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Checkpoint for Wednesday 17 July 2019
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Youth worker credited with reduction in violence at Northland high school
6:24 PM.Dargaville High is crediting a drastic drop in violent behaviour and an improvement to its student's mental wellbeing to a youth worker's unique initiative. Read more Video, Audio
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Council to provide bottled water during scheduled power outage
6:18 PM.A scheduled three day power outage is going ahead in Ohakune despite a safety notice requiring people to boil water in the Central Plateau town. Audio
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Proposed road strategy aimed at cutting deaths by 40%
6:11 PM.The Road to Zero strategy includes a suite of new measures such as lowering speed limits on some roads, increasing spending on road safety infrastructure and improving the safety of vehicles entering… Read more Audio
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Exotic trees being planted instead of natives – Dame Anne Salmond
6:08 PM.Former New Zealander of the Year Dame Anne Salmond has taken a swing at the government's Billion Trees Programme, saying it's going off track. Logan Church reports. Read more Video, Audio
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Possible name change for historic Basin Reserve
5:57 PM.A campaign kicks off today to rebrand Basin Reserve - as The Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve. Led by several high-profile female athletes, the goal is to raise $100,000 to secure the naming rights… Read more Audio
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Wanaka man defends $250 week rent for 7msq ‘cabin’
5:46 PM.A Wanaka man has been forced to take down a rental ad for a teeny tiny house after critics slammed him for what they see as the over-sized rent he's asking for it. But the owner, Thomas Shattovits… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt asks furniture industry to make products safer
5:40 PM.The government wants furniture manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer and more fire-resistant but hasn't committed to regulating the industry. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 17 July
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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US, Aus Jewish communities donate $1m to mosque victims
5:27 PM.Jewish community leaders joined Muslim officials in Christchurch today, to hand over $1 million raised for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks. Audio
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Govt considers broad range of drone regulations
5:23 PM.Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio
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Christchurch craft store accused of racial profiling
5:17 PM.A Māori woman is accusing craft store Lincraft of racial profiling, after she was accused of stealing cross-stitch from one of its shops in Christchurch. But Lincraft denies any allegation of racial… Read more Video, Audio
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Matatā residents not leaving without a fight
5:12 PM.Matatā residents are gearing up for a legal battle to be able to stay in their beachside homes after the council gave them an ultimatum - sell up, at market rate, or prepare for their land to be… Read more Video, Audio
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Teachers to take legal action against Novopay delays
5:08 PM.Teachers unions are planning legal action against the payroll provider for delaying teachers' pay increases and back pay. Audio
- Checkpoint for Wednesday 17th July, 2019