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Tuesday, 21 July 2020
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Politics: Is 'mental health' an excuse for bad behaviour?
21 Jul 2020The quickly-moving story around disgraced National MP Andrew Falloon has raised questions about the use of mental health as an excuse for bad behaviour or a potential shield from scrutiny.
The Mental… Read more Audio
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Falloon abruptly resigns as more indecency allegations revealed
21 Jul 2020The National Party has been derailed by yet another scandal, with the abrupt resignation of disgraced MP Andrew Falloon.
The news broke on Monday that he had quit Parliament at the election, after it… Read more Audio
Monday, 20 July 2020
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Porirua still desperate for 2000 new homes, but what environmental impact?
20 Jul 2020A proposal to build 2000 houses over two decades in Porirua is desperately needed, but at what cost?
More than 100 submissions have been made on the proposed development which sits directly across… Read more Video, Audio
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Te Tairawhiti prepares for another storm after weekend deluge
20 Jul 2020Locals in Te Tairawhiti are preparing for another storm after a deluge of rain at the weekend flooded a highway and sent forest slash tumbling down the river to beaches.
While having to deal with… Read more Audio
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Mataura demands removal of potentially toxic ouvea waste
20 Jul 2020Mataura residents are demanding the removal of potentially toxic waste after another close call in their town.
The so-called ouvea premix stored in a disused paper mill came under threat again when… Read more Audio
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Ben Thomas discusses impact of Falloon's resignation
20 Jul 2020Checkpoint has confirmed that Rangitata MP, National's Andrew Falloon will not seek re-election after behaviour described as 'unbecoming of an MP'.
Sources have told Checkpoint the first-term MP sent… Read more Video, Audio
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Brother of Whakaari eruption victim hopes tours will resume
20 Jul 2020The brother of a man who was killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption says he hopes tours on the island will be able to resume soon.
Mark Inman says a new warning system which can forecast future… Read more Audio
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Auckland school staff prepare for more hungry kids in Term 3
Staff at an Auckland school are preparing for what is expected to be the worst term yet for students turning up without lunch. Read more Video, Audio
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Victoria considers tougher restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise
20 Jul 2020New cases in Victoria continue to bounce around, as the state considers tougher restrictions, even for those in lockdown in Melbourne.
There are 275 new cases in the state, down from more than 360 on… Read more Audio
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Warehouse to cut up to 750 jobs as restructure announced
20 Jul 2020The Warehouse is proposing to cut up to 750 jobs - or the equivalent of 320 full time roles - in a restructure announced on Monday.
The job losses are on top of those already earmarked for The… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 20 July
20 Jul 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Northland flooding: Fears farmers won't survive until next season
20 Jul 2020A Northland MP is warning that farmers impacted by flooding over the weekend won't be able to survive the next season.
The Civil Defence Minister visited the region to survey the damage and is… Read more 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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