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Checkpoint for Friday 3 March 2017
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Young Maori urged to Dream Big in social media competition
6:55 PM.A social media campaign funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is challenging young Maori to share their dreams, and they could come true. Audio
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Govt cracking down on tax dodging multi nationals
5:08 PM.The Government is moving to match OECD initiatives to collect more tax, at revenue source, from multi-nationals like Google and Apple. It's estimated they dodge around $300 million a year. Video, Audio
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OECD tax policy director explains tax loopholes
5:10 PM.Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD, says he's trying to "put sense back into the system". Audio
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'Such a surprise' - Rolling Stone writer reacts to Lorde single
5:14 PM.Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos says Lorde's new single, Greenlight is a welcome departure from her traditional moody songs. She spoke to John Campbell. Audio
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Protestors spill blood outside GCSB
5:24 PM.Several dozen protestors poured their own blood on the ground outside New Zealand's spy agency in protest of its five eyes involvement with the United States' drone assassination programme. Audio
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Westland mayor rubbishes idea of banning BYO at races
5:27 PM.Police say alcohol at horse races is a serious issue, and there have been suggestions BYO be banned across the country as it is in Auckland and Wellington. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Friday 3 March 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Woman describes helping Dome Valley kidnap victim
5:39 PM.A woman has admitted to kidnapping a teenager from a central Auckland street, taking her back to a garage where she was stripped, had her hair cut off and was sexually violated. Audio
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Housing NZ contractor apologises for disturbing work
5:44 PM.A quiet Auckland neighbourhood was disturbed by contractors who started pouring concrete at a building site at 5:30am on Wednesday. They have since apologised to the Mt Albert residents. Audio
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Families face losing homes to new water treatment plant
5:47 PM.A foster child who has been told he is now in his "forever home" is one of many Oratia residents desperately opposing a new water treatment plant, which could force them out of their homes. Zac… Read more Video, Audio
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Decile one school begging for more funding to keep pool open
5:52 PM.The principal of Glen Innes School in Auckland says funding isn't anywhere near enough to cover the $8-10,000 it costs each year to maintain his shcool's pool. Audio
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Nearly 15k raised for family of man killed by tourist driver
5:56 PM.An American tourist will appear in the Nelson District Court on Monday after crashing into Steve Jayes in the Tasman District this week. Audio
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Govt believes its tax proposals as good as diverted profits tax
6:08 PM.John Campbell talks to Revenue Minister Judith Collins about her proposals to clamp down on multi-national tax avoidance. Video, Audio
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Rave reviews for Lorde's first album in three years
6:14 PM.It's been three years in the making but the new Lorde single, Greenlight, has been received with rave reviews in the hours following its global release. Audio
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Canterbury DHB ends contract with Compass after 13 years
6:17 PM.Canterbury DHB will now manage catering services in house, which it says will save money and give it more control. Audio