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Checkpoint for Monday 16 July 2018
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Contractors let down by current legislation - Iain Lees-Galloway
6:20 PM.Minister for Workplace Relations, Iain Lees-Galloway is looking to introduce legislation to better protect the rights of independent contractors, such as courier drivers. He spoke with John Campbell.
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South Auckland creative youth hub faces closure
6:20 PM.An empty shop in South Auckland's Papakura has been turned into a creative hub for young people. Organisers say it has become a popular spot, but it could be forced to shut down unless they can secure… Read more Video, Audio
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France football fans clash with police during celebrations
6:14 PM.Ugly scenes on the streets of Paris have marred France's Fifa World Cup win with police forced to fire tear gas and a water cannon to dispel rioting crowds. Video, Audio
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Two people who died at Muriwai weren’t wearing life jackets
6:11 PM.Two people have died after slipping off the rocks at one of Auckland's most dangerous beaches. Tim Jago is the chair for the Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard service and was at the rescue. He spoke to our… Read more Audio
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Teen rambles in court after being charged with triple murder
6:08 PM.A teenager has been charged with triple murder after the deaths of a mother and her two children in Perth in the early hours of yesterday morning. ABC reporter Emily Piesse was in court. Audio
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Video of moment US police shot man released
5:53 PM.Chicago police have today released two versions of body camera footage showing the moment Harith Augustus, 37, was shot and killed on Saturday. Nathan Frandino reports. Video, Audio
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25 jobs could go in Te Papa restructure
5:49 PM.Public outcry is building after details of a restructure at Te Papa were revealed. Up to 25 jobs could go if the proposed shake-up goes ahead as outlined. Audio
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Coromandel road blocked again following slips
5:44 PM.Coromandel is mopping up after yet another storm damaged roads and stranded tourists. Video, Audio
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Wellington commuters vent as all bus routes change
5:38 PM.Wellington commuters have been venting their frustration after what is being described as the biggest ever changes to the capital's bus network. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 16 July 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Vive la France! French fans in NZ celebrate World Cup victory
5:26 PM.French fans in New Zealand have been celebrating the country's victory in the thrilling Football World Cup final - but Croatian supporters were still left smiling after their best ever World Cup… Read more Video, Audio
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Courier drivers leaving guns outside homes
5:15 PM.Checkpoint has learnt of a second case in which a gun was left outside someone's home, despite it requiring a signature upon delivery. Pro Drive's Peter Gallagher tells John Campbell contract drivers… Read more Audio
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Teen accused of triple murder sent to psychiatric unit
5:12 PM.Teenager Teancum Vernon Peterson-Crofts, accused of murdering a mother and two of her children in Western Australia, has been sent to a psychiatric unit pending his next court appearance. Video, Audio
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Two people die after being swept off rocks into sea
5:08 PM.Two people have died after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach in north-west Auckland. Our reporter Zac Fleming and cameraman Nick Monro join us live from the beach. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell Monday 16th July, 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full programme here. Video