Checkpoint for Tuesday 25 October 2016
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Omakau Hotel named as NZ's best country hotel
6:21 PM.Omakau Hotel in Central Otago has been named at the recent Hospitality Awards. Stacey Stevenson and Michael Thomas are the owners and join Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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WorkSafe admits there's little more it can do on quadbike rules
6:19 PM.A mother whose son died on a quad bike says there's an epidemic of lives being lost because of lax safety standards, but WorkSafe admits there's not much more it can do. Audio
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Dairy NZ responds to new video of bobby calf treatment
6:07 PM.The Ministry for Primary Industries has launched a full investigation into the treatment of bobby calves on dairy farms. Dairy NZ ceo Dr Tim Mackle joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Hillary Clinton 12 points ahead as US election looms
5:54 PM.With just two weeks to go before the US election day a new poll puts Donald Trump's rival Hillary Clinton as much as 12 points ahead. US correspondent Simon Marks reports. Audio
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Satisfaction with EQC plummets to new low
5:50 PM.Customer satisfaction with the Earthquake Commission has plummeted to new lows. Just 34 percent of Cantabrians say they were happy with their experience. Audio
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Investors and community groups call on govt to help housing crisis
5:46 PM.Philanthropic groups, investors and community housing organisations say they can't put a dent in the housing crisis without government help. Audio
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Frustration at noisy neighbour ended in murder, Crown says
5:42 PM.Dustin La Mont killed his neighbour out of frustration at their constant partying, the Crown says. But his lawyer says he "reacted in absolute fear and blind panic". Audio
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PM's India delegation reaches Jakarta after plane breakdown
5:39 PM.The plane carrying John Key and a business delegation to India has stopped in Jakarta after a second plane was brought in to replace the first aircraft in Townsville. Audio
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Evening business for 25 October 2016
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland housing market pushes teachers to move cities
5:26 PM.Auckland will keep losing teachers due to the overheated housing market, until there is a financial incentive to stay, says a science teacher joining the exodus out of the city. Read more Audio
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More action needed on seclusion -Disability Rights Commissioner
5:20 PM.Disability Rights Commissioner Paul Gibson has expressed concerns about the safety and welfare of students at two schools where parents have complained about the use of seclusion. Video, Audio
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MPI launches investigation into bobby calf abuse
5:13 PM.The Ministry for Primary Industries has launched an investigation into bobby calve abuse after Checkpoint provided it with footage filmed by Farmwatch. Audio
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New footage shows bobby calves thrown, dragged
5:07 PM.A major investigation by Farmwatch has unveiled video evidence of workers throwing days-old calves into trucks and dragging them by their limbs. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 25th October 2016
5:00 PM.Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 25th October 2016 Video
