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Thursday, 31 May 2018
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Auckland Council greenlights 11.5 cent petrol tax
31 May 2018An Auckland petrol tax is now a reality after the council voted two-to-one in favour. Petrol prices will go up by 11.5 cents a litre in July. Auckland Issues Correspondent Todd Niall reports. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Thursday, 31st May, 2018
31 May 2018Watch Thursday's full programme here.
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Wednesday, 30 May 2018
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Hawke's Bay communities label chlorination 'overreaction'
30 May 2018Locals in the seaside villages of Haumoana and Te Awanga, near Cape Kidnappers, say their bore has never had any issues so the decision to chlorinate their water is a complete "overreaction" to the… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Airbnb hosts could soon pay tax to council
30 May 2018Airbnb's Auckland hosts might soon have to pay a visitor accommodation rate to Auckland Council. Some say it's unfair because they're already paying rates, but Auckland's mayor says they need to pay… Read more Audio
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Security guard for Hillmorton Acutes won't be allowed to restrain patients
30 May 2018A security guard is to be placed in the Adult Acutes Inpatient Unit at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital, but nurses say that isn't enough to stop assaults. Video, Audio
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MPs told there's no evidence banks are ripping off customers
30 May 2018The Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank have appeared before the Finance and Expenditure select committee to update members on their investigation into the conduct of retail banks. Audio
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Green Party demanding help for meth testing evictees
The Green Party is demanding the government put things right for the victims of what it describes as the country's methamphetamine testing hysteria. Benedict Collins reports. Audio
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Small SI town without internet, cell phone coverage for 10 days
30 May 2018More than 50 homes and businesses near Murchison have had no internet or cell phone coverage for 10 days after lightning struck a nearby cell phone tower. Video, Audio
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Small Canterbury community facing complete eviction
30 May 2018Selwyn District Council is concerned about the cost of building a new sewarage scheme and is now considering not renewing Selwyn Huts owners' licences. Read more Video, Audio
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Law Society admits sexual harassment failings
30 May 2018Law Society president Kathryn Beck has apologised to lawyers who've been sexually harassed, admitting the society has failed to provide the leadership needed to make the profession safe. Audio
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HNZ contractor says meth repairs waste of time
A Housing New Zealand contractor says she's baffled by how much money HNZ has paid cleaning up the "perceived threat" of methamphetamine, while neglecting "real threats" such as mould. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 30 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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