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Checkpoint for Friday 14 July 2017
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Business owner reaches out to ex-con with face tattoo
6:26 PM.Mark says he was struggling to get work due to a large tattoo on his face that says "DEVAST-8". Now, a business owner who understands his predicament has stepped in with a job offer. Audio
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Labour pledges more money for more early childhood teachers
6:23 PM.The party would pay early childhood centres more money if they employ more qualified teachers, and require all centres to ensure 80 per cent of their teachers are qualified by the end of 2020. Audio
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Otago University staff shocked at job losses
6:11 PM.The equivalent of 182 full time jobs are on the cards, and given part time staff and job sharing, that's likely to be significantly more than 182 people. Audio
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All Hastings bores 'at risk of contamination'
6:08 PM.An inquiry into Havelock North's water crisis last year recommends that all Hastings District bores where drinking water is drawn from should be considered as non-secure. Audio
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‘We’re more than just a dollar sign’ - US family kicked out of NZ
5:54 PM.An American family of six has been forced to leave New Zealand for not meeting financial visa requirements, despite owning a profitable business. Read more Video, Audio
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Demand for help with eating disorders expected to rise with new film
5:50 PM.The Eating Disorder Association is preparing for an influx of people reaching out for help with today's release of the Netflix film, To the Bone. Audio
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Woman who strangled boyfriend with cable gets six years jail
5:46 PM.Zariah Jae Samson strangled her boyfriend of seven weeks to death with a computer cable after an argument about "trust issues". Audio
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Olympic Games hosts face 'economic disaster'
5:38 PM.The Olympic Games have become too big, too expensive and too difficult for most cities to host. So much so, only two cities want to host the Games after Beijing. John Campbell investigates. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 July 2017
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Todd Barclay earning $165,000 but may not return to Parliament
5:24 PM.National MP Todd Barclay hasn't returned to Parliament after announcing he would stand down at the election. His departure followed the Prime Minister's announcement that the MP told him he had… Read more Video, Audio
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Otago University staff reel from announcement of 180 job cuts
5:21 PM.Wide-ranging job cuts are being proposed for non academic staff at Otago University campuses in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio
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Infrastructure NZ boss defends country's infrastructure
5:16 PM.There are currently widespread power outages across the country, as slips cause major and prolonged road closures in several gorges. Steven Selwood talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Martinborough businesses operate on skeleton crews
5:12 PM.A completely washed out bridge has been stopping people getting into and out of Martinborough, so the town's businesses have today been operating with skeleton crews. Video, Audio
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Thousands prepare for second night without power
5:08 PM.Power was cut to about 10,000 homes overnight and Powerco says more than 4000 are still without electricity tonight and some face a second night in the cold. Tom Furley has the latest. Video, Audio