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Checkpoint for Tuesday 17 June 2014
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Groups unite to make child poverty an election issue
6:53 PM.The head of a child charity says the community is drowning in research about child poverty but little's been done and voters need to force action in election year. Audio
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IPCA to investigate John Banks
6:50 PM.The police will be independently investigated for NOT prosecuting John Banks who quit as an MP last week. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 17 June 2014
6:46 PM.A new survey has found that Maori are more likely to be disabled than non-Maori; The head of Ngai Tahu wants Maori to have greater freedom to exercise their customary rights on conservation land; Theā¦ Read more Audio
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John Key in United States pushing for seat on UN council
6:42 PM.The Prime Minister John Key has touched down in New York to push New Zealand's case for one of the non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security council. Audio
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Hawkes Bay dam a dangerous investment - iwi
6:36 PM.More now on the controversial 600 million dollar Ruataniwha Dam which is at a critical juncture. Audio
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Sports News for 17 June 2014
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Consumer law changes benefit online shoppers
6:25 PM.Online shoppers are the big winners out of a raft of changes to consumer law. Audio
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Study shows higher achievement in boys' schools
6:22 PM.Boys' schools have spiced up the annual competition for new students with research showing they are better than coeducational schools. Audio
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The Guardian's correspondent in Iraq has more
6:15 PM.The Guardian's correspondent in Baghdad is Martin Chulov and he joins us. Audio
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Tensions mounting at Hawke's Bay Regional Council over dam
6:09 PM.Tensions at the Hawke's Bay Regional Council over the Ruataniwha Dam are spilling over with the leaking of an internal staff complaint about how councillors are behaving. Audio
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Govt dismisses calls for cross-party family violence taskforce
5:56 PM.The Government has dismissed the opposition's calls for a cross-party taskforce to tackle family violence, saying it would be all about politics in an election year. Audio
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The Defence Minister has more on peacekeeping
5:36 PM.A Cabinet document is recommending New Zealand actively seek opportunities to send soldiers overseas as peace-keepers. Audio
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Sports News for 17 June 2014
5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Govt criticises Labour's compulsory super plan.
5:28 PM.The Government has attacked Labour's compulsory savings policy, saying not all workers can afford to put money into KiwiSaver. Audio
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Evening Business for 17 June 2014
5:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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275 US military personnel to be sent to Iraq
5:20 PM.The US is sending up to 275 US troops into Iraq, including marines, to reinforce security at the American embassy in Baghdad. Audio
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Ombudsman investigates complaint over Rebstock leak inquiry
5:15 PM.A former top diplomat has triggered an Ombudsman investigation into the controversial inquiry into Foreign Affairs Ministry leaks that put some of the blame on him. Audio
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Research reveals struggle faced by many Cantabrians
5:11 PM.Many Cantabrians are tired, angry and still struggling to cope years after the devastating quakes. Audio
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Cabinet document recommends seeking out peacekeeping jobs.
5:07 PM.A Cabinet document is recommending New Zealand actively seek opportunities to send soldiers overseas as peace-keepers. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 17 June 2014
5:00 PM.A Cabinet paper recommends changes to the way NZ deploys its peace-keepers. The US sends 275 troops into Iraq to protect Americans and stress and anxiety still running high in Canterbury. Audio