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Checkpoint for Thursday 15 October 2009
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Prediction from leading polar scientist
6:58 PM.The Arctic Ocean could lose most of its ice in summertime in as little as ten years, according to new research. Audio
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Plastics recycling plants open in Christchurch
6:54 PM.Two plastics recycling plants are opening in Christchurch this month. Audio
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Delhi Games
6:51 PM.Delhi is under huge pressure to get the 2010 Commonwealth Games site ready in time. Audio
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France accepts responsibility for nuclear tests
6:48 PM.Compensation claims for poor health due to French nuclear weapons tests can be filed from next year. Audio
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Waatea news
6:45 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Are more troops heading for Afghanistan?
6:42 PM.Has the Obama administration decided to send more troops to Afghanistan or not? Audio
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538 jobs saved due to the nine day fortnight
6:39 PM.The government says it's nine day fortnight initiative, the Job Support Scheme, has so far saved 538 jobs. Audio
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Nationwide review of adventure tourism sector
6:36 PM.The Labour Minister, Kate Wilkinson, has announced the terms of reference of a nationwide review of the adventure tourism sector. Audio
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Evening sports news
6:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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Southland youth council suggests alcohol purchase licence
6:27 PM.Those who cause trouble while drinking in Southland could be hit with demerit points and ultimately banned from buying alcohol, if a group of local teenagers gets their way. Audio
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Evening Business News for 15 October 2009
6:24 PM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Jaycee Dugard on cover of People magazine
6:23 PM.The American woman, Jaycee Dugard, who was held captive for eighteen years, has spoken publicly for the first time since she was discovered living with her alleged captors. Audio
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ACC Minister apologises over suicide comments
6:18 PM.The ACC Minister Nick Smith has been forced to apologise over comments he made about the support given to families of those who commit suicide. Audio
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Govt criticised over rushed ETS process
6:14 PM.Politicians are being given an F for Fail over the way the Government is pushing through its revised Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
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Australian govt: Asylum seekers' fate up to Indonesia
6:07 PM.The group of Sri Lankans on a boat moored in the West of Java have made a desperate plea to Australia to consider their bids for asylum, but Canberra insists it is a matter for Indonesia. Audio
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Evidence Mussolini spied for Great Britain
5:59 PM.It's emerged that the Italian Fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini, was once a British spy. Audio
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Expressway frustration fumes in Kapiti
5:56 PM.There's been fervent debate on the Kapiti Coast today over contentious roading plans for the district. Audio
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Kiwi soars to top of NZ bird poll
5:52 PM.The little spotted kiwi, or the flightless national bore according to some, one of five varieties of our national bird which has finally soared to victory in the Bird of the Year poll. Audio
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Police want help to track down armed robber
5:50 PM.Hamilton police are worried a gunman who robbed a woman in her own home while her children slept in the next room will strike again. Audio
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Waatea news
5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Can the Greenback survive as world's reserve currency?
5:44 PM.The Dow Jones has surged to clear the ten thousand mark, but the fortunes of the US dollar, the world's reserve currency, are less optimistic. Audio
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Terms of reference for review of adventure tourism
5:41 PM.The Minister of Labour won't say whether carrying rescue equipment should be a basic requirement for adventure tourism companies. Audio
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Tributes to co-founder of Downstage Theatre
5:38 PM.The actor, writer, poet and film-maker Martyn Sanderson has died aged 71. Audio
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Wild weather forecast for parts of the North Island
5:35 PM.Severe weather warnings are in place for central and northern parts of the North Island. Audio
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Evening sports news
5:32 PM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
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MPs told fewer cell towers can be achieved with more sharing
5:27 PM.The mobile phone company 2 Degrees is demanding the government ends the 'stranglehold' Telecom and Vodafone have on cellphone towers which it says is forcing out competition and scarring theā¦ Read more Audio
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Asylum seekers in desperate plea
5:25 PM.The group of Sri Lankans on a boat moored in the West of Java have made a desperate plea to Australia and other countries to consider their bids for asylum. Audio
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Evening Business News for 15 October 2009
5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Reserve Bank worries mount with higher than expected CPI
5:19 PM.The dollar hit a 15-month high this afternoon after a stronger than expected increase in the cost of living in the latest quarter. Audio
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Govt under fire for rushing ETS hearings
5:16 PM.The Government's under fresh fire over the Emissions Trading Scheme, this time for rushing the select committee process which is considering proposed changes. Audio
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ACC changes delayed
5:08 PM.The National-led Government is scrambling to get support for its proposed changes to ACC and has delayed introducing its legislation. Audio