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Thursday, 9 November 2017
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Auckland Council struggling to get building work signed off
Aucklanders waiting for a final sign-off for building work are experiencing an almost 25% wait due to staff shortages and increased activity. Todd Niall reports. Audio
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Boaties vs Council with worm in the middle
9 Nov 2017Craig Chapman says the Mediterranean fanworm, which can grow to more than 60 centimetres long, is well-established in Whangarei harbour, so the council shouldn't be stopping boaties using their boats.
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Motorbike accident should never have happened, family says
Aaron Jones was rounding a corner when he fell off his bike, sending it flying over a fence. It struck Bruce Honore in the back of the head, killing the 68-year-old and injuring his wife. Audio
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Teenager describes being put in police cell in kidnapping trial
9 Nov 2017A teenager has described feeling cold, helpless and scared when he was locked in a police cell by a senior officer. He says Inspector Hurimoana Dennis threatened to arrest him. Video, Audio
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Teachers, principals worried restraint rules too tough
9 Nov 2017There's agreement teachers should only restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others, but warn that some are now afraid to even do that because of possible repercussions. Audio
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Nosh reborn as Grocer's Market, but under the same premise
Grocer's Market owner Aaron Drever is convincing workers and suppliers, collectively owed more than a million dollars, to get back on board by promising to sell his house if he has to. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 9 November 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Babies in Parliament the ‘beginning of some changes’
Grandad Mallard, aka Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard, cradles fellow MPs' babies as he tells John Campbell he wants Parliament to lead by example and be a more supportive workplace for working… Read more Video, Audio
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No level playing field for Pacific Rugby
Samoa Rugby is bankrupt and has called for support, but Pacific Rugby Welfare CEO Daniel Leo says it doesn't have to be that way. He tells John Campbell World Rugby needs to step up. Video, Audio
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Police join forces with Facebook to find missing children
9 Nov 2017Through a new AMBER Alerts system, media organisations and every Facebook user within a 160-kilometre radius of the area where the child has gone missing will receive an alert. Audio
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Jesus Christ, Queen removed from Parliamentary Prayer
9 Nov 2017Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has caused ripples among MPs on all sides of the House after removing references to the Queen and Jesus Christ in the Parliamentary prayer. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Thursday 9 November 2017
9 Nov 2017Full episode of Checkpoint with John Campbell for Thursday 9 November 2017. Video
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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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