Checkpoint for Thursday 1 August 2019
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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to expand from 24 to 32 teams
6:22 PM.New Zealand Football say they're "cautiously optimistic" about where their bid stands after confirmation of an increase in teams for the next Women's World Cup. Video, Audio
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Contractor says Christchurch building firm owes him $10,000
6:18 PM.Christchurch painting firm DC Painting says Canterbury-based building company Welhaus Limited owes it $10,000. Owner David Christensen spoke to Christchurch reporter Anan Zaki. Audio
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NZ’s polytechnics to merge into single super institute
6:08 PM.Editor of Tertiary Insight Dave Guerin says there won't be any substantial changes to the polytech sector for several years. He spoke to Checkpoint host Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
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91-year-old petitions govt to re-open Manawatu Gorge
5:56 PM.A 91-year-old man passionate about getting the Manawatu Gorge reopened has collected 863 signatures by hand because he doesn't have a computer. Noni Sandilands caught a train to Parliament today to… Read more Video, Audio
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Māori ministers helping resolve Ihumātao dispute
5:54 PM.Acting Prime Minister Kelvin Davis says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shouldn't go to Ihumātao on her return from Tokelau, but rather leave the job to Māori ministers, who are doing a good job trying… Read more Audio
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Mixed reaction to national water regulator
5:49 PM.The government's being told the new, national water regulator will need teeth if it's to be effective in delivering on its promise to clean up New Zealand's drinking water. Audio
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Family says EQC’s offer is not enough to fix their broken home
5:37 PM.A Christchurch family offered a total of $126,000 to fix their damaged on-sold home are concerned it won't be anywhere near enough - but EQC says it doesn't have any proof it won't be. Logan Church… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 1 August
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hapu wants shooting club land recognised
5:26 PM.The Kaitiaki - or guardians - of a maunga north of Auckland say the controversial Auckland Shooting Club should never have been allowed to operate there because the land is wahi tapu or sacred. Video, Audio
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Parents deliver strong message to son's killer during sentencing
5:22 PM.Simon Walker was today sentenced to seven years in jail after pleading guilty to the kidnapping and manslaughter of 26-year old Mitchell Paterson in July last year. Video, Audio
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Vodafone to roll out 5G network in NZ
5:17 PM.Vodafone is stealing a march on its rivals by unveiling plans to roll out the next generation of mobile communications in New Zealand in December. But it won't come cheap - customers will need a new… Read more Video, Audio
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‘Gloves off’ as Southland leaders fight govt over polytechnic merger
5:12 PM.Invercargill leaders are upset with the government's decision to merge the country's polytechnics, saying it will kill off Southland's already successful model. Stand up for SIT campaign director… Read more Video, Audio
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Polytechnics set for biggest ever shake-up in NZ history
5:08 PM.By this time next year, the nation's 16 polytechnics will be rolled into a single super institute with more than 100,000 students and responsibility for nearly all of the country's on-the-job… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Thursday 1st August, 2019
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
