Checkpoint for Monday 7 August 2017
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Government reconsiders setting a target to reduce NZ's high suicide rate
6:22 PM.The government has had a change of heart and is reconsidering setting a target for reducing suicide rates. Audio
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Kiwifruit growers open case against MPI over PSA in court
6:19 PM.Kiwifruit growers are arguing the MPI failed to protect them from known biosecurity risks, and should never have let the vine killing disease PSA slip into the country. Audio
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Doctors call out Health Minister over Southern DHB comments
6:13 PM.Two orthpaedic surgeons have written an open letter to the Health Minister Jonathan Coleman calling for him to 'walk in their shoes' as the Southern DHB crisis escalates. Audio
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Bill English stands by comments on Southland staffer dispute
6:11 PM.Prime Minister Bill English is not denying claims he sent hundreds of text messages to a former staffer who quit after a dispute with National MP Todd Barclay. Audio
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Green MPs threaten to quit if Turei doesn't resign
6:08 PM.RNZ Political reporter on threats from two Green MPs to resign if Metiria Turei does not quit as co-leader. Audio
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Dunedin employer dips into own pocket to help staff save
5:55 PM.Saving up money for a house or study isn't easy for those on lower incomes, so one Dunedin employer has come up with a way to help their staff save. Audio
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New school site opposed by residents
5:51 PM.A plan to rebuild Redcliffs School on a popular park has outraged some residents. Read more Video, Audio
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Hearing begins into All Blacks bugging case
5:47 PM.The All Blacks manager has told a Sydney court he was shocked to discover a bug had been planted in the team's Sydney hotel last year. Audio
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Auckland Grammar students farewell Sir John Graham with whole school haka
5:43 PM.Hundreds of mourners packed the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell today to remember Sir John, who died last Wednesday at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer. Read more Video, Audio
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Private institutions cut ties with Indian student recruitment cartel
5:40 PM.Some private tertiary institutions are cutting ties with three men believed to be controlling a large part of the multi-million dollar Indian student market. Audio
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Evening Business for 7 August 2017
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland commuters welcome transport plans
5:29 PM.Auckland's commuters are sending a clear message to politicans of all stripes about the city's traffic woes - get on with it. Video, Audio
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Tom Walsh celebrates gold medal with beer & burger
5:25 PM.Timaru shot-putter Tom Walsh has celebrated his gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in London with a beer and a burger. Audio
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Mike King critical of school letter after student's death
5:18 PM.Mental health advocate Mike King says he was left speechless after a school sent out a letter to parents inadvertently naming and blaming a student for committing suicide. Read more Video, Audio
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Dunedin surgeons hit back at Health Minister
5:08 PM.Dunedin orthopaedic surgeons hit out at the Health Minister after he described a 'toxic' environment at one of the hospital's departments. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 7 August, 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video
