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Checkpoint for Wednesday 13 August 2008
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British Tourists Tarnish Their Country's Image
6:58 PM.A new report shows some British tourists are tarnishing their country's image when traveling abroad. Audio
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Extinction of Many Ancient Species May be Due to Human
6:55 PM.Researchers say they've found clearer evidence that the extinction of many ancient species may be due to humans. Audio
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Roaming Live Stock Could Bring Prosecution
6:52 PM.Prosecutions are on the way for those who allow their livestock to roam on roads around Taupo. Audio
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Pressure's Mounting on Pakistan's President
6:49 PM.Pressure's mounting on Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf to resign as leaders of the governing coalition finalise plans. Audio
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Cancer Strategy Must Be Improved - Professor
6:43 PM.The implementation of the country's cancer strategy says workforce issues and patient information systems must be improved. Audio
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New Unit Opens at Springhill Prison
6:38 PM.Today at the Springhill Prison in North Waikato a new unit was officially opened to treat 140 inmates a year. Audio
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Violence Continues in China Despite Olympics
6:36 PM.While the Olympics continue in Beijing, more than 30 people are now reported to have died in political violence. Audio
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Sports News
6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Qantas Lying - Union Representing Aircraft Engineers
6:25 PM.The airline says it's discovered a paper work irregularity in its maintenance records. Audio
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TVNZ Blames Technical Glitch
6:20 PM.Unable to cheer Moss Burmester on as he came agonisingly close to winning a medal, they were left watching a black screen. Audio
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Historic Day For New Zealand Swimming
6:15 PM.Despite leading the field and being well within medal contention, Burmester slipped off the pace over the last 50 metres. Audio
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Georgian Community Protest - Central Auckland
6:11 PM.The group of about forty Georgians held placards reading"Red Army Go Home", and"Hands of Georgia". Audio
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Georgia and Russia Truce
6:07 PM.Georgia and Russia have agreed to a modified version of a peace plan over the breakaway region of South Ossetia. Audio
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Avalanches in The Tararua Ranges
5:58 PM.Conditions have now eased a bit - but the Conservation Department is warning people to stay off the tops of the range. Audio
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Israeli Prime Minister Offers West Bank to Palestinians
5:57 PM.Ehud Olmert, has offered the Palestinians 93 percent of the West Bank as part of a possible peace settlement. Audio
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10% of Pregnant Women Victims of Violence
5:52 PM.The information's come from a wider study looking at violence against women in New Zealand, which canvassed 3000 women. Audio
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Government May Lower Blood Alcohol Limit
5:47 PM.The government may move to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers as part of moves to reduce alcohol-related harm. Audio
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Waatea News
5:46 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Judge Reserves Decision on Oil Spill
5:43 PM.A judge has reserved his decision on whether New Zealand's second-biggest oil spill was the result of momentary distraction. Audio
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Board Member Gets Legal Advice on Ejection From Meeting
5:40 PM.A member of Canterbury District Health Board is seeking legal advice after being asked to leave a board meeting last week. Audio
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Overseas Patients 'Risk Death' By Using False Identities
5:36 PM.Pacific Island community leaders say overseas patients are putting their lives at risk by using their NZ relatives' identities. Audio
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Sports News
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Bainimarama Allowed into New Zealand
5:27 PM.Frank Bainimarama is going to be allowed into New Zealand next Tuesday so he can fly to the Pacific leaders forum in Niue. Audio
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Alert at Parliament Over White Powder
5:25 PM.Four people working in Parliament have been decontaminated after an unknown white powder was sent to the Beehive. Audio
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Evening Business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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New Zealand Sharemarket Down
5:20 PM.The dollar's been bouncing around today, falling a cent-and-a-half at one stage this afternoon against the US dollar. Audio
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Deal Could Bring End to Conflict
5:17 PM.A deal has been struck that could bring an end to the conflict between Georgia and Russia. Audio
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TVNZ Apology
5:16 PM.TVNZ has apologised for a technical glitch that saw some viewers miss Moss Burmester's race. Audio
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Burmester Finishes Fourth Equal in Butterfly Final
5:11 PM.Burmester led the field early on in the 200-metre butterfly final, but finished fourth after being unable to hold on. Audio
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Teenager Killed During Birthday Party - Police
5:07 PM.A 14-year-old boy is the latest victim to be added to South Auckland's growing toll of violent deaths. Audio