Checkpoint for Friday 28 April 2017
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United Airlines settles privately with passenger dragged off plane
6:27 PM.US airline United Airlines has paid an undisclosed sum to David Dao, who was dragged from a Chicago flight earlier this month in an incident that sparked international outrage. Video, Audio
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Tourist describes pulling her leg out of a shark's mouth
6:24 PM.A French tourist who was attacked by a shark yesterday has described how she prised her leg out of the shark's mouth. Audio
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Mental health top priority for Pacific youth
6:20 PM.Pacific youth have identified mental health as an area that urgently needs to be tackled by the Government. Audio
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Nicky Wagner on funding and support for autism
6:07 PM.Disabilities Issues Minister Nicky Wagner discusses how IHC pulled out of a contract for autistic support programmes, and how "all disability services want more money." Audio
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Two kidnappers jailed for brutal Dome Valley assault
5:52 PM.Michelle Blom and Cameron Hakeke have been sentenced to more than two years in prison for their role in the sexual assault and beating of a 19-year-old woman. Audio
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Climate change likely made Cyclones Cook and Debbie worse
5:47 PM.Climate experts say the earth warming makes large storms more intense. It comes as NIWA says New Zealand is headed for its hottest April on record in parts. Audio
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Top restaurants fear government immigration changes will starve them of staff
5:43 PM.Restauranteurs are concerned immigration rule changes will leave them struggling to find experienced, qualified staff. Read more Video, Audio
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Anger after plaques stolen from war veterans' graves
5:40 PM.Sixteen plaques were stolen from a Hamilton cemetery in the weeks leading up to Anzac Day, and this week a grave in Ngatea was desecrated. Audio
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Evening business for 28 April 2017
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Netball team playing in Tania Dalton's memory wins gold
5:30 PM.The "T-Bags" was a team made up of former Silver Fern Tania Dalton's friends and former team-mates, set up after her death. John Campbell talks to former SIlver Ferns captain Anna Stanley. Read more Video, Audio
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Hospitals at risk of infectious antibiotic-resistant superbug
5:27 PM.There were 46 cases of the C-P-E superbug last year, and scientists are warning New Zealand is near a tipping point for its spread. Audio
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Kaikoura businesses worried they'll be refused assistance
5:22 PM.Kaikoura business owners are concerned they'll be left out of the $1 million grant programme announced today by The Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges. Audio
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Christchurch cleanup producing potentially toxic dust
5:18 PM.Medium-density fibreboard has been sitting at an old rubbish put in Wigram since the earthquakes and residents are worried it's harming their health. Video, Audio
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Autism families underfunded and undersupported - advocates
5:07 PM.Rhys and Lara Hogg have had to move to Marton so they can afford to be the full-time carers of their autistic son Hunter. They say it's a tough slog and they need more support from the government. Read more Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday April 28, 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full show here. Video
