourism and trade between the countries. Audio
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More clues in missing woman case
5:49 PM.A well dressed man who was parked at a lookout on Christchurch's Port Hills may hold a clue to the whereabouts of missing woman Emma Campbell. Audio
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Waatea news for 7 May 2010
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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OIO relaunches investigation into farm sales
5:43 PM.The Overseas Investment Office has relaunched an investigation into the sale of four Crafar family farms to companies linked to Chinese business woman May Wang. Audio
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Government books take a turn for worse
5:39 PM.Businesses are still struggling to make profits with latest Treasury figures showing the government's tax take from companies has been weaker than expected. Audio
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Sports news for 7 May 2010
5:35 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Jock Hobbs stands down
5:29 PM.The chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Union, Jock Hobbs, has taken leave of absence to focus on his fight against leukemia. Audio
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Evening business for 7 May 2010
5:27 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Dow Jones slump
5:23 PM.The ongoing debt crisis in Europe could mean another shaky day in the markets. Audio
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NZX-50 closes down following Dow Jones slump
5:19 PM.The New Zealand, Australian and Asian markets are all down on the day's trade following the biggest fall on Wall Street since the 1987 crash. Audio
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Liquor store murderer gets at least 17 years
5:15 PM.A judge who's sentenced a liquor store murderer to at least 17 years in jail this afternoon says South Auckland has a serious problem with armed robberies. Audio
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The latest results
5:15 PM.We get a live election update from our London correspondent Olly Barrett. Audio
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Final tally still hours away
5:09 PM.Britain appears to be heading towards a hung parliament after the closest election in 30 years. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for Friday 7 May 2010
5:00 PM.Latest results in the UK elections; final tally still hours away; and liquor store murderer gets at least 17 years. Audio