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SPCA investigating death at doggy daycare
12 May 2017The SPCA is investigating after a dog was found dead in a pond at a doggy daycare centre in Auckland this week. It is also calling for such facilities to be regulated. Read more Video, Audio
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Govt promises film industry $300 million
New Zealand's booming film industry hopes a $300m government boost will keep the dollars rolling in from Hollywood, Bollywood and beyond. Audio
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Kaikoura MP defends govt response to earthquake
12 May 2017Some business owners say Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith isn't doing enough to help. He joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Kaikoura businesses' desperate plea for help - and visitors
12 May 2017Kaikoura businesses say the drop-off in visitors following the 7.8 quake in November has hurt them so much they'll be forced to lay people off and even close their doors for good. Read more Video, Audio
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Damage in Wellington buildings not picked up by engineers
12 May 2017Wellington City Council says it is extremely concerned after 11 of 27 Wellington buildings cleared by engineers after rapid checks were found to have serious damage that wasn't picked up. Audio
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Dunedin promises beds for all Ed Sheeran fans despite quick sell-out
Dunedin is insisting it will have enough beds for Ed Sheeran fans next year despite motels and hotels selling out within hours of the pop star's first concert date being announced. Audio
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Labour promises $43 million for free GP mental health care
Labour would fund a two-year pilot providing faster and more effective mental health treatment to 40,000 people a year through their GP. Audio
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National Party presents closing arguments at Eminem copyright trial
National party's lawyer told The High Court at Auckland that the basic musical structure of Eminem's song was not original. Audio
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Govt suggests R18 solution to tobacco-targetting dairy thieves
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says cigarettes may have to be sold in R18 locations like liquor stores to stop the rise of violent tobacco-hungry dairy thieves. Video, Audio
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$15.5m 'teaching space' unlike anwhere else in NZ
11 May 2017A Canterbury high school has put a new spin on a modern learning environment by getting rid of traditional classrooms and creating an open space the size of 27 "teaching spaces". Read more Video, Audio
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Dean Barker on Team Japan's challenge for the America's Cup
11 May 2017The America's Cup challenger series is just over a fortnight away. Softbank Team Japan's skipper and CEO, New Zealander Dean Barker talks to Checkpoint. Read more Video, Audio
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