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Checkpoint for Friday 26 April 2019
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Headmaster of prestigious Scots College accused of making 'sexist' remark
6:21 PM.The headmaster of a private boys school in Wellington has been accused of making sexist comments for telling girls they "won't be allowed to sit at the back of the classroom painting their nails" when… Read more Audio
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Sri Lanka terror attacks: Death toll revised down to around 250
6:17 PM.It had been thought that more than 350 people were killed in the eight deadly explosions in churches and hotels across the country. But now the government has revised that figure downwards - to around… Read more Audio
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Helicopter crash survivors reunite to share miracle story of survival
6:15 PM.The survivors of a helicopter crash off the Auckland Islands have reunited this afternoon to talk about their miracle story of survival. Video, Audio
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"Hate will fail to divide us" - Prince William delivers message of hope
6:09 PM.Prince William has delivered a message of hope in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks -- saying "hate will fail to divide us." He was speaking ath the Al Noor mosque on the second and final… Read more Video, Audio
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Police left red-faced after 11 guns stolen from station
6:08 PM.The country's top cop has ordered an audit of security at police stations nationwide after the theft of guns from a station in Palmerston North. Video, Audio
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Council called out for failing to solve walkway impasse
5:54 PM.Authorities in Taranaki are being called out for failing to resolve an impasse that has put part of a famous walkway off limits to the public. Video, Audio
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Samoa raises fresh concerns over cryptocurrency OneCoin
5:46 PM.Samoans are being warned about a global multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scheme which has compromised the country's financial system. Audio
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$1 million in lottery grants money to go towards Tasman fire relief
5:37 PM.The Tasman District Mayor says farmers whose land was carved up to make firebreaks during February's blaze will start getting payouts as soon as Monday, when a million dollars of Lottery funding is… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for Friday 26th April
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland Islands helicopter crash: Survivors tell their tale
5:27 PM.The survivors of a helicopter crash off the Auckland Islands have reunited to tell their harrowing tale. Video, Audio
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Prince William gives speech at Al Noor mosque
5:20 PM."The global idealism of hate will fail to divide us." - the Duke of Cambridge gave a stirring speech when he visited Al Noor mosque in Christchurch today, praising the city and New Zealand's response… Read more Video, Audio
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Man hunt after 11 guns stolen from Palmerston North police station
5:09 PM.Acting Central District Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart says police are embarrassed about the theft, and it shouldn't have happened. Video, Audio
- Checkpoint for Friday 26th April 2019