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Checkpoint for Wednesday 15 October 2008
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Wine and Brain Cells
6:56 PM.Apparently a tipple of your favourite vino shrinks your brain and may lead to memory loss and dementia. Audio
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Man Booker Prize
6:53 PM.The Indian author Aravind Adiga has added his name to a long list of luminaries, by winning this year's Man Booker prize. Audio
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Pigeon Shooting
6:51 PM.The SPCA says the Wellington City Council's plan to shoot pigeons at night to reduce bird numbers is inhumane. Audio
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Waatea News
6:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Pacific Climate Change
6:44 PM.Ideas on how to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change in the Pacific are being presented this week in Samoa. Audio
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All Done Up
6:41 PM.One of New Plymouth's most beautiful house and gardens has had a makeover. Audio
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Danger for Aid Workers
6:38 PM.In Afghanistan attacks on aid workers have risen to their highest level in six years. Audio
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Sports News
6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Saved at Sea (Part 2)
6:29 PM.The story of Rescue Diver Maurice Conti who rescued three people out at sea near Fiji. Audio
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Training Cuts
6:26 PM.The long term unemployed and at risk youth will be most affected by funding cuts proposed by the Tertiary Education Commission. Audio
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Evening Business
6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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US Presidential Campaign - John McCain
6:20 PM.The Republican Presidential candidate John McCain has unveiled a new plan to tackle America's economic problems. Audio
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Labour on National's Superannuation Fund Policy
6:07 PM.Labour says National's plan for the Superannuation Fund to invest at least 40% of its funds in New Zealand is dangerous. Audio
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Antarctic Ambitions
5:58 PM.Scientists from six countries have announced what's described as one of the most ambitious Antarctic explorations ever. Audio
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National Timber
5:56 PM.There are calls for the Government to 're-nationalise' parts of the timber industry to solve its current crisis. Audio
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First Voting Papers Printed
5:55 PM.Officials are working overtime to ensure everything is ready for the 8 November election, reports Eric Frykberg. Audio
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Community Clause
5:52 PM.The Christchurch City Council is being accused of gagging community groups, through a new clause in funding agreements. Audio
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Waatea News
5:49 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Green Transport in Auckland
5:47 PM.The Green Party walked the talk today in launching its Auckland transport policy. Audio
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Charges Against Outdoor Pursuits Centre
5:42 PM.The families of those killed while canyoning near Tongariro National Park are likely to face a lengthy legal process. Audio
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Helen Clark Criticises Leaders' Debate
5:39 PM.Labour leader Helen Clark has criticised Tuesday night's first televised leaders' debate, reports Danya Levy. Audio
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Housing Policy
5:36 PM.Low and modest income families could build their first houses on state-owned land, under new policy announced by Labour. Audio
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Sports News
5:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Saved at Sea
5:30 PM.The American who saved the lives of three people in heavy seas near Fiji says he almost didn't see them. Audio
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Evening Business
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Men Charged for Medal Theft
5:19 PM.Two men appeared in court this afternoon charged with the theft of more than ninety war medals from the Waiouru Army Museum. Audio
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Parents Notified
5:16 PM.The police say they hope to recover a missing Korean backpacker's body from a West Coast bush grave tomorrow. Audio
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National on the Superannuation Fund
5:07 PM.The National Party has announced it would force the Superannuation Fund to invest more here to get the economy growing. Audio