Checkpoint for Thursday 27 September 2018
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Wellington bus process ‘was correct’ – regional council
6:25 PM.The Greater Regional Council has apologised to Wellington bus users but told a parliamentary committee it wouldn't change anything if it had the chance to go back and start the process all over again.
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Motorists could be slapped with yet another petrol tax
6:23 PM.Drivers around the country could be paying more at the petrol pump with ACC proposing an increase to its motor vehicle levy. Audio
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Prisoner has six years added to sentence for attack behind bars
6:19 PM.Samuel Junior Hutchins, who was one of three gang members who took part in a revenge gang-hit on a prison officer, has had over six years added to his sentence. Edward Gay reports. Video, Audio
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John Tamihere accuses Auckland Council of corruption
6:16 PM.Urban Māori leader John Tamihere says Auckland Council's development arm is corrupt, arrogant and shutting poor people out of housing - and the mayor is letting them. Video, Audio
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PM, Labour staff implicated in Derek Handley saga - National
6:12 PM.National says things are getting ever-murkier with the latest release of all of the Government documents and communications regarding the Chief Technology Officer position. Deputy leader Paula Bennett… Read more Video, Audio
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck honoured by award, impromptu haka
6:08 PM.The Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has become the first Warrior to be named the NRL's player of the season. He spoke to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
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Forget review & pay family carers what they deserve - Diane Moody
5:50 PM.Families and disability advocates are frustrated at the announcement of yet another review into the flawed Funded Family Care system, saying the government should just get on and fix it. Audio
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All Blacks keep faith with Beauden Barrett and SBW back
5:47 PM.All Blacks have given first-five Beauden Barrett a chance to redeem himself after the loss to South Africa, though there are a several changes to the side for Sunday's match in Argentina. Rugby… Read more Video, Audio
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck receives Dally M Medal
5:43 PM.Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has become the first Warriors player to receive rugby league's highest individual honour - the Dally M Medal. Veteran rugby league commentator Ray Warren says the significance of… Read more Video, Audio
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Investigation launched into Meka Whaitiri report leak
5:38 PM.There's now a second leak investigation underway at Parliament, after the draft report into former minister Meka Whaitiri ended up being provided to media weeks before the final report was due to be… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thurs 27 Sept
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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The man who was slapped in the face by an octopus
5:27 PM.Kyle Mullinder was kayaking with friends off the coast of Kaikōura when he copped a face full of octopus….thanks to a seal. He describes the incredible and smelly experience to Alex Perrottet. Read more Video, Audio
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Jacinda Ardern cracks jokes on Stephen Colbert's show
5:18 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a hit with the audience when she appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joking about making him a citizen of Hobbiton and discussing her handshake strategy… Read more Video, Audio
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Family feel let down by GDC after daughter’s death
5:10 PM.Dion Neems says his family has once again been let down by Gisborne District Council and Waste Management after refuse trucks operated outside his home on Tuesday afternoon as school children walked… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint, Thursday 27th September 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
