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Thursday, 14 December 2017
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CTV families determined to fight for prosecution
14 Dec 2017CTV victims' families and survivors say they believe a prosecution over the building's collapse in the 2011 earthquake is still possible, but police say they stand by their decision not to prosecute. Audio
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SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for 19 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the last two decades. Audio
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Auckland Council votes on America's Cup village
A last-ditch ministerial plea failed to push the government's America's Cup village plan over the line with the Auckland Council today. Audio
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Evening Business for 14 December 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Don Brash invited to play after objecting to use of Te Reo
The director of a play about Māori trying to adapt to Pākehā culture says he's delighted Don Brash has agreed to drive from Auckland to Whāngārei tonight to see it. Audio
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Matata resident: 'They will have to physically remove me'
Whakatane District Council has passed a plan change that could force Matata residents from their homes. Marilyn Pearce told John Campbell she's not going anywhere. Video, Audio
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Killer cop Ben McLean pleads guilty to murdering wife
Shocking details have emerged about how Invercargill policeman Benjamin McLean planned and executed his estranged wife, and shot her new partner. Video, Audio
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300,000 families tipped to get an extra $75 a week
14 Dec 2017Parents are welcoming the government's new Families Package, saying it will help them afford asthma inhalers, groceries and petrol. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
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Labour-led government throws open books for first time
14 Dec 2017The government has confirmed details of its Families Package, including an extension to Working for Families, a payment for parents of young babies and a boost to the accommodation supplement. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell,Thursday 14 December 2017
14 Dec 2017Watch Thursday's full show here. Video
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
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RNZB board committed to ensuring ballet is supportive workplace
The Royal New Zealand Ballet says it is a responsible employer and has always taken employees' concerns, particularly those alleging any kind of bullying, intimidation or abuse, extremely seriously. Audio
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Govt funding for food in schools programme to end
Manurewa High School principal Pete Jones says the Kickstart programme, which provides food to children at low decile schools, has become normalised, and there is no longer any stigma. Audio
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