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Thursday, 21 July 2016
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Parker fights Haumono tonight in Chch
New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker and his camp refuse to admit tonight's fight against former Australian rugby league player Solomon Haumono is a step in the wrong direction. Video, Audio
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Protesters strip over fashion store's fur garments
Three PETA protestors said they'd rather go naked than wear fur - and, on a busy street in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham, this morning they did just that. Audio
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Mother of disabled son awarded $207k compensation
Auckland mother Margaret Spencer, who has repeatedly won the right to be paid for the years spent caring for her disabled son, has finally been awarded over $200,000 in compensation. Video, Audio
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NZ not winning war on pests, says environment watchdog
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Jan Wright believes 1080 is just holding the line in the battle for New Zealand's native birds - and she wants to see the country win the war. Audio
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WCC admits ex-employee had justifiable grievances
The Wellington City Council says a former employee had some arguably justifiable grievances in a scathing exit email, which has been leaked. Audio
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Evening Business for 21 July 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Calls for Lindauer paintings unearths surprises
A Gottfried Lindauer painting that art experts never knew existed has been unearthed as part of a nationwide search under beds and in garages or attics. Audio
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WINZ knew about garage letting for over a year
A senior social worker in Manurewa says she complained to Work and Income about a property manager renting out garages to tenants a year and a half ago - but nothing was done. Audio
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Undercover operation nabs father for baby's manslaughter
Police used an elaborate undercover operation to gain a confession in the case of a baby girl fatally shaken by her father, Tawera Wichman, in 2009.. Audio
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Baby killer sentenced to 8 years in prison
The woman convicted of the manslaughter of three-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri is to appeal her sentence. Audio
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US to end 30 year stalemate
After a 30 year stalemate, the United States says it will send a naval ship to New Zealand to take part in the Navy's 75th anniversary celebrations in November. Video, Audio
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Missing family winched to safety
The woman and four children aged 4 to 9 missing in the remote Te Urewera park for two nights have been winched to safety from a river bed. 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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