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Checkpoint for Tuesday 11 August 2020
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Crusaders confirm Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy damaged
6:24 PM.The Crusaders have confirmed the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy has been damaged after the team secured the competition title at the weekend.
The nine-time champions continued their reign of success by… Read more Audio
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NZDF apologises, compensates injured soldier after 31 years
6:23 PM.A former soldier left a tetraplegic due to a Defence Force failure has been given a formal apology and compensation 31 years after the incident.
George Nepata received a formal apology this morning… Read more Audio
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Clean-up underway after St Paul's Dunedin Cathedral fire
6:19 PM.Dunedin churchgoers have begun cleaning up after a fire broke out in the roof of St Paul's Cathedral early this morning.
Firefighters were called to the Anglican Cathedral at the corner of Moray… Read more Video, Audio
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Pike recovery halted after dangerous residue discovered
6:16 PM.The recovery of the Pike River Mine's entry tunnel has been halted, after the discovery of a carcinogenic residue. It has been found on the walls, the roof and mining equipment and could even be on… Read more Audio
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Phil Goff responds to report critical of Auckland CCOs
6:06 PM.A highly critical review of organisations controlled by Auckland Council paints a picture of dysfunction and a lack of accountability.
The five so called CCOs - Auckland Transport, Pānuku, Watercare… Read more Video, Audio
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Paul Henry backs idea for monetising Covid-19 managed isolation
5:54 PM.Calls to further monetise managed isolation are growing louder with veteran broadcaster Paul Henry chiming in.
Henry, himself in managed isolation, having returned home, was back in New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Ashley Bloomfield gets his first Covid-19 test
5:51 PM.Another case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand - this time a man in his twenties who travelled from Melbourne at the end of July.
The positive test came on the 12th day of his managed… Read more Video, Audio
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Family fights chaotic system in caring for disabled foster child
5:41 PM.A Woodville family has spoken about their nightmare ordeal trying to get funding and support to look after their severely disabled foster child.
Dairy farmers Pip and Jules Cook care for 15-year-old… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 11 August 2020
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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National caucus to vote against Cannabis legalisation - Judith Collins
5:20 PM.National wants to establish a police unit to disrupt gangs, tighten border controls to prevent drugs entering the country and expand the use of alcohol and drug courts.
The party's leader Judith… Read more Video, Audio
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Report describes dysfunction in Auckland Council organisations
5:16 PM.A highly critical report released today into council-controlled organisations in Auckland paints a picture of dysfunction, confusion and detachment from the main council.
A panel led by lawyer Miriam… Read more Audio
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National to get tough on gangs but Strike Force Raptor name gone
5:12 PM.National is promising to get tough on gangs and youth offenders, as it hit the campaign trail in earnest today.
Leader Judith Collins announced their law and order policy in Taupō today.
She has… Read more Audio
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Woodhouse's isolation homeless mystery man claim debunked
5:07 PM.Checkpoint can reveal a homeless person did in fact stay in managed isolation at Auckland's Crowne Plaza hotel, but he had every right to be there.
National's health spokesman Michael Woodhouse… Read more Video, Audio