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Thursday, 23 November 2017
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Government wants to be able to punish uncooperative charities
The Government has made a review of the Charities Act one of its priorities, saying one will be underway within its first 100 days. Audio
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Government reveals tax working group plans
Sir Michael Cullen is chairing the group, which has been directed to look at the whole tax system, focussing on measures to cool the housing market, look after the environment and boost business. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thurs 23 Nov
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Nigel Murray 'abused his position' - former Waikato DHB CEO
Former Waikato DHB Nigel Murray abused his power by spending more than $200,000 in three years on travel, and it's staggering the board's chairman says he didn't know the extent of it, Craig Climo… Read more Video, Audio
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A thank you message from Nigel Murray (sort of)
Former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray felt so little compunction about charging tax payers for fine dining, hotels and travel. He's not speaking to us, but we're sure this is what he'd like to say. Video, Audio
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Akld Council picks compromise America's Cup village option
Auckland councillors have chosen a compromise option for creating an America's Cup village, opting to spread bases over three wharves each needing small extensions. Video, Audio
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Pike River ruling 'a monumental win'
23 Nov 2017The Supreme Court has ruled WorkSafe New Zealand's decision to not prosecute Pike River's CEO Peter Whittall was unlawful. John Campbell talks to Anna Osborne and Nigel Hampton. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 23rd November 2017
23 Nov 2017Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
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GPS tracks the secret life of a New Plymouth cat
22 Nov 2017The secret life of a New Plymouth councillor's cat has been exposed after a GPS device revealed Dingle bypassed a trip to the park next door in favour of a visit to the pub. Video, Audio
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No Malone in NZ Commonwealth Games team
22 Nov 2017New Zealand's Commonwealth Games team has nearly tripled in size with the addition of its first para-athletes but there's one glaring omission - Paralympic Liam Malone. Video, Audio
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Councillor faces disciplinary hearing over offensive tweet
22 Nov 2017Hamilton City Councillor Mark Bunting says he is sorry for sending a joke to journalist Angela Cuming, which was a play on her last name, but thought at the time it would make her 'giggle'. Video, Audio
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Expat Zimbabweans celebrate after Mugabe finally resigns
22 Nov 2017Expat Zimbabweans living in New Zealand shed tears of joy as news broke that Robert Mugabe's 37-year dictatorship had finally come to an end. Nita Blake-Persen spoke to some of them. Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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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