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Checkpoint for Monday 30 July 2018
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New group looks to help young people living with dementia
6:26 PM.The World Health Organisation has recommended that specific services be developed for people diagnosed with dementia at a younger age, as they face unique challenges. Video, Audio
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Work starts restoring fire ravaged Port Hills
6:21 PM.Fires ripped through nearly 2000 hectares of trees and farmland in Christchurch's Port Hills last year, undoing years of hard toil put in by tree planting volunteers. An ambitious plan to replant them… Read more Video, Audio
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Courier drivers not the only ones struggling
6:13 PM.Nelson apprentice builder Edward Brockway tells John Campbell he was on minimum wage when he started building as a contractor, and also had significant set-up costs. Video, Audio
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Malcolm Rewa can't get a fair trial, lawyer argues
6:08 PM.Malcolm Rewa's case was back at the High Court in Auckland today, where his lawyer argued extensive media coverage of his client and his case has contaminated the jury pool. Video, Audio
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Auckland Transport won't reduce parking fines despite saving on costs
5:55 PM.Auckland Transport will soon start trialling cars with license plate recognition cameras onboard to issue some parking tickets, meaning one warden will be able to do the work of many. Read more Video, Audio
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Calls for Tegel to be prosecuted after 'putrid, rotting' birds
5:45 PM.Ministry for Primary Industries visited the Helensville farm on Friday and is reviewing footage of apparently dead and deformed chickens. Video, Audio
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Jacinda Ardern back as PM on Thurs morning
5:42 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will formally take over the reins of power again at midnight on Wednesday when Winston Peters heads overseas. Audio
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Man found guilty of murdering partner
5:37 PM.Cory Jeffries has been found guilty for killing his partner Kim Richmond in July, 2016. Reporter Andrew McRae was in court and said Jeffries appeared nervous but didn't immediately react to the… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Mon 30 July
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Lawyer calls for review of beneficiary debts
5:28 PM.Frances Joychild QC says, in the wake of the Ministry of Social Development accepting loans do not constitute income, MSD should review all established debts against beneficiaries. Audio
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MSD accepts loans not income, will not appeal
5:23 PM.Ministry of Social Development will not appeal the High Court judgement that earlier this month ruled bank loans and credit cards do not constitute income. Read more Video, Audio
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Courier driver case to be tested in court
5:15 PM.First Union is taking legal action on behalf of courier drivers, many who say they are earning less than the minimum wage while on independent contracts. It will argue they are employees, not… Read more Audio
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Ruapehu bus passenger shocked by broken seats, handle
5:12 PM.Photos taken inside a bus, understood to be operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, show seats tied up with wire and a handle which has fallen off the back of a passenger seat. Read more Video, Audio
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Bus that crashed had failed fitness certificate 9 times
5:09 PM.The Ruapehu Alpine Lifts ski shuttle bus, that crashed and killed a young girl on Saturday, had failed its Certificate of Fitness nine times over the past 14 years. Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 30th July 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full programme here. Video