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Thursday, 18 August 2016
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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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Dancing baby kiwi video goes viral
18 Aug 2016The night-time habits of a dancing baby kiwi caught on camera at Dunedin's Orokonui Ecosanctuary is going viral. Video, Audio
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Music centre The Piano opens in Christchurch
18 Aug 2016A world class centre for music and the arts has opened in Christchurch, after The Music Centre of Christchurch was damaged beyond repair in the 2011 earthquakes. Read more Video, Audio
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Music industry wants TPP copyright phase in to be dropped
The music industry says the phase in period to extend copyright from 50 to 70 years under the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement is cumbersome and costly. Audio
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Kapiti Coast council proposal on ashes 'bonkers'
18 Aug 2016A proposed ban on scattering ashes in public places in Kapiti, north of Wellington, is being called "stupid" and "unworkable". Read more Video, Audio
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High hopes Walsh and Carrington will win medals overnight
18 Aug 2016New Zealanders didn't win any medals at the Olympics in Rio today, but there are high hopes overnight for Tom Walsh in the shotput and Lisa Carrington on the water. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 18 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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PM dismisses concerns about KiwiSaver investments
18 Aug 2016The government is dismissing concerns about some KiwiSaver funds being invested in companies making bombs and mines. Audio
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New Ministry for Vulnerable Children raises doubts
18 Aug 2016There's no evidence the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children - Oranga Tamariki will do a better job than Child, Youth and Family, Labour says. Video, Audio
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Full investigation into water crisis needed - Health Minister
18 Aug 2016Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, who has just returned from Rio, joins Checkpoint to discuss the Havelock North water contamination crisis and the government inquiry announced today. Video, Audio
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Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule on water crisis
18 Aug 2016Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule joins Checkpoint to discuss the latest on the region's drinking water crisis. 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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