Checkpoint for Wednesday 20 March 2019
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NZers donate blood following Chch mosque shootings
6:15 PM.New Zealand Blood Service says the number of appointments to donate blood has doubled since the Christchurch terror attacks, and it's incredible to see New Zealanders rallying together. Audio
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Tearful account from surgeon in Christchurch
6:11 PM.As the first burials of the mosque victims got underway today, Muslim surgeon Dr Eddie Khanafer gave a tearful account of his efforts to save a four-year-old victim. Audio
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One-punch killer sentenced over security guard's death
5:54 PM.The son of security guard Goran Milosavljevic, killed by a single punch, says his death has left a hole in his heart that will never go away. Jayden Kokiri appeared for sentencing this morning. Audio
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Christchurch mosque shooter must be tried in open court lawyer
5:49 PM.Geir Lippestad, the lawyer who represented Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway's worst terror attack, says it's important the gunman behind the Christchurch massacre is tried in an open… Read more Video, Audio
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More than $7m raised for Chch mosque victims, families
5:44 PM.Victim Support has begun making payments to people affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks - after receiving $7 million in donations. So where is the money going, and how quickly are people… Read more Audio
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Erdogan’s comments spark diplomatic row
5:41 PM.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has summoned the Turkish ambassador to New Zealand for a "please explain" after inflammatory comments made by the Turkish President after the mosque attacks… Read more Audio
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Business news for 20 March 2019
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland mosques welcome all faiths to remember Chch victims
5:29 PM.This Friday, one week from the Christchurch attack, and on the Muslim holy day, mosques across Auckland will open their doors to people of all faiths to remember the lives that have been lost. Alex… Read more Video, Audio
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Shooting survivor won’t ever step foot in a mosque again
5:26 PM.While police are working hard to re-open Linwood mosque at least one worshipper says he will never be able to pray there again, and after the mass shootings is too scared to go to any mosque. Tofazzal… Read more Video, Audio
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Jacinda Ardern in Christchurch, seeking to calm, comfort
5:19 PM.International flare ups - relating to Turkey and Islamic State - have proved a distraction for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who met with students, paramedics and the Muslim community in Christchurch… Read more Video, Audio
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Surgeon describes rush to save four-year-old gunshot victim
5:13 PM.Christchurch Hospital staff said two men with glass wounds ran through the front door of the emergency department to tell staff there had been a shooting and to expect more patients. They went on to… Read more Video, Audio
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Mourners gather as Christchurch shooting victims are buried
5:09 PM."I should be lying beside you"....that's the heart-breaking tribute from a son who survived the Christchurch mosque shootings as he buried his father Khalid Mustafa and brother Hamza Mustafa today… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Wednesday, March 20, 2019
5:00 PM.Watch today's full programme here. Video
