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Tuesday, 18 April 2017
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Fight over for equal pay advocate
18 Apr 2017Kristine Bartlett has spent five years battling for equal pay. She says today's announcement of a $2b settlement isn't just a pay rise, it's the difference between poverty and living an enjoyable… Read more Audio
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Govt opts for $2b settlement over court process
18 Apr 2017Aged care and support workers will receive a pay rise of between 15 and 49 percent from July. Prime Minister Bill English says the government decided to settle instead of endure the court process. Audio
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DoC puts up barriers around uncovered 150-yr old whale bones
18 Apr 2017The Department of Conservation is putting up barriers to deter thieves from helping themselves to a stash of whale bones that have just been uncovered after 150 years. Video, Audio
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Battle underway for top job at NZMA
18 Apr 2017A battle is underway for the top job of the century-old New Zealand Medical Association, with a student vying to become the next chair. Audio
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Peter Snell gifts medals, shoes to Te Papa
Olympian Sir Peter Snell has gifted two gold medals and the shoes he wore in the 800 metres final to Te Papa today. John Campbell spoke to the famous runner. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 18 April 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Fears Mackenzie Country lakes may be completely destroyed
18 Apr 2017Once-pristine lakes in the MacKenzie Country are showing ill-effects of land intensification, as irrigation changes the face of one of New Zealand's rarest ecosystems. Video, Audio
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Reward offered as manhunt for Facebook murderer continues
18 Apr 2017A manhunt is continuing in the United States after a man appeared to film himself murdering an elderly man in Cleveland and then post the video to Facebook. Video, Audio
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Aged care workers on what a pay rise means to them
18 Apr 2017Aged care workers at Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital in Auckland say they may finally be able to replace the car and take their children to the movies once their pay rise kicks in. Video, Audio
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Case against Teranova led to $2b pay equity settlement
Service and Foodworkers Union Member Kristine Bartlett's case against her employer Teranova led to today's announcement of a $2b pay equity settlement for care and support workers. Video, Audio
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Govt announces $2b injection to health care workers' pay
About 55,000 health care workers are covered in a pay equity settlement announced today, which would give minimum wage earners at least $19 an hour from July 1. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday April 18, 2017
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