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Thursday, 22 October 2015
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Botched South Dunedin cycle network scaled back
The Dunedin City Council is scaling back its botched South Dunedin cycle network, saying it will have to do less of it, better. Audio
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Former MPs spend 700k on taxpayer travel
Former MPs and their partners have spent almost three quarters of a million dollars of taxpayer money on travel in the year to June. Amelia Langford reports. Audio
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Tribunal report - Crown deceived Whanganui Maori over land grab
A Waitangi Tribunal report has found the Crown was deceitful when it bought land from Whanganui Maori and is responsible for the deprived state many of them live in now. Audio
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Charter funding disappoints and appalls
Education leaders say they are disappointed, hurt and appalled that the Government has again paid charter schools for more students than they actually have. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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Police failed to properly protect a vulnerable child
The police are being criticised for failing to properly protect a vulnerable two-year-old who arrived at hospital with suspicious injuries. The Independent Police Complaints Authority says the boy was… Read more Audio
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Asbestos dust in corridors, clinical rooms in Dunedin Hospital
Asbestos dust has been found in corridors and clinical rooms in Dunedin Hospital, and staff and patients, including pregnant women, may have been exposed. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 22 October 2015
22 Oct 2015Asbestos dust in corridors, clinical rooms in Dunedin Hospital, Police failed to properly protect a vulnerable child, Tribunal report - Crown deceived Whanganui Maori over land grab, Former MPs spend… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
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Today In Parliament for 21 October 2015 - evening edition
Amy Adams answers questions on crime statistics and broadband - and gets a ringing endorsement from her Prime Minister; Andrew Little asks John Key about foreign investment in land; Two Government… Read more Audio
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Couple prepare to sue the police over 1080 investigation
A Golden Bay couple are preparing to sue the police over the way they were treated during the investigation into the 1080 blackmail case. Audio
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Alex Fisher's body wrapped in bedding
Police have released photos of the bedding found wrapped around the body of 10-year-old Alex Fisher, as they continue to piece together what happened. Audio
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Teacher denies relationship with young boy
A teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy has wept in Court as she denied sleeping with him or sending him text messages. Audio
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Tougher penalties for drivers who flee from police
The Police Minister is confident that tougher penalties for drivers who flee officers will send them a message it won't be tolerated. Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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