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Checkpoint for Tuesday 21 March 2017
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Dunedin school removes gendered uniform categories
6:26 PM.Dunedin North Intermediate is embracing its students right to wear their uniform of choice regardless of their gender. Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland librarians worried by overhaul
6:23 PM.Some Auckland Libraries staff fear they could be forced to travel large distances to work at other branches under restructuring plans proposed by the council. Audio
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Primodos sometimes induced abortions, journalist says
6:12 PM.Jason Farrell is the journalist who broke the story about Primodos and its side effects. He talks to John Campbell about what he uncovered during his investigation into the pregnancy drug. Audio
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Hager unveils book 'Hit & Run' about SAS raid in Afghanistan
6:08 PM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is at Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson's launch of their book Hit & Run. She tells John Campbell what she makes of what the book alleges. Audio
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21 civilians injured or killed in NZ SAS raid - Nicky Hager
5:54 PM.Nicky Hager says former Prime Minister John Key approved a raid on Afghanistan villages, in which he alleges 21 people were injured or killed, but says it's unclear if Key knew of the outcome. Audio
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NZ mother says she was given pregnancy drug Primodos
5:49 PM.A New Zealand mother says she took the pregnancy drug Primodos, and it was sometimes given directly by a GP, without a pharmacist or prescription being involved. Video, Audio
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MSD apologises for CYF mistake after minister orders review
5:45 PM.The Ministry of Social Development has apologised after Child Youth and Family wrongly told the Family Court for years that a man had been convicted and jailed for sex abuse. Audio
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New Zealand's top scientists honoured
5:41 PM.A professor behind the Dunedin Study, an 18-year-old who improved a famous old physics experiment and a primary school teacher with a flair for science are among the PM's science prize winners. Video, Audio
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OECD pushes for water charging in NZ in 10 year report
5:38 PM.The OECD has waded into the water debate saying it's believed for the last decade that some form of pricing is needed in New Zealand to influence the way the resource is used. Audio
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Evening business for 21 March 2017
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Mikala Stokes gives evidence in trial into her toddler's death
5:24 PM.The mother of Ihaka Stokes was the first person to give evidence in the trial of Troy Taylor, who is accused of murdering the 15-month-old in Christchurch in 2015. Video, Audio
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John Key to bow out of Parliament after 8 years as PM
5:14 PM.John Key talks to Political Editor Jane Patterson about why he backs Bill English's decision to raise the pension age, and how he will accept a $51,000 a year annuity paid to former Prime Ministers. Video, Audio
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American tourist struggling in aftermath of fatal road accident
5:10 PM.An American heart surgeon has admitted causing a fatal three-car crash near Nelson. His lawyer says he is horrified at the carnage. Audio
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Labour MPs decide to stand in Maori electorates not list
5:08 PM.Labour has announced none of its Maori electorate MPs or candidates will have list places. Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell reports of the contest for the seven Maori seats. Audio