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Checkpoint for Monday 24 June 2019
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Revealed: The dulcet tones of....grey seals
6:26 PM.It turns out seals can copy speech and songs using the same production mechanism as humans. And as a study in Scotland found out, they're pretty good at holding a tune. Mia Womersley reports. Video, Audio
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Parishoners divided over plans for NZ's oldest stone church
6:18 PM.Final plans have been revealed for the earthquake strengthening and redevelopment of New Zealand's oldest stone church - the Taranaki Cathedral in New Plymouth. Audio
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Period poverty campaign call for free sanitary items in school
6:15 PM.The Union of Students' Associations and Dignity, a company that provides free sanitary products, have launched the Positive Periods campaign, pushing for menstrual education and products to be… Read more Audio
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Govt considers tougher regimes for bank execs, among changes
6:12 PM.Changes to boost public confidence in the banking sector are in the pipeline, including an insurance scheme covering bank deposits up to $50,000. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says changes are needed… Read more Audio
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CAA ‘toxic, inhospitable and crumbling’ - former employees
6:09 PM.Operators and former employees say the Civil Aviation Authority is imploding amid reports of high staff turnover and a toxic workplace. When it comes to speaking out, many operators and former… Read more Audio
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NZ designer invited to showcase streetwear to the world
5:56 PM.A young Samoan designer from Lower Hutt has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to head to the four major international fashion weeks, but there's a hefty price tag attached. Video, Audio
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23 MPs still undecided on euthanasia vote
5:42 PM.New Zealand MPs are set to vote on euthanasia this Wednesday, but 23 of them are still undecided. Medical, legal and ethical experts have their say, including a visiting Canadian doctor who has… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 June 2019
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Takapuna Grammar rejects claims over anti-vax project
5:27 PM.An Auckland High school has been accused of spreading misinformation about vaccines during a year 12 English class - but the school says the discussion was part of a project aimed at building critical… Read more Audio
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Akld Uni staff need training on managing students - lecturer
5:22 PM.University of Auckland lecturer David Mayeda says it took management almost a month to formally take action after staff complained about a student who expressed extreme views on campus. He says staff… Read more Audio
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At-risk patient 'should have been on constant observation'
5:09 PM.A mental health patient who died while under the care of Waitemata DHB last month was only being observed every hour despite telling nurses he wanted to die and was actively seeking ways to harm… Read more Video, Audio