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Checkpoint for Thursday 16 December 2010
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Deaf community welcomes education review
6:50 PM.Supporters of New Zealand Sign Language are calling for major changes to the way deaf children are taught. Audio
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Waatea News for 16 December 2010
6:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Sounds to re-open for blue cod fishing
6:43 PM.Recreational fishermen are welcoming the re-opening of the Marlborough Sounds to blue cod fishing, but say some new rules are too tough. Audio
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More than 100 black-billed gulls are shot to death
6:39 PM.The Department of Conservation is investigating the mass killing of some of the rarest gulls in the world. Audio
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NZ Rugby World Cup preparation is on track
6:36 PM.The head of the International Rugby Board is giving New Zealand's preparation for the world cup a pass mark. Audio
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Sports News for 16 December 2010
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Recruitment problem behind waiting times for cancer patients
6:24 PM.Medical professionals say a shortage in cancer specialists is forcing patients to wait longer for treatment. Audio
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Evening Business for 16 December 2010
6:22 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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80 sawmill jobs lost from Tangiwai Mill near Ohakune
6:16 PM.40 permanent production workers and 40 temporary staff, management and contractors have lost their jobs at WPI International's Tangiwai Mill near Ohakune. Audio
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Mental health group shocked by taser use on mentally ill
6:11 PM.The Mental Health Foundation is shocked that tasers have been used in psychiatric units and wants answers from the Ministry of Health. Audio
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Christmas Island tragedy prompts calls for inquiry
6:08 PM.Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to soften its asylum policy after yesterday's Christmas Island boat wreck, in which at least 28 people drowned. Audio
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Local describes Christmas Island tragedy
5:52 PM.Michael Foster has lived on the island for seven years - and saw the rescue efforts yesterday. Audio
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Doctors dispute new lab testing service is an improvement
5:49 PM.Doctors are pouring cold water on a suggestion Auckland's new community lab testing service is not only now stable, but could be better than the old service. Audio
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Waatea News for 16 December 2010
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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St Heliers residents lose bid to save art deco houses
5:43 PM.Protestors fighting the demolished of art deco houses in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers have failed in their last ditch effort to save the buildings. Audio
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Bill English warns welfare reform would cost
5:37 PM.The Finance Minister is warning welfare reform could make the Government's finances worse in the short-term, not better. Audio
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Sports News for 16 December 2010
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Question of compulsory Kiwisaver left open
5:25 PM.The group looking at ways to boost national savings has left open the question of But it thinks increasing GST again might also be worthwhile considering. Audio
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Evening Business for 16 December 2010
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Green light for Air NZ and Virgin Blue to work together
5:17 PM.Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue have now been told by Australian authorities they can join forces on flights across the Tasman as long as they increase flights out of Wellington and Dunedin. Audio
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Julia Gillard's response to Christmas Island tragedy
5:13 PM.The ABC's Stephen Dziedzic joins us on the line from Canberra. Audio
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Bad weather hampers Christmas Island recovery operation
5:12 PM.Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced multiple investigations into the Christmas Island asylum seeker tragedy. Audio
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Breakthrough in Mallory Manning murder case
5:08 PM.There's been a significant breakthrough in the hunt for the killer of Christchurch prostitute Mallory Manning - with police saying they've now identified the site where she was attacked. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 16 December 2010
5:00 PM.Breakthrough in the Mallory Manning murder enquiry; the Christmas Island tragedy; Air NZ and Virgin Blue look to cosy up on the Tasman; compulsory super a possibility and; Finance Minister warns of… Read more Audio