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Checkpoint for Wednesday 22 September 2010
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CTU says labour law reforms go against Government's goals
6:50 PM.The Council of Trade Unions has told Parliament the Government's labour law reforms fly in the face of its goal of increasing New Zealand's productivity. Audio
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Waatea News for 22 September 2010
6:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Kedgley pushes for conscience vote for animal welfare bill
6:45 PM.The Green MP, Sue Kedgley has approached Parliament's Speaker to request that her animal welfare bill go to a conscience vote. Audio
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The latest news from China
6:41 PM.We cross to China now, where our correspondent Michael Bristow has the latest on diplomatic row between China and Japan. Audio
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Evening Sports News for 22 September 2010
6:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Senate blocks repeal of"don't ask"
6:27 PM.The United States Senate has blocked a proposal which would have allowed homosexual men and women to serve openly in the American military. Audio
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Aviation buffs line up for a skyhawk
6:25 PM.Aviation enthusiasts are clamouring for one of the airforce's mothballed skyhawks, with a US company's deal to buy them looking increasingly shaky. Audio
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Evening Business News for 22 September 2010
6:21 PM.Investors are backing the appointment of four new directors to the troubled investment company, Guinness Peat Group, founded by Sir Ron Brierley. Audio
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Another rooftop protest at Sydney detention centre
6:17 PM.Another group of detainees is staging a rooftop protest at the Villawood Detention Centre in Sydney. Audio
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Criminals help quake victims.
6:15 PM.In Canterbury, those carrying out sentences of community service are being put to good use - with teams of workers out helping with the post-earthquake clean-up. Audio
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Mayor responds to criticism of quake efforts
6:11 PM.Listening to that interview was the Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker. Audio
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Quake affected residents say they are being neglected
6:06 PM.Some Christchurch people who live in one of the suburbs hit hardest by the quake are feeling abandoned and neglected. Audio
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Early childhood sector unhappy with hidden funding change
5:52 PM.Early childhood education leaders are unhappy the government has stopped passing on kindergarten teachers' pay rises to other early childhood services. Audio
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SSC confident reviews will increase public service
5:49 PM.The State Services Commissioner is confident an independent review of all government agencies will increase the effectiveness of the Public Service. Audio
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Waatea News for 22 September 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Water compromise a historic breakthrough
5:40 PM.A compromise reached to clean up waterways and make better use of fresh water is being hailed as a historic breakthrough. Audio
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New Zealand athletes play waiting game
5:36 PM.New Zealand Olympic Committee officials have arrived in Delhi to inspect the Commonwealth Games facilities and security. Audio
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Evening Sports News for 22 September 2010
5:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Maui gas field could last another 20 years
5:27 PM.The life expectancy of the Maui gas field has been extended again. Audio
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25 whales dead and 49 others stranded on Far North beach
5:24 PM.Conservation workers and volunteers are trying to save nearly 50 whales stranded along a beach at Spirits Bay in the Far North. Audio
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Evening Business News for 22 September 2010
5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Chris Carter back at work... sort of
5:18 PM.Meanwhile another errant MP, Chris Carter, has apparently returned to work today at Parliament. Audio
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Hide says Garrett scandal horrific for all concerned
5:15 PM.The ACT leader Rodney Hide has described the scandal around his former MP David Garrett as horrific, especially for the family of the dead infant whose identity Mr Garrett used to get a passport. Audio
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City councillor responds to frustration
5:10 PM.Listening to that report was the city councillor for the Hagley-Ferrymead ward, Yani Johanson, who was at the rally. Audio
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Quake affected residents say they are being neglected
5:07 PM.More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 22 September 2010
5:00 PM.Neglected and abandoned - quake victims take to the streets, Chris Carter is back at work - but has anyone seen him, and a battle to save dozens of whales stranded in Northland. Audio