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Checkpoint for Thursday 5 April 2018
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EPA chief insists he didn't mislead MPs over chief scientist
6:26 PM.Environmental Protection Authority CEO Allan Freeth returned to Parliament today insisting he hadn't misled MPs about ministers interfering in the removal of the authority's controversial chief… Read more Video, Audio
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Inquiry into EQC unnecessary, Simon Bridges says
6:20 PM.National leader Simon Bridges says his government appropriately managed repairs and re-repairs on Christchurch quake-damaged homes, and an inquiry into EQC was unnecessary. Video, Audio
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EQC may need National Disaster Fund top up as early as December
6:08 PM.Minister Megan Woods says EQC could ask the Crown for money for the National Disaster Fund as early as December. It would trigger the request once funds dip below $200 million. Video, Audio
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Otago Peninsula bus route change protest hits the streets
5:54 PM.Parents, teachers and pupils on the Otago Peninsula hit the streets today in protest at changes to bus routes, which have resulted in children having to walk 2km to school from the nearest bus stop. Video, Audio
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All of NZ now able to have say on precedent setting land evictions
5:46 PM.The entire country will now have the opportunity to make submissions on a proposed, precedent setting, New Zealand first use of the Resource Management Act in Matata. Video, Audio
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Nailed it.....Track cyclists reveal hidden talents
5:40 PM.Joe Porter goes behind the scenes with New Zealand track cyclists competing at the Commonwealth Games, and found out the riders, including Raquel Sheath, have skills that extend far beyond the bike. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 5 April 2018
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Relief as Warehouse backs down on Kaikohe closure
5:30 PM.The Warehouse said yesterday it would close its Kaikohe store in June, leading to the loss of dozens of jobs, but today did a u-turn and changed its mind. Video, Audio
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EQC spends $200m more on re-repairs than estimated
5:25 PM.Urgent advice requested by Megan Woods has revealed the bill for EQC re-repairs has hit $270 million, over $200 million above the $70 million predicted by the previous National Government. Audio
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Carol Hirschfeld's resignation under spotlight in select committee
5:25 PM.RNZ has been asked to hand over all communications between the former news boss and the minister, as well as a voice mail the minister left on the phone of its chair, Richard Griffin. Video, Audio
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Immigration NZ pilot described as racial profiling
5:20 PM.Immigration New Zealand is being accused of racially profiling over stayers as part of a pilot programme it's been running to help it prioritise who it should deport. Sarah Robson reports. Video, Audio
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Christchurch re-repairs cost EQC $270m in total
5:07 PM.EQC has spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars on re-repairing Christchurch quake-damaged homes and on cash settlements for re-repairs, $200m more than what it estimated the "overall" cost… Read more Video, Audio