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Evening Business for Wednesday 8th May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
High-tech cameras at mosque reassure worshippers, concern privacy experts
High-tech security cameras that can automatically detect any active shooters, are to be installed at the gates of the Al Noor mosque next month - following the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
Northland schools encouraged to exclude unvaccinated kids
Northland's low immunisation rates have left health officials scrambling to ensure it doesn't spread - and principals are being encouraged to exclude students who haven't had their jabs. Reporter Nita… Video, Audio
Govt settles on 'split gas' approach to reduce emissions
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described climate change as New Zealand's 'nuclear free moment' - but does the plan unveiled today live up to the rhetoric? Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Mortgage rates fall as OCR is slashed
Banks have begun cutting mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank reduced its key interest rate today for the first time in more than two years. It's good news for borrowers but those with savings in the… Video, Audio
Nick Smith: Speaker ‘way out of line’
Long-serving National MP Nick Smith was suspended from Parliament today after requesting leave for a bill on roadside drug testing. He joined Checkpoint live to discuss today's events with Lisa Owen.
…Nick Smith suspended from Parliament
Long-serving National MP Nick Smith has been named in Parliament for the third time in his career - one of the most severe punishments a Speaker can hand out. Video, Audio
Posties win Employment case over overtime
An Employment Court ruling that posties who may be required to work overtime must be paid for keeping themselves available to do so could have implications for other employers. Audio
Greens support limited changes to benefits: 'This is the start'
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson says her party will support the limited changes announced to benefits, even though they fall short of the full welfare overhaul promised in its confidence and supply… Video, Audio
Govt rejects recommendation to raise benefits by up to 47%
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says any changes made in response to the government's welfare advisory group recommendations need to be long-lasting to be effective. Video, Audio
Star Wars chewbacca actor dies
The actor who played one of Star Wars' most memorable characters has died. Peter Mayhew who played the 200-year old Wookiee Chewbacca, died at his home in Texas. Eve Johnson reports. Video, Audio
Shooting continues despite court ruling – meditation centre
A meditation centre locked in a bitter dispute with a shooting club has no confidence Auckland Council will enforce a Court of Appeal decision banning the club from operating. Video, Audio
Queenstown mayor tells locals: Back bed tax or pick up the bill
Queenstown locals will be able to vote on whether they back a proposed five percent bed tax during a referendum in a fortnight. Video, Audio
Paula Bennett hits back at MPs’ ‘racist attack’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern appears to have reined in two of her ministers for getting personal about Paula Bennett's Māori heritage. Mrs Bennett described comments about her whakapapa as a "racist… Audio
Woman in mental health care was close to death, family says
A Christchurch woman who is under the care of the Canterbury DHB's mental health services, has been admitted to hospital is such an emaciated state that her family fear she was days away from dying. Audio
Evening business for Friday 3 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Old tubing likely cause of Pike River mine re-entry delay
As Pike River families gathered at the mine's entrance today, the recovery agency's boss revealed years-old tubing was likely responsible for the delay in re-entry. Logan Church reports from… Video, Audio
Christchurch mosque attacks: 'Where is Victim Support?'
People too traumatised by the Christchurch mosque attacks to work want to know why Victim Support is holding onto millions donated to Christchurch's Muslim community. Video, Audio
Phil O’Reilly: Welfare recommendations ‘transformational’
Former Business NZ chief executive Phil O'Reilly was one of 11 members in Welfare Expert Advisory Group. He told Lisa Owen the recommendations in the report are transformational - and should be… Video, Audio
Welfare changes - More rhetoric than action?
An expert advisory group has made 42 recommendations for welfare reform, including scrapping most sanctions, increasing benefits by up to 47 percent and increasing the amount of money beneficiaries… Video, Audio
