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Checkpoint for Wednesday 13 February 2013
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Big companies stymie junk-food rules, say researchers
6:55 PM.Global food and drink companies are being accused of using the same tactics as the tobacco industry to undermine the battle against obesity and disease caused by junk-food diets. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 February 2013
6:51 PM.Across the Tasman, lawmakers have passed legislation recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first inhabitants of Australia; The Crown Forestry Rental Trust is refusing to help pay… Read more Audio
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New Mansfield papers may shed light on sex and drugs use
6:46 PM.A leading Katherine Mansfield scholar is hoping a treasure trove of unpublished papers by the acclaimed author will shed more light on a time in her life where she experimented with drugs and sex. Audio
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Sky City says it is not illegally letting people smoke
6:38 PM.Sky City Casino is defending accusations it's letting people smoke illegally in one of its gambling lounges. Audio
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Sports News for 13 February 2013
6:36 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Govt puts Novopay company on notice for breaching contract
6:24 PM.The Government has put on notice the Australian company behind the bungled teacher payroll system, Novopay, for breaches of its contract. Audio
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Evening Business for 13 February 2013
6:20 PM.SkyCity Entertainment's profits for the six months to December fell nearly 16 percent on flat earnings, but it says it is confident of a full year result to match last year. Audio
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Missile expert on North Korea's latest test
6:15 PM.A third nuclear test by North Korea appears to have brought it a critical step closer to mounting a nuclear warhead on a missile. Audio
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Human rights complaints lodged over Prosser's comments
6:08 PM.The New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser's apology has done little to quell the furore over his comments about Muslims, with growing condemnation and claims his bigotry has already harmed the… Read more Audio
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Man jailed for smuggling drugs inside toys
5:54 PM.Customs says high school students are being caught up in criminal syndicates importing ingredients to make illegal drugs Audio
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Contact Energy is moving to cut about 100 jobs
5:50 PM.Contact Energy is moving to cut about 100 jobs in the face of flat demand for electricity. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 13 February 2013
5:47 PM.The Crown Forestry Rental Trust is refusing to help pay towards a major inquiry into Maori grievances with the Crown; Across the Tasman, lawmakers have passed legislation recognising Aboriginal and… Read more Audio
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Police get new technology
5:43 PM.Thousands of police officers will soon be given smartphones and tablets to use while out on the beat. Audio
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Government puts Novopay on notice
5:36 PM.The Government has put the Australian company responsible for the error-ridden teacher payroll system, Novopay, on notice and given it an extra five million dollars to clean up the mess. Audio
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Sports News for 13 February 2013
5:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Finance Minister says workers need to be heard
5:27 PM.The Labour Party has labelled as ridiculous, the Minister of Finance's claim that a call for a lower exchange rate to help manufacturers, is effectively the same as calling for a cut in workers'… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 13 February 2013
5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Ombudsman labels charter schools as unconstitutional
5:21 PM.The chief ombudsman, Beverley Wakem, says the government's plans for charter schools are unconstitutional. Audio
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Obama delivers State of the Union
5:16 PM.In his annual State of the Union speech President Obama has promised to create "good, middle class jobs" for Americans and re-ignite the country's economic growth. Audio
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Calls for Prosser's resignation, despite today's apology
5:12 PM.MPs from across the House are tonight calling for the New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser to resign, despite his apology today. Audio
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Caregiver dragged patient inflicting welts and carpet burns.
5:07 PM.A caregiver at a Christchurch home for intellectually and physically disabled people has been reprimanded for dragging a patient across the floor by her feet and then by her arms, causing welts and… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 13 February 2013
5:00 PM.A caregiver who dragged a patient inflicting welts and carpet burns. The chief ombudsman labels the government's charter schools as unconstitutional and President Obama promises to create "good… Read more Audio