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Tuesday, 23 August 2016
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Mystery afoot in Matamata over mystery buzzing noise
Matamata residents Lynn and Jonathan Beesley are fed up with a "low hum" that's keeping them awake at night. Alex Ashton went to investigate the mysterious buzzing noise that only a few can hear. Audio
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Man accused of trafficking 16 Fijian workers
23 Aug 2016Faroz Ali charged Fijian workers large sums of money, facilitated their unlawful entry here and then employed them in breach of their visa conditions, Immigration NZ said at his trial. Audio
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National MPs urged to vote with conscience on Easter Trading
23 Aug 2016Pressure is mounting on the National party to allow its MPs to cast a conscience vote on Easter trading legislation for its final reading, rather than be forced to toe the party line. Video, Audio
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$43m forfeiture largest ever in NZ
Controversial businessman William Yan and three others have been ordered to hand over nearly $43 million worth of property in a record settlement over alleged money laundering. Audio
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Evening business for 23 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Rest home owners shocked at footage
The owners of a rest home where a caregiver was filmed slapping an elderly man say they're shocked, while Waikato DHB says it's sorry his family isn't satisfied with its response. Audio
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Family of rest home victim relieved at caregiver's charge
The family of Piri Hemi, an elderly man mistreated in his rest home, is relieved the caregiver in question has been charged. Audio
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Govt's plan for online schools criticised by education groups
23 Aug 2016The government wants to let children enrol in online schools instead of going to regular schools, but education groups say that's a bad idea. Video, Audio
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E Coli forces Hawke's Bay school to close
23 Aug 2016A Hawkes Bay school is deciding what to do next after it was forced to close this morning when E Coli was detected in its water. Audio
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Govt working on Havelock Nth assistance package, mayor says
23 Aug 2016The government is working on a package to assist people who have been financially impacted by Havelock North's water contamination, Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule says. Video, Audio
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Havelock North businesses out of pocket due to gastro outbreak
23 Aug 2016Havelock North businesses have lost tens of thousands of dollars due to a gastro bug outbreak, which caused more than 4000 people to fall ill. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 23rd August 2016
23 Aug 2016Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
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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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