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Thursday, 3 May 2018
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Swimmers fume at proposal to pave over outdoor pool
3 May 2018Anger is growing at a proposal to pave over an Olympic-sized outdoor pool at the New Plymouth Aquatic Centre, and fill in the diving pool as part of a $33m revamp of the complex. Video, Audio
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Staff, customers in shock after Countdown security guard death
3 May 2018A 17-year-old made a tearful appearance in court charged with manslaughter after police say a security guard died after being hit by a single punch at Papakura Countdown. Audio
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104-year-old flies to Switzerland to legally end own life
3 May 2018Australian exologist and botanist David Goodall says he is losing his independence so has bid Australia farewell and will fly across the world to end his life. Video, Audio
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Mushroom farm neighbours sick of 'cow poo...putrid' smell
3 May 2018Havelock North residents living near a smelly mushroom farm say they've been let down by both the district and regional councils which have allowed the farm to get away with breaching its resource… Read more Video, Audio
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Minister, principals back high school drug discussion
Principals say resources, such as a controversial methamphetamine information booklet given to Massey High School students, are important for preparing teenagers for life outside of school. The… Read more Video, Audio
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Realtors face $200,000 fine over quake-prone property
3 May 2018People living in a quake-prone Lower Hutt apartment building will have to find new homes following their landlords' conviction for failing to carry out urgent strengthening work. Video, Audio
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Midwives march: 'I've never seen such a level of hopelessness'
3 May 2018Thousands of midwives have marched in 10 centres across the country to demand better pay and working conditions. A 13,000-strong petition was also presented to Health Minister David Clark. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 3 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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'A coward's punch needs to be condemned'
3 May 2018Counties Manukau Inspector Dave Glossop told John Campbell king-hit punches, or what police are describing as 'coward punches' must be condemned. His comments follow a Countdown security guard's… Read more Audio
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Teen charged over Countdown security guard's death
3 May 2018A 17-year-old male, who was on bail, has been charged with the manslaughter of a security guard at a South Auckland supermarket. The teen is alleged to have killed the guard with just one punch. Video, Audio
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Ministry told cash-strapped DHB what to tell ministers
The Health Ministry drafted a letter which the chair of the cash-strapped Canterbury District Health board then sent to the government saying it could work with existing funding. John Campbell… Read more 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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