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Book on the invasion of Waikato by British being released
6:24 PM.The first single volume history about the British invasion of Waikato since 1879 will be released this weekend. Its author, historian Vincent O'Malley, spoke to Te Manu Korihi reporter Aaron Smale. Video, Audio
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New migrant policy fails to fly
6:20 PM.Figures release to RNZ show a policy to encourage skilled migrants to leave Auckland is not working as desired - and experts blame a lack of jobs in the regions. Audio
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Auckland mayoral candidates quizzed on some Auckland trivia
6:16 PM.How well do the Auckland mayoral candidates know the city they want to lead? Checkpoint plays: So You Think You Can Be Auckland Mayor. Video, Audio
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Public hospital Doctors strike - but DHBs "mystified"
6:11 PM.As resident doctors around the country announce strike action over working conditions, the DHBs they work for say they're mystified by the union's claims and have tried to fix the issues. Alex Ashton… Read more Audio
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Rankin recounts working in the Conservative Party
6:07 PM.The former Conservative CEO Christine Rankin, recounts what it was like to work in the Party while a scandal unfolded within its ranks. Audio
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New Years' celebrations in Mount Maunganui are under threat
5:57 PM.New Years Eve celebrations which attract thousands of young people at Mount Maunganui could be canned after they were deemed too costly and unsafe. Audio
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Plans to boost kiwi numbers above 100,000 by 2030
5:54 PM.The Government has unveiled a new plan to boost kiwi numbers above 100-thousand by 2030, but the Greens say it relies on more than a million dollars from charity to work. Audio
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How is voter turnout going in this year's local body elections?
5:49 PM.Turnout in the current local body elections is up from previous years in the South Island, as the voting period nears its end. Audio
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Dunedin cleaner stands charged with murdering a co-worker
5:43 PM.A young Dunedin cleaner killed his supervisor because she was complaining against him according to the Crown. Ian Telfer reports. Audio
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Evening Business News for 3 October 2016
5:38 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Video, Audio
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Salvation Army says there are clear figures of how many children in poverty
5:29 PM.The Prime Minister says it is hard to put a specific figure on how many children live in poverty in New Zealand - but the Salvation Army disagrees, and meanwhile, says the problem is ever increasing.
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PM rejects Children's Commissioner's call to cut child poverty by 10% by 2018
5:26 PM.Prime Minister John Key is rejecting the Children's Commissioner's call for a 10 percent reduction in child poverty by the end of next year - but Labour wants it to take up the challenge. Audio
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DHBs employment chair responds to planned strike
5:21 PM.DHBs respond to the announcement that doctors will strike over their working conditions. Julie Patterson, speaks to Checkpoint on behalf of the district health boards. Video, Audio
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Doctors to strike over working conditions
5:17 PM.More than 3000 doctors across the country will strike for two days, in protest of working conditions including hours and shift-patterns. Audio
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Colin Craig violated confidentiality, press sec's lawyer says
5:08 PM.Colin Craig has been ordered to pay his former press secretary Rachel MacGregor $128.780 in damages. MacGregor's lawyer Linda Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Tuvaluans celebrate Tuvaluan Language Week
6:27 PM.Tuvalu is celebrating its culture with Tuvaluan Language Week, and many in New Zealand are joining in the celebrations. Video, Audio
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Indonesian fishermen head to court seeking unpaid wages
6:25 PM.Twenty six Indonesian fisherman say they were treated like slaves while working for a South Korean company in New Zealand water - and are heading to court seeking unpaid wages. Audio
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Views disabled are unfit for council of 'the dark ages'
6:21 PM.A Northland man with cerebral palsy who's worked with councils for years says the condition would not get in the way of a Dunedin man standing for public office. Audio
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New study casts doubts over Chch plans for pubs and bars
6:15 PM.A new study showing the benefits of shutting the pub early has cast doubt on Christchurch's plan to loosen alcohol rules, and allow bars to stay open longer. Audio
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Colin Craig made to pay $1.2m after being found guilty of defamation
6:08 PM.A jury has found the former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig guilty of defaming Jordan Williams, and will have to pay more than $1.2 million in damages. Audio
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Manawatu man turns empty land into cricket field
5:53 PM.Ben McKelvie has turned his empty land into a cricket field and is welcoming local teams - and the Black Caps - to come play. Video, Audio
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New protections for endangered pangolins
5:52 PM.A global trade ban has been imposed on trade in highly endangered pangolins, a scaly creature that is the world's most poached mammal. Video, Audio
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Joseph Parker's little brother to make professional boxing debut
5:49 PM.While Joseph Parker is already a well known name in boxing, he may soon have to share the limelight with little brother John. Audio
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Cousins sentenced to prison time after vicious road rage attack
5:46 PM.Two cousins are being sent to prison after a vicious road rage attack, in which the two men beat another with a tire iron before running him over. Audio
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Grandfather who freed family from burning car wins bravery award
5:43 PM.The Bravery Awards have been presented at a ceremony in Wellington today, with a grandfather who freed a family from a burning car, and a Wellington teenager, taking the top awards. Video, Audio
