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Checkpoint for Monday 28 May 2018
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Farmer told 'to watch my back' over M bovis infection
6:12 PM.Waikato farmer Henk Smit might leave farming all together now his cattle have to be culled. He tells Zac Fleming about how he ended up with the infected cows, and what he thinks about MPI's process so… Read more Video, Audio
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Some farmers criticise eradication plan as a waste of money
6:08 PM.The government believes eradicating Mycoplasma bovis is possible as all cases can be linked back to one farm, but some farmers are warning it's already too late. Video, Audio
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Award cements brewer's place in the heart of hop country
5:56 PM.A lager made by Hop Federation, a small craft brewery in Riwaka, has been named the overall champion lager in New World's beer and cider awards, beating out big names. Video, Audio
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Eliza McCartney: Highs, wins and raw emotion
5:50 PM.John Campbell talks to Eliza McCartney, who has pole-vaulted higher than any New Zealander has ever officially done before. Video, Audio
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Rakautara land owners in "limbo" after Kaikoura quake
5:45 PM.Several homeowners in Rakautara, north of Kaikoura, have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to an unstable cliff. They say they have no idea what to do, and blame the… Read more Video, Audio
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Part-time work and internships could be worth NCEA credits
5:41 PM.Part-time work and job placements could be worth NCEA credits in a proposed major overhaul of the secondary school qualification. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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Dick Quax part of NZ's 'heritage' - Peter Snell
5:35 PM.Olympic Gold medalist Sir Peter Snell reflects on his friendship with silver medallist Dick Quax, who broke a world record in 5000m in 1977. The Auckland man, and former local body politician, has… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Monday 28 May
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Teen injured after assault at Auckland high school
5:26 PM.An Auckland teenager was taken to hospital in a serious condition today after he was tripped up and punched by fellow James Cook High School students. Video, Audio
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DHBs double offer for NZ nurses, but will it be enough?
5:23 PM.Thousands of experienced nurses could get pay rises of up to 16 percent under a new package being offered by district health boards. The latest offer virtually doubles the previous DHB offer in March.
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Damien O'Connor - Why eradication was the right decision
5:17 PM.Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor joins Checkpoint live to discuss the government's decision to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, rather than trying to contain it. He talks to John… Read more Video, Audio
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‘If they take my cows…I’ll be out of farming’
5:13 PM.Waikato dairy farmer Henk Smit, whose herd has Mycoplasma bovis, says he will leave the industry he's been in for 30 years following the government's decision to eradicate all infected cattle. Read more Video, Audio
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NZ to take 'one shot' to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis
5:09 PM.The government has decided to attempt to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, at a cost of $886 million. All cattle on infected farms and most on restricted farms will be culled. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday28th May 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full programme here. Video