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Checkpoint for Thursday 6 August 2020
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Ombudsman discusses daming report on Oranga Tamariki
5:07 PM.Oranga Tamariki has been routinely taking new born pēpi from their parents without any warning, using court orders obtained without whānau having a say, according to a critical report from the chief… Read more Video, Audio
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Oranga Tamariki boss responds to damning report
5:16 PM.Oranga Tamariki has been routinely taking new born pēpi from their parents without any warning, using court orders obtained without whānau having a say, according to a critical report from the Chief… Read more Video, Audio
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Anger in Beirut at news explosion could have been prevented
5:25 PM.In Beirut anger is building after officials admitted yesterday's catastrophic port explosion could have been prevented.
As the capital continues to smoulder, an email trail has described the more… Read more Video, Audio
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Pike survivor Russell Smith says loader saved his life
5:30 PM.A survivor of the Pike River mine explosion says the loader pulled out of the tunnel this week, helped save his life.
Today, Russell Smith got to have a close up look at the vehicle he was driving… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 6 August 2020
5:38 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Grace Millane's murderer appeals conviction, sentence
5:45 PM.Warning: Report contains details that may be disturbing to some listeners.
Questions of consent have been raised - once again - in the Grace Millane case as it returned to court today.
Ms Millane… Read more Audio
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Pipe bombs used in attempt to break into Hamilton ATM machine
5:49 PM.Pipe bombs were used by thieves trying to get cash out of a Hamilton ATM machine in the early hours of this morning sparking a major police emergency.
The Chartwell Shopping Centre was cordoned-off… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt rejects idea of privately-run managed isolation facilities
5:52 PM.The government is giving the thumbs down to the idea of privately-run managed isolation facilities in the short-term.
Talks of private pay-as-you-go isolation hotels emerged from the Covid-19… Read more Video, Audio
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Dental clinic set up before Beehive highlights cost of care
5:55 PM.A very public dentist check up might sound like the stuff of nightmares, but a mobile dental clinic was set up in front of the Beehive today to prove a point - the price of keeping your teeth in check… Read more Video, Audio
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Dead 2yo Hineihana Mausii let down by system - coroner
6:06 PM.Doctors say the coroner's findings into the death of Dunedin toddler Hineihana Sosefina Mausii demonstrate the need for change.
A coroner says the two-year-old was let down by a system which allowed… Read more Audio
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Covid updates prudent, not a campaign strategy - Health Minister
6:11 PM.A special Covid card designed to help with contact tracing will be trialled on a small group of people in Rotorua. The government says the card developed in conjunction with Otago Univeristy and… Read more Video, Audio
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Doctors angry at DIY cervical screening test delay
6:21 PM.The delay of a DIY cervical cancer screening test is angering doctors - and they're warning of a looming crisis of undiagnosed cancer.
The test, which women can do themselves, has been promised since… Read more Audio
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MPs depart debating chamber after dramatic political year
6:24 PM.MPs are now preparing to hit the campaign as Parliament shuts up shop before the general election.
They've spent the afternoon giving their final speeches in the debating chamber.
Here's RNZ deputy… Read more Audio