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Checkpoint for Friday 23 October 2015
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Focus on Politics for 23 October 2015
6:35 PM.Australia remains steadfast on its policy to deport about a thousand New Zealanders, despite a meeting between the two Prime Ministers where that issue was top of the agenda. Audio
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Centenary of loss of 29 medical staff in WW1
6:25 PM.One of the lesser known tragedies from World War One will be marked in Christchurch this weekend. Audio
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Inside story on Australian radicalised teenager
6:20 PM.An Australian journalist has been given rare access to a teenager who's been radicalised and has a strong belief in violent jihad. Audio
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Social worker cleared of having sex with her underage client
6:18 PM.A social worker and convicted fraudster has been acquitted of having sex in a motel room with a 15 year old boy she mentored. Audio
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All Blacks the ultimate test for South Africa
6:15 PM.The All Blacks are just one win away from reaching the Rugby World Cup final in England - but it's not going to be easy, with old rivals South Africa standing in their way. Audio
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Man at centre of tax fraud case told to expect to go to jail
6:10 PM.The man at the centre of 1.2 million dollar tax fraud in New Plymouth has been told to expect to go to jail. Audio
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NZ dance crew in Justin Bieber's new music video
5:56 PM.A New Zealand dance crew has featured in Justin Bieber's new music video. Audio
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Hillary Clinton defends Benghazi
5:51 PM.The former American Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has shrugged off intense criticism of her handling of the deadly 2012 attack in Libya that threatens to derail her attempt to become the next… Read more Audio
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Security industry backs call for better standards and training
5:50 PM.The security industry is backing a coroner's call for stricter standards and training, after the death of a security guard on his first night on the job. Audio
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Christchurch insurer will miss its claims deadline by months
5:44 PM.The Christchurch insurer, Southern Response, has admitted it'll fall short of meeting its deadline for having 90-percent of all earthquake claims settled by the end of next year. Audio
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Queenstown's bid to become a Special Economic Zone
5:38 PM.Queenstown is putting itself forward as the first region in New Zealand to be classified as a Special Economic Zone. Audio
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Evening Business for 23 October 2015
5:36 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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A new chapter in All Blacks-Springboks history
5:26 PM.Another chapter in the All Blacks-Springboks history is set to be written on Sunday morning when the two sides clash in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham. Audio
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Teacher found guilty of sexually abusing boy
5:24 PM.A teacher is tonight behind bars awaiting sentence, after being found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a young boy. Audio
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NZ Football loses appeal, says it was specifically targeted
5:16 PM.New Zealand Football has lost its appeal against a ruling that denied the under-23 team a chance to qualify for the 2016 Olympics. Audio
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Heavy prison term for sex predator
5:11 PM.A Palmerston North rapist's two-year sex crime spree is over, ending today with the 34 year old man sent to jail indefinitely. Audio
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Agribusiness Training ordered to repay $6.2m
5:08 PM.An agricultural training company, which has just gone into liquidation, has been ordered to repay 6.2 million taxpayer dollars after an investigation found it was teaching fewer hours than it was… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 23 October 2015
5:00 PM.Agribusiness Training ordered to repay $6.2m. Heavy prison term for sex predator. NZ Football loses appeal, says it was specifically targeted. Teacher found guilty of sexually abusing boy. A new… Read more Audio