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Tuesday, 5 June 2018
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Trevor Mallard behind idea for more play time at Parliament
5 Jun 2018A playground with a slide, tunnel, stepping stones and maze will be built on a small lawn in front of the Beehive in a bid to make Parliament more family friendly. Speaker Trevor Mallard tells Deputy… Read more Audio
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Sports games, bars, dinner - How Jenny Salesa outspent PM
5 Jun 2018The Minister for Building and Construction and Ethnic Communities travelled to three Rugby League World Cup games paid for by the taxpayer. Video, Audio
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Govt warned of 'chilling effect' of less oil, gas exploration
Cabinet briefing papers reveal the government was warned by officials its plan to curb future oil and gas exploration could have a "chilling effect" on investment if it wasn't handled well. Audio
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Global giants commit to tackling plastic pollution
5 Jun 2018A dozen local and international companies have pledged to make all of their packaging recyclable or compostable by 2025 - which they say will help create a 'circular economy' and reduce waste. Audio
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Evening business for 5 June 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Tests help reveal whether breast cancer patients need chemo
5 Jun 2018Calls are being made for genetic tests to be made more widely available and publicly funded so more breast cancer patients can avoid unnecessary chemotherapy. Audio
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State house meth tested after tenant sought addiction help
A former state house tenant who was allegedly dobbed in by an Auckland DHB says he is still paying back Housing NZ for a meth test three years after his eviction. Read more Video, Audio
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Jim Bolger to lead working group on collective negotiations
5 Jun 2018The former prime minister will head a working group aimed at setting up Fair Pay Agreements between unions and employers, and establishing minimum terms and conditions of employment for all workers in… Read more Video, Audio
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Heavy snow watch in place in southern NZ
5 Jun 2018There's a heavy snow watch in place in Fiordland, Southland and Otago, Georgina Griffiths from MetService says snow could reach 200m in some places. Video, Audio
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Logs left to wash down rivers, into homes -Tolaga Bay locals
5 Jun 2018Tolaga Bay locals say they were lucky no one was injured when a river of forestry logs blasted through their properties during flash flooding. They say the recent intensification of forestry is to… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 5th June 2018
5 Jun 2018Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 1 June 2018
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South Auckland residents shocked fuel tax passed vote
1 Jun 2018South Auckland residents say they are shocked and disappointed at Auckland Council's decision to introduce an 11.5 cent per litre fuel tax from July to fund transport projects. Video, 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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