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Friday, 19 August 2016
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Evening business for 19 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hastings Mayor on the report into the Havelock contamination
19 Aug 2016Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule says the source of the campylobacter bacteria in Havelock North's water was inconsistent with poultry and more likely from cattle, sheep or deer. Audio
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Mushroom farmer relieved after draft contamination report
19 Aug 2016An interim report into Havelock North's water crisis says the source of the campylobacter is consistent with cattle, sheep or deer. Audio
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NZ racks up highest ever medal haul at the Olympics
19 Aug 2016New Zealand has racked up its biggest ever Olympic medal haul after clinching five more in one day - one gold, two sliver and two bronze. Audio
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Tom Walsh wins bronze, makes NZ history
19 Aug 2016New Zealander Tom Walsh has won bronze in the men's shot put, becoming the first male Kiwi to win a field medal at an Olympic Games. Audio
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Woman with campylobacter now has Guillain-Barre Syndrome
19 Aug 2016Havelock North woman Kerry MacKintosh had campylobacter in July. Today she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, in which the body's immune system attacks the nervous system. Video, Audio
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Havelock North community wants answers about gastro bug
19 Aug 2016It's been more than a week since a gastro bug outbreak emerged in Havelock North, but the community is no closer to knowing what caused it. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 19th August 2016
19 Aug 2016Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 18 August 2016
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Today In Parliament Thursday 18 August 2016 - evening edition
18 Aug 2016The Government announces an inquiry into the contamination of drinking water in Havelock North, but only after Labour's deputy leader and health spokeswoman, Annette King, raises the issue again in… Read more Audio
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Think tank calls for interest on student loans
18 Aug 2016Public policy think tank New Zealand Initiative is calling on the government to start charging interest on new student loans from 2018. Audio
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Chch locals fed up with late night noise
18 Aug 2016The agency in charge of fixing earthquake damaged pipes and roads in Christchurch was last night issued an excessive noise notice after keeping residents awake in the early hours. Video, Audio
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Te Mata Mushrooms owner open to investigations
18 Aug 2016Te Mata Mushrooms is near the bores where Havelock North's water comes from and forms part of the council's investigation. Its owner Michael Whittaker joins Checkpoint. 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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