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Checkpoint for Tuesday 15 June 2010
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Shock and surprise at Tonga's nuclear plans
6:56 PM.There's been shock and surprise at news Tonga's exploring the idea of nuclear power. Audio
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May Wang fights to avoid bankruptcy
6:54 PM.The woman fronting a billion-dollar bid by Chinese investors to buy the Crafar Family farms is in late negotiations to stave off bankruptcy. Audio
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Researchers develop 3-D skin for severe burns victims
6:51 PM.Australian researchers are developing a new type of artificial skin they say will help burns victims to recover from their injuries. Audio
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Waatea news for 15 June 2010
6:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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FBI releases file on Edward Kennedy
6:46 PM.The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has released its files on the late Senator Edward Kennedy - most of which relate to death threats made against him. Audio
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Jail for terrorist linked to NZer's death
6:43 PM.The man who served as driver and confidante to notorious Indonesian terrorist Noordin Mohammad Top says there is no guarantee he will not reoffend. Audio
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Bloody Sunday report due to be released
6:40 PM.The outcome of the Bloody Sunday inquiry, the longest and most expensive public inquiry in UK legal history, is about to be published. Audio
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Minerals Industry says foreshore deal could drown development
6:37 PM.The minerals industry says allowing Maori to claim customary title of the foreshore and seabed could jeopardise future exploration. Audio
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Evening sports news for 15 June 2010
6:34 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Analysis of MAF's annual stocktake
6:27 PM.The leaders of some of the largest primary industries are sceptical about predictions of a long boom in commodity exports. Audio
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Evening Business News for 15 June 2010
6:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Death row inmate to face firing squad in Utah
6:18 PM.A death row innmate in the United States will be executed by firing squad on Friday after losing his last appeal for clemency. Audio
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Uzbekistan may close border with Kyrgyzstan
6:15 PM.Uzbekistan has threatened to shut its borders to stop refugees from southern Kyrgyzstan flooding into the country. Audio
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Manukau Council scrutinise mayor's spending
6:12 PM.Manukau City councillors have been meeting this evening to discuss claims that credit card spending by the mayor Len Brown, has broken council rules. Audio
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More on the demotion of MP Chris Carter
6:06 PM.The Labour MP Chris Carter has been sent home in disgrace and forced to publicly apologise by his leader over his spending as a former Minister. Audio
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Mother of dead toddler gives evidence in court
5:57 PM.The mother of a Kerikeri toddler who the Crown says was murdered by his stepfather has broken down in court as she described the events leading up to her son's death. Audio
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Zimbabwe sports minister says country safe for cricket tour
5:53 PM.New Zealand cricket is considering lifting its ban on tours to Zimbabwe. Audio
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Primary industry leaders sceptical of rosy future
5:50 PM.The leaders of some of the largest primary industries are sceptical about predictions of a long boom in commodity exports. Audio
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Housing market subdued in May
5:47 PM.The number of houses sold last month is down 17 percent on the same time last year - and economists predict the market's likely to stay subdued for several months. Audio
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Waatea news for 15 June 2010
5:44 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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BP oil spill described as environmental Sept 11
5:41 PM.The US President Barack Obama has begun to refer to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as the environmental equivalent of September 11. Audio
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Fatal plane crash in Sydney
5:36 PM.In Sydney witnesses have spoken of their shock and horror as a small plane crashed and exploded outside a house and a primary school in the south west suburb of Canley Vale. Audio
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Evening sports news for 15 June 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Finlayson confirms Maori no better off
5:27 PM.The Attorney-General, Chris Finlayson, has confirmed Maori will have no greater rights to the foreshore and seabed than they already do, once the existing law is repealed. Audio
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Evening Business News for 15 June 2010
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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John Adshead predicts tough game against Slovakia
5:21 PM.Former All Whites coach John Adshead took New Zealand to the world cup in Spain 1982 where the team scored two goals against Scotland. Audio
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All Blacks fail to stir football fever in many
5:17 PM.In just over 6 hours the All Whites will take to the pitch in South Africa for New Zealand's first appearance at football's World Cup finals in 28 years. Audio
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Reaction to Carter's apology
5:12 PM.Joining us is our parliamentary chief reporter Jane Patterson. Audio
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Chris Carter forced by party leader to issue public apology
5:08 PM.The Labour MP Chris Carter has been sent home in disgrace and forced to publicly apologise by his leader over his spending as a former Minister. Audio
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Checkpoint choice for Tuesday 15 June 2010
5:00 PM.Chris Carter is told to go home and cool down. The All Whites are about kick off their world cup bid and a small plane crashes and explodes outside a Sydney primary school. Audio