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Calls for cinemas to screen classifications
6:26 PM.The Film and Video Labelling Body is pushing to reinstate a law that would force cinemas to screen warnings at the beginning of films. Its call follows the release of A Star is Born, which some… Read more Audio
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Unemployment levels at 10-year low
6:24 PM.The number of people out of work has hit a 10-year low, as more people are finding work and more jobs are being created. But some say a significant number of people are still struggling to get enough… Read more Audio
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NZ First accepts Jami-Lee Ross offer of proxy vote
6:21 PM.In yet another twist in the Jami-Lee Ross saga, New Zealand First has agreed to cast the MP's vote while he is away from Parliament. NZ First leader Winston Peters fronted to reporters at Parliament… Read more Audio
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Democrats pick up 26 seats in the House
6:13 PM.Harry Horton joins Checkpoint from Washington with the latest on the US midterm elections. Video, Audio
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#ThisIsOurTime urges rethink of ban on men in intl netball
5:54 PM.The men's netball community is calling for the International Netball Federation to reconsider its stance on reserving professional netball for women only. Audio
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Thousands of students sit 2018 NCEA exams
5:51 PM.Students studying social studies, dance, art history, earth and space science, french or drama have had their first shot at this year's NCEA exams. Audio
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Jacinda Ardern gifts bible to Ratana church amid celebrations
5:47 PM.Iwi leaders, politicians and thousands of Ratana church followers have arrived at the pa near Whanganui to celebrate 100 years of the faith. RNZ Maori News Correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan… Read more Video, Audio
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Midwives’ union criticised by nurses for devaluing their work
5:40 PM.DHB midwives will strike later this month, as their union calls for more money than what nurses are paid. But nurses say that's not fair, and their union says MERAS approach is devaluing the role of… Read more Audio
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US midterm ‘a referendum on Donald Trump’
5:36 PM.CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes says Democrats are already saying how they will be investigating Donald Trump, even though it's yet to be confirmed that they have taken control of the House… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 7 November 2018
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Stacey Abrams vying to be US' first African-American female Governor
5:25 PM.We go live to Georgia, where democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is vying to become America's first African-American female Governor. Political reporter Kira Lerner talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
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Wins and losses for Democrats as votes are counted
5:22 PM.A US voter in Auckland says she's delighted the count so far suggests the Democrats have taken the House of Representatives. She spoke to Jessie Chiang. Video, Audio
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US voters: Why we voted the way we did
5:20 PM.US voters explain who they voted for and why. Video, Audio
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NZ First accepts Jami-Lee Ross’ proxy vote
5:14 PM.New Zealand First has accepted Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote while he's away from Parliament. Party leader Winston Peters talks to Lisa Owen about why the party accepted the former National MP's offer. Video, Audio
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US midterms race ‘neck and neck’
5:09 PM.US Correspondent Steve Mort joins Checkpoint live from Florida, where people have been voting in the US elections. US media are reporting the Democrats have taken control of the US House of… Read more Video, Audio
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Regions hope to get slice of tourism funding boost
6:25 PM.With more than five million tourists predicted to visit New Zealand by 2024, it's sink or swim for the tourism industry. But there are hopes the government's new tourism strategy, as well as a boost… Read more Audio
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Kiwis bet more than $2m on Melbourne Cup
6:17 PM.More than $2 million in bets had been made in New Zealand on the Melbourne Cup by midday - up $500,000 on the same time last year. TAB bookmaker Mark Stafford spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Consortium reveal their vision for an Auckland waterfront stadium
6:14 PM.The bells and whistles keep coming for Auckland's proposed downtown stadium - with backers now saying it could contain a Māori cultural centre and Kelly Tarltons. Video, Audio
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Midwives strike ‘will be difficult for women and their babies’
6:08 PM.DHBs spokesperson Jim Green says the midwives' strike will be very disruptive to mothers and babies, and will likely result in inductions and caesareans being postponed. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
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Consumers should be wary of unnecessary breakdown insurance
5:57 PM.Car buyers are being warned-off mechanical breakdown insurance when buying a new set of wheels. Consumer New Zealand says the insurance is heavily promoted by dealers and could add more than… Read more Audio
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Paula Bennett: ‘I stand by what we did and how we did it’
5:50 PM.National's deputy leader Paula Bennett has spoken for the first time since the leak of another recording involving Jami-Lee Ross. She told RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson she has no regrets with… Read more Audio
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MPs’ 48 hour trip to Japan cost taxpayers $24,000
5:47 PM.ACT Party leader David Seymour says MPs Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee's whirlwind trip to Japan at the weekend was a massive waste of taxpayer's cash and they should pay the money back. Audio
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Beneficiaries recruited for aged care jobs, but more workers needed
5:40 PM.Aged care providers want urgent changes to immigration rules to plug what they describe as gaping holes in their caregiver and nursing workforces. Audio
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Evening business for 6 November 2018
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Midwives reject DHBs pay offer, vote to strike
5:26 PM.District health board midwives have rejected a pay offer and voted to go on strike later this month. They are planning to strike for two hours, twice a day, every day in hospitals throughout the… Read more Video, Audio
