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Checkpoint for Thursday 13 June 2019
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Support needed for people at risk of getting lost – LandSAR
6:26 PM.As New Zealand's population continues to age, Land Search and Rescue is seeing a big spike in the number of search operations for people with cognitive impairment who have wandered off. Audio
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Mosque victims want answers from Islamic groups over donated funds
6:15 PM.Witnesses to the Christchurch mosque attacks are asking for more accountability from the various Islamic groups that have been raising money for the victims. Read more Video, Audio
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Penalties no deterrent for exploitative employers – migrant workers’ advocate
6:08 PM.Fines and penalties for exploitative employers are not big enough to act as a deterrent, Migrant Workers Association secretary Anu Kaloti says. She told Lisa Owen she's seen a worrying rise in cases… Read more Video, Audio
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Chch council considers new transport plans after public pressure
5:52 PM.Christchurch City Council has agreed to reconsider how it manages traffic through the city's northern suburbs, when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens next year. Read more Video, Audio
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Emmanuel Macron plans to reform France's pensions, benefits
5:49 PM.French president Emmanuel Macron is reviving a drive to reform France's pensions and benefits. The latest proposals include a reduction of unemployment benefits for high earners and incentives to… Read more Video, Audio
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Proposed law change will allow actors to negotiate collectively
5:36 PM.The government has dismissed fears that restoring some basic rights to film industry workers will deter big international companies from making movies in New Zealand. Audio
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Evening business for 13 June 2019
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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100,000 rental properties likely to miss insulation deadline
5:28 PM.Renters whose freezing homes won't be insulated before new regulations come into effect at the end of the month say they have no power in getting their landlords to bring them up to scratch. Audio
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Health Minister called to ‘step in’ over maternity concerns
5:22 PM.A Southland doctor says the government needs to urgently investigate changes to Southern DHB's maternity services, or risk a mother or baby dying under the local DHB's new care model. Audio
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Entire Defence Force Hercules C130s fleet grounded
5:18 PM.The Defence Force has requested the Super Hercules fleet its ordered be delivered sooner than planned after it had to ground its entire Hercules C130s fleet because they need maintenance or have other… Read more Audio
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Liquor store owners investigated for exploiting workers
5:11 PM.Labour Inspectorate Stuart Lumsden is questioning whether exploitative liquor store owners should be stripped of their licences. This comes after Shalani Limited was ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in… Read more Video, Audio
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Teachers' mega pay dispute nears resolution
5:08 PM.Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the teacher unions are in the final stages of negotiations with the Education Ministry. He says Cabinet has had further discussions about the unions'… Read more Audio