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Tuesday, 12 April 2016
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DHBs, not local councils, to decide on fluoridation
The often contentious decision on fluoridating water supplies is to be taken away from local councils. Video, Audio
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Government wants mandatory reporting of all school staff
The Government wants mandatory reporting for all school support staff, not just teachers and principals. Audio
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Inky the Octopus' great escape
A popular octopus has pulled off a great escape from the National Aquarium. Video, Audio
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Abortion clinics in the US closing fast
A few weeks ago, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump came under fire for his comments that women who have abortions should be punished. Audio
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Kirk Penney returns to the Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers will welcome home a high-flying Kiwi for the twilight of his basketball career. Audio
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Murder-accused was sexually assaulted, says defence
Leonard Nattrass-Berquist is one of only two people who know what happened inside unit one at Ascot Epsom motel where a man was fatally bashed. Audio
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Māori Party may withdraw Kermadec support
The Labour and Maori Parties say they may withdraw their support for a law change to create a massive ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands. Audio
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Cladding failing on Auckland Council building
The high rise office tower that Auckland Council bought just a few years ago is failing, and any one of the large granite slabs that make up its exterior could fall at any time. Audio
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Compass meets with Southern DHB over meals
For weeks now, we've been covering the food a company called Compass is providing to Dunedin Hospital, Southland Hospital and meals on wheels recipients in the Otago-Soutland area. Audio
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Evening business for 12 April 2016
12 Apr 2016News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Prominent man asks for permanent name suppression
The well-known man at the centre of a Northland indecency trial has applied for permanent name suppression. Audio
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Fluoride responsibility shifts to DHBs
The Government is taking the highly contentious decision about fluoridation of local water supplies away from local authorities. 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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