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The financial markets are being told to watch out for wild fluctuations and volatility immediately after the election if a centre-left government is elected. Live I/V with Roger Kerr of Bancorp.
Police in Christchurch have tipped off schools in and around the suburb of Sydenham that a known sex offender is living in their area. Audio of Police Inspector John Doyle, vox pops of parents ex Christchurch, pre-rec I/V with Dave Ching Principal of Addington Primary School.
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Last night on Checkpoint we reported that Telecom was under fire after it suspended e-mail access across a large portion of the internet. Live I/V with Xtra spokesman, Quentin Bright.
Auckland witnessed a bit of character assassination today when effigies of the Prime Minister Jim Bolger, and his Education Minister Wyatt Creech were strung up and burnt. Auckland students protest, package by Ian Gracie.
As you've heard in the news, the Children's and Young Persons Service has removed six Hokianga children from their parents' care, following allegations of neglect and abuse. Helen Matterson package.
In the High Court in Wellington world-renowned heart and lung surgeon Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes has been detailing the mistakes he says former Christchurch surgeon Keith Ramstead made during three operations which ended in the deaths of the patients. Merle Nowland package.
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The New Zealand health model is being looked at by other countries reforming their own health systems. Pre-recorded I/V with visiting American health researcher, Professor Stephen Shortell.
Another opinion poll being released tonight is expected to show increasing support for a centre-left coalition only days out from the election. Stephen Parker package.
Iceland is preparing itself for massive flooding. Scientists there are forecasting that a gigantic lake of glacial water melted by an erupting volcano will burst within the next 48 hours. BBC.
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The PLO says Israel is proposing measures that contradict a deal the two sides signed on Hebron, defying an assurance Israel gave the United States that it was not seeking to renegotiate the agreement. BBC
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