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Friday, 26 August 2016
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Feral cats reaching plague proportions, beekeeper says
26 Aug 2016Feral cats are reaching plague proportions in New Zealand's back country and no-one seems to want to take responsibility for the problem, a Taranaki beekeeper says. Video, Audio
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Fewer lawyers willing to do legal aid
Dwindling numbers of lawyers willing to do legal aid cases could make it harder for people to get justice, the Law Society says. Audio
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Chch housing providers voice concerns on homelessness
Housing providers in Christchurch have told a cross party homeless inquiry today that tough choices are having to be made when considering who to house, when everyone is worthy. Audio
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Police to investigate Kiwisaver providers
Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith has referred any investigation into Kiwisaver providers who are investing in weapons manufacturers to police after receiving official advice. Audio
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Waikanae locals concerned at proposed Westpac closure
26 Aug 2016Waikanae locals gathered outside their local Westpac today. Kapiti resident Jack Penman and other locals spoke with Checkpoint about their concerns. Video, Audio
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Ranfurly locals protest against Westpac's proposed closure
26 Aug 2016The Central Otago town of Ranfurly has a population of just 700. Three hundred of them gathered today to protest against Westpac's proposal to close their local bank. Video, Audio
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200 people protest in Fairlie against Westpac closure
26 Aug 2016More than 200 protesters gathered in Fairlie today to protest the proposed closure of their Westpac bank. McKenzie District Mayor Claire Barlow says the elderly rely on the bank. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 26 August 2016
26 Aug 2016News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Air NZ annual profit up 42 percent
Air New Zealand's profit has soared to its highest in the airline's 78-year history. The airline made $463 million in the year to June, up 42 percent on a year ago. Video, Audio
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Manhunt enters 17th hour, spreads south
26 Aug 2016Police are continuing to hunt for a man thought to be armed. The manhunt began in central Whangarei just after midnight and is currently focused on the entire Greater Auckland area. Video, Audio
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State of emergency declared in central Italy after quake kills
26 Aug 2016Havelock North businesses are still struggling to attract any customers in the wake of the gastroentistinal outbreak, restaurateur Francky Godinho says. Video, Audio
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Havelock North restaurant's business down 99%
26 Aug 2016Havelock North businesses are still struggling to attract any customers in the wake of the gastroentistinal outbreak, restaurateur Francky Godinho says. Video, 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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