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Today In Parliament Thursday 8 September 2016
6:55 PM.Parliament's adjourned for the weekend, ending a week spent mostly under urgency to pass one bill that took eighteen hours from start to finish after the Government left the gate open for the… Read more Audio
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Lewis Stanton becomes Nelson's hot election issue
6:27 PM.Nelson's long-time protester and pavement occupier, Lewis Stanton, is becoming a hot election issue in the town. A mayoral candidate has promised a solution...if he's elected. Read more Video, Audio
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Homeless could live in spare rooms, mayoral candidate says
6:24 PM.A Wellington mayoral candidate is suggesting people make their spare rooms available to the homeless, as the council discusses how to deal with the growing issue. Audio
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Presidential candidates share stage and military plans
6:20 PM.The two United States presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, have laid out their military plans. It's the first time the two have shared the same stage. Audio
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Laywers are pulling out of legal aid work - Sir Ron Young
6:16 PM.A former judge is warning that large numbers of lawyers pulling out of legal aid work, could leave New Zealanders without their right to a fair trial. Audio
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Child sex offender legislation passes in Parliament
6:11 PM.Parliament has just passed legislation to set up a register for child sex offenders, but opposition MPs say it's still not enough to protect children. Audio
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No funding decisions made, Hekia Parata says
6:08 PM.Minister of Education Hekia Parata is assuring teachers and parents that no funding decisions have been made, following the rejection of a proposal to introduce "global funding". Audio
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Apple unveils new iPhone with 2 cameras and wireless headphones
5:56 PM.Apple has unveiled a new iPhone with high-resolution cameras and something missing....the small socket millions of people have used to years to plug in headphones. Video, Audio
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Protestors will be treated as terrorists - submitters
5:54 PM.MPs have been told New Zealanders who engage in protests at sea could be treated as a terrorist and face draconian punishment under a new bill. Audio
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600 new corrections officers needed in next year
5:51 PM.The Corrections Department is being forced to hire an extra 600 prison guards to cope with a rapidly rising prison population. Audio
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PM promotes Clark for UN job while in Laos
5:47 PM.Prime Minister John Key has been using his meetings at the East Asia Summit in Laos to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the United Nations. Audio
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Colin Craig sued for defamation
5:42 PM.Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is being accused of sending love letters to his press secretary, but questions are being raised as to whether she reciprocated. Sarah Robson joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Hazardous waste could seep into the sea, Gore council told
5:39 PM.About 10,000 tonnes of waste holed up in a Southland building could seep into the sea if the Mataura river floods, the Gore District Council has been warned. Audio
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Man wanted by police dies after jumping from Harbour Bridge
5:37 PM.A man who jumped off the Auckland Harbour Bridge and died after a pursuit today had been wanted by police for weeks and had four warrants for his arrest, police say. Audio
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Evening business for 8 September 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Wild weather damages trees, disturbs flights
5:28 PM.Two New Zealand flights have been struck by lightning this afternoon on a wild day of weather in parts of the North and South Island. Maja Burry reports. Video, Audio
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Three quarters of legal aid offices will soon close
5:24 PM.Legal aid offices in in Waitakere, Napier, Christchurch, Manukau, New Plymouth and Rotorua will soon close, leaving only two in New Zealand. Liz Bulger of the Law Society joins Checkpoint. Audio
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NZ Rugby slammed for Chiefs investigation
5:24 PM.A group of organisations has penned an open letter to NZ Rugby, saying its investigation into the Chiefs scandal was "not appropriate". Dr Jackie Blue joins Checkpoint in the studio. Read more Video, Audio
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Hekia Parata's funding plans rejected by advisory group
5:17 PM.An advisory group has rejected the Minister of Education's plans for a global budget funding system for schools. Hekia Parata joined Checkpoint to discuss the opposition her plans received. Video, Audio
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Today in Parliament for 7 September 2016
6:55 PM.Government bogged down by a filibuster as Opposition parties hi-jack its Housing Legislation Amendment Bill, introduced under urgency on Tuesday, tabling amendments which have to be debated before… Read more Audio
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Havelock Nth business package not worth it - local butcher
6:26 PM.Just one Havelock North business hit by the town's water crisis has had its application for financial help processed by the Hastings District Council. A local butcher says it's not worth the hassle. Audio
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Syria govt accused of choking dozens in chlorine attack
6:25 PM.Syrian government forces have been accused of a chlorine gas attack in the Syrian city of Aleppo that has suffocated dozens of people. Video, Audio
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Department of Conservation to crack down on illegal hunting
6:22 PM.The Department of Conservation plans to crack down on hunters who break the law, especially those hunting after dark on public land. Audio
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Barack Obama on final trip to Asia as US president
6:18 PM.US President Barack Obama's final trip to Asia has generated considerable media interest, with a spectacular diplomatic faux pa by the Phillippines President yesterday. Audio
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Strippers allegations against Chiefs unsubstantiated - Steve Tew
6:08 PM.NZ Rugby CEO Steve Tew is disappointed Chiefs players hired a stripper for their end of season function - but says their investigation found everything that happened was consensual. Video, Audio
