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Monday, 22 May 2017
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Government knew religion in schools potentially discriminatory
22 May 2017The Ministry of Education identified that religious instruction in state schools may be discriminatory more than 16 years ago, but chose to take no action. Read more Video, Audio
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Exports applaud efforts to salvage TPP
The 11 countries still signed up to the trade deal yesterday announced they'll look at ways to push ahead without the United States, which pulled out in January. Audio
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Evening Business for 22 May 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Dairy owners say they'll go broke if they stop selling cigarettes
And while they're open to the idea of installing secure vending machines one big retailer who uses them says they're not the panacea it's being made out to be. Video, Audio
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Frustration in Christchurch over cathedral delays
22 May 2017Christchurch Cathedral process described as "a shambles." Audio
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Waikato Hospital on managing the Sevens
How will Waikato Hospital cope with the Sevens? Head of Emergency Medicine at Waikato Hospital John Bonning speaks to John Campbell. Audio
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Hamilton pinches the Sevens off Wellington
Can Hamilton return the Sevens to its former glory? Audio
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Friday, 19 May 2017
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Youth Team New Zealand practicing for Bermuda
19 May 2017The youth team will head to Burmuda on June 1 with the hope of making the finals of the Youth America's Cup on the 20th and 21st. Video, Audio
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Dirt-fight: Waikato developer's digging upsets the neighbours
A Hamilton homeowner says digging on a neighbouring property has created a gaping hole beside his house, while another says work has caused flooding. Audio
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Son of Kohanga matriarch tries to blackmail the trust
19 May 2017The High Court in Wellington has been told that the son of the Kohanga Reo matriarch Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi tried to blackmail the Kohanga Reo National Trust for $800,000. Audio
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Dunedin principals reassured over lead levels
The principals of five Dunedin schools where increased lead levels have been found in soil tests say there is no need to panic. 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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