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National MP Todd Barclay quits after recording scandal
21 Jun 2017Todd Barclay announced today that he would not stand in the 2017 election, and would step down in September. Despite the controversy, the Prime Minister doesn't think it will be damaging for National.
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 21st June 2017
21 Jun 2017Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
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Chiefs prepare to take on Lions for the first time in Hamilton
The Lions have so far won two and lost two matches on their tour. It's the last chance for players to make their mark before they play the All Blacks. Video, Audio
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Demonstrators call for NZ to lift refugee quota to match Aus
20 Jun 2017More than 100 people gathered outside Parliament today to mark World Refugee Day, calling on politicans to significantly lift the country's refugee quota. Video, Audio
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Pike River families claim video shows intact bodies inside mine
20 Jun 2017Sonya Rockhouse says she discovered images of several bodies after obtaining hours of footage from the Police under the Official Information Act. Audio
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Council defends allowing "dangerous building" to stay open
20 Jun 2017The five-storey Strand Arcade building on Queen Street is considered such a fire risk, the Fire Service says it won't send in firefighters to rescue people. Audio
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It's not over yet, Todd Barclay
Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay has apologised for what he says were misleading statements. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live from Parliament. Audio
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High number of children holiday during school time
20 Jun 2017In just one term last year, 36,000 school children skipped classes to go on holiday, and on average they were absent for an entire week. Audio
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Todd Barclay apologises, but refuses to answer questions
20 Jun 2017Clutha Southland MP Todd Barclay has apologised for his actions, saying he was in the middle of an employment dispute. He addressed media for about one minute before walking away. Video, Audio
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Former All Black Zac Guildford considered suicide
Alcohol and off-field problems have plagued Zac Guildford's career, culiminating with the New South Wales Waratahs terminating his Super rugby contract last year. Audio
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DHB heads considered no confidence vote in Director General
District Health Boards have considered a vote of no confidence in senior leadership at the Ministry of Health over a $38 million blunder in the sector's funding. Audio
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Evening Business for 20 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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