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Thursday, 4 August 2016
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Deputy PM gets policy advice from college students
The Deputy Prime Minister, Bill English, dropped in on a Hutt Valley secondary school for a bit of policy advice today. Audio
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Womens Refuge responds to Chiefs sponsor
4 Aug 2016Women's Refuge CEO Ang Jury responds to the Chiefs' sponsor's comments that a stripper could expect to be touched after she made allegations against the players. Video, Audio
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One dead, five injured in London knife attack
4 Aug 2016One woman was killed and five others injured by a man with suspected mental health issues who went on the rampage with a knife in central London. Video, Audio
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Sponsor stands by Chiefs after stripper claims
4 Aug 2016A major sponsor of the Chiefs is standing by the franchise after an investigation was launched into claims players swore, threw gravel, and inappropriately touched a stripper. Audio
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Fiery scenes as Wgtn City Councillors vote to microchip cats
4 Aug 2016There were fiery scenes at Wellington City Council today as councillors voted in favour of compulsory microchipping of cats in the city. Audio
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TradeMe wants tougher restrictions on ticket selling
TradeMe is calling for ticket companies to impose tougher restrictions on the sale of bulk tickets. Audio
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Who'll carry the NZ flag at the Rio opening ceremony..
4 Aug 2016The Olympics Opening Ceremony is just over 36 hours away, but the question remains - who will carry the New Zealand flag? Video, Audio
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SFO witnesses give evidence in Ngatata Love's trial
4 Aug 2016A Serious Fraud Office investigator has told the High Court in Wellington about searches done at the property of prominent Maori leader, Sir Ngatata Love and elsewhere. Audio
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Fire Service defends new fleet after union blacklists vehicle
4 Aug 2016For the first time in 20 years the Firefighters Union has blacklisted a new engine over safety fears. Audio
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Katikati locals emotional ahead of meeting with Minister
4 Aug 2016Emotions are running high in Katikati as locals prepare to confront the Transport Minister about a stretch of State Highway Two where five Tongan workers were killed in a crash. Audio
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Evening business for 4 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Video emerges of chaos after Emirates crash
4 Aug 2016Video filmed inside the cabin of a crashed Emirates Boeing 777 in India shows the chaos unfold as passengers scrambled to evacuate via emergency chutes. 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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