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Checkpoint for Wednesday 26 August 2020
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Survivors face 'maggot' Christchurch terrorist for third day
5:08 PM.Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing.
Brenton Tarrant has been described as a piece of trash in another day of emotive - at times angry - victim impact statements at his… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland church centre of Covid-19 'mini cluster'
5:13 PM.An Auckland church is at the centre of a 'mini cluster' of Covid-19 cases, with five people tested positive for the virus in recent days.
Health authorities expect the group will be linked to the… Read more Audio
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Numbers steady on first day of Covid-19 testing blitz
5:17 PM.Today was the first day of a supposed Covid-19 testing 'blitz' - with steady demand at testing centres but no major increase in numbers.
The government is encouraging people without symptoms in south… Read more Audio
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NZX cyber attacks suggest offshore organised crime - expert
5:21 PM.A computer expert says a second cyber attack on the NZ Stock exchange in as many days suggests an organised offshore group is behind the take down of a high profile target.
The NZX went offline at… Read more Video, Audio
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Yet another police shooting of an unarmed black man in US
5:29 PM.Warning: Details in video story some may find distressing
It's going to take a miracle for him to ever walk again. That from the lawyers for the family of Wisconsin man Jacob Blake, shot seven times… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 26 August 2020
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Degrading conditions at mental health units 'disgusting', change needed now - Shaun Robinson
5:41 PM.The Mental Health Foundation is worried appalling conditions at two secure mental health units have harmed some patients and will scare off people seeking help.
The Chief Ombudsman has named and… Read more Video, Audio
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Health Minister responds to Ombudsman's report on 'degrading' conditions in mental health care
5:50 PM.Health Minister Minister Chris Hipkins was asked if its "good enough" that two DHBs are in breach of the UN convention against torture and degrading treatment, due to conditions at its mental health… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt hopes recycling upgrade will divert more from landfills
5:53 PM.It seems New Zealanders are pretty rubbish at recycling, with 70 percent of recyclable material going to landfill - but it may not be entirely our fault.
A new report out today on standardising… Read more Audio
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Auckland Zoo welcomes first rhino birth in 20 years
5:57 PM.Auckland Zoo has announced the arrival of its much-anticipated baby rhino, the first calf born at the zoo in 20 years.
The baby girl rhino was born on August 14 and is the first child of 30-year-old… Read more Video, Audio
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Christchurch mosque terrorist sentenced - day three update
6:08 PM.Warning: Content of this report may upset some listeners.
On Wednesday evening it was revealed convicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant will not address the court at his sentencing.
Checkpoint reporter… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 - Ardern has complete confidence in border regime
6:13 PM.The Prime Minister says she has complete confidence in the border regime, and the government's ability to keep people in isolation facilities if they refuse to be tested as their release date… Read more Audio
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National pledges to scrap plans to stem water pollution
6:16 PM.'Gone by lunchtime.' That is how the National Party has described its plan to roll back new Freshwater Standards coming into force from next week.
The legislation, only passed earlier this month… Read more Audio
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Wellington councillor 'meant no disrespect' in turning back on waiata
6:20 PM.A Wellington City councillor who turned his back during a supporting waiata says he meant no disrespect.
After the singing stopped Councillor Sean Rush then blocked an attempt by other councillors to… Read more Video, Audio
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Mourning the loss of a Wellington heritage building
6:23 PM.A Wellington heritage house gutted by fire last night will be demolished.
The property at 128 Abel Smith Street was built in 1898 and was a popular hang-out for political and community groups before… Read more Audio