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Checkpoint for Tuesday 29 August 2017
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 29th August 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
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National's parental leave extension desperate tactic - Labour
5:08 PM.National announced today it will increase paid parental leave from 18 to 22 weeks, but Labour says that is a desperate tactic, after the party vetoed Labour's bill on extending parental leave. Video, Audio
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Another $50 a week for students under Labour
5:13 PM.Labour promises to increase student allowances, with its leader Jacinda Ardern saying cost was a barrier to education. But critics say the money will be better spent elsewhere. Video, Audio
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'I never imagined it could be this bad'
5:21 PM.Austin Seth is one of thousands of people who have helped rescue people from the flooding in Houston, Texas. He tells John Campbell he's never seen anything like this before. Video, Audio
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World Cup winning Black Ferns arrive home to first class welcome
5:28 PM.Hundreds of people were at Auckland Airport this morning to welcome the victorious Black Ferns back into the country after their World Cup victory against England. RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang was… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tues 29 August
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Teina Pora should receive more compensation, judge rules
5:42 PM.The High Court has ruled Teina Pora's compensation for wrongful imprisonment should have been adjusted to reflect inflation. Lawyer Jonathan Krebs and investigator Tim McKinnel join Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
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NZ First leader accuses National of character assasination
5:48 PM.Winston Peters has accused National Party ministers of underhanded behaviour, but Bill English says his ministers were not responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayment. Video, Audio
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Shane Jones happy with #8 ranking on NZ First list
5:52 PM.The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio
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David Tamihere emotional as he declares he didn't lie before court
5:54 PM.Convicted double murderer David Tamihere was back at the High Court in Auckland today to give evidence against a secret witness from his trial, who is on trial himself for perverting the course of… Read more Audio
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Labour's student allowance boost welcomed by the sector
6:08 PM.Students say a $50 a week boost for student allowances could be the difference between living in a cold and damp flat, or a warm and dry one. Video, Audio
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National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks
6:11 PM.National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio
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Nelson boarding hostel now a mini prison, neighbours say
6:19 PM.Residents who live near a large boarding hostel in central Nelson are worried they can't find out more about former prisoners who are living there. Read more Video, Audio
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Green's marine sanctuary could end seabed mining plans
6:23 PM.The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio