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Tuesday, 15 August 2017
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Labour shifts on capital gains tax, but leaves door open
15 Aug 2017Labour has changed its position under its new leader Jacinda Ardern, and now says it will leave the door open to introduce a capital gains tax in its first term if it's elected to government. Audio
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Parents fuming over medical centre's charges for children
Whanganui parents are fuming that the city's main afterhours and urgent medical clinic has begun charging a $10 fee for children under 13 who it treats during normal working hours. Audio
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Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
15 Aug 2017Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
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Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
15 Aug 2017Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
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Evening business for Tues 15 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Dunedin drinking water alert to run for days
Dunedin Hospital is preparing for a possible influx as thousands of people are told to avoid tap water. The council is hoping this won't be a repeat of the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Video, Audio
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Urology patients' health is at risk under Southern DHB, CEO says
Southern District Health Board's CEO Chris Fleming says urology patients' health and well-being has been at risk while they waited for appointments and surgery. Video, Audio
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Aus Minister slams NZ Labour over deputy PM controversy
15 Aug 2017Julie Bishop has hit out at the New Zealand Labour Party over Barnaby Joyce's citizenship controversy, saying she would "find it very difficult to build trust" if it was in Government. Video, Audio
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Major flaws at Southern DHB's urology dept
There is a "significant level of clinical risk" under Southern District Health Board's urology department, a damning external review has found. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 15th August 2017
15 Aug 2017Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 14 August 2017
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No medals but Willis has a smile on his face after 1500m race
14 Aug 2017Two time Olympic medallist Nick Willis has a smile on his face despite finishing outside of the medals in the 1500 metres at the world athletic champs in London. Video, Audio
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Indian students shamed & humiliated after Kiwi Dream turns sour
Desperate Indian students, who've spent tens of thousands of dollars on tertiary courses and job fees, are facing shame and humiliation after failing to gain residency in New Zealand. 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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