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Six injured in Christchurch house explosion
A massive explosion has rocked a Christchurch suburb, completely destroying one home and damaging several others. At least six people have been hospitalised with injuries and burns ranging from serious to critical. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
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House reduced to rubble following massive explosion
5:12 pm todayTradie James Looyer, who helped dig the injured out of the rubble, says the survivors who were trying to crawl free were stunned and deaf from the explosion. He… Video, Audio
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Govt spends record amount on emergency housing
about 1 hour agoThe government spent a record $34 million on emergency housing at hostels and motels between April and June - up nearly 230 percent from the same time last… Audio
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‘It’s amazing no one was killed’ - police on Christchurch explosion
5:21 pm todaySix people were injured when a house exploded in Christchurch this morning. Logan Church is at the scene of the explosion, on Marble Court, where he spoke to… Video, Audio
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Driver jailed for road rampage that targeted Asian family
about 1 hour agoA man who targeted an Asian family in a road rampage near Auckland has been jailed for two and a half years. Fraser Milne appeared in the High Court at Auckland… Audio
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Australia not backing down from deportation policy
5:28 pm todayPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern had promised to raise Australia's deportation policy when she sat down with Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison. But, as… Audio
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90 people hand over guns at Otago buyback event
Almost 100 people have handed in firearms at the first buyback in the southern district, where 10 percent of the population are firearms owners. Audio
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Instagram gets mixed reaction to decision to scrap "likes"
5:53 pm todayThe social media giant Instagram is getting a mixed reaction to its decision to remove the number of "likes" on each post. The change, which will affect six… Audio
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Man admits stealing guns from police station
26 minutes agoThe man charged with stealing nine guns from a Palmerston North police station has pleaded guilty. And it's been revealed he was planning on taking 26 guns on… Video, Audio
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Agriculture minister promises overhaul of Biosecurity Act
The farming sector is welcoming plans to beef up laws to prevent the likes of the devastating Mycoplasma Plasma outbreak, which has cost the country millions. Audio
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Three charged over false fees-free declarations
19 Jul 2019Three people are being taken to court by the Tertiary Education Commission for allegedly making false claims about their entitlements to fees-free funding. Audio
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Ryan Fox cards lowest ever back nine at British Open
19 Jul 2019Auckland's Ryan Fox has broken a 148-year-old record and surged into contention at golf's oldest major, the British Open. Fox spoke to the Open's Mark Tompkins after his round and says his secret to a… Read more Audio
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Man admits stealing guns from police station
19 Jul 2019The man charged with stealing nine guns from a Palmerston North police station has pleaded guilty. And it's been revealed he was planning on taking 26 guns on April the 25 but was interrupted by… Read more Video, Audio
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Several houses damaged by Christchurch house explosion
19 Jul 2019Reporter Logan Church joins Checkpoint live from the scene of a massive explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood. While one home has been flattened, several others have also been damaged. Video, Audio
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Christchurch homes rocked by explosion
19 Jul 2019People living near the scene of an explosion in Christchurch say it shook their houses. Ken lives just two doors away - he described the scene to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
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Instagram gets mixed reaction to decision to scrap "likes"
19 Jul 2019The social media giant Instagram is getting a mixed reaction to its decision to remove the number of "likes" on each post. The change, which will affect six countries across the world, including New… Read more Audio
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Govt spends record amount on emergency housing
19 Jul 2019The government spent a record $34 million on emergency housing at hostels and motels between April and June - up nearly 230 percent from the same time last year. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Read more Audio
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90 people hand over guns at Otago buyback event
Almost 100 people have handed in firearms at the first buyback in the southern district, where 10 percent of the population are firearms owners. Audio
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Evening business for 19 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Govt ministers silent on disabled teen’s need for accessible HNZ home
Five different government ministers have refused interviews or were unavailable to talk about a severely disabled teen's family's seven year wait for a fully accessible house. Meanwhile, HNZ says it's… Read more Audio
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Australia not backing down from deportation policy
19 Jul 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had promised to raise Australia's deportation policy when she sat down with Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison. But, as expected, the rhetoric has failed to bear… Read more Audio
