Checkpoint for Thursday 19 July 2018
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Several Russians suspected of attack on former spy - reports
6:21 PM.UK police are believed to have identified the suspected perpetrators of the Novichok attack on Russian former spy Sergei Skripal. John Campbell speaks to Moscow correspondent Jessica King. Audio
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Concerns Wellington blaze could be emitting toxic smoke
6:18 PM.One person has been taken to hospital as firefighters continue to battle a scrap metal yard fire in Lower Hutt.There are concerns smoke emitting from the blaze could be toxic. Video, Audio
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‘We need new protocol for dependent contractors' - minister
6:09 PM.John Campbell talks to state-owned enterprise NZ Post, which uses contractors who are under a formal obligation of fidelity, but don’t have the protections of an employee. And we hear from Workplace… Read more Audio
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Flying cars: Aston Martin aims for the skies with new model
5:57 PM.Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin has unveiled a concept three-seater aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, and the company hopes to have a flying version ready for the next show in two year's time.
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Waimea Dam project dead in the water
5:52 PM.New costings put the price tag for the Waimea Community Dam in the Tasman District at over $100 million dollars - $26 million more than estimated. Mayor Richard Kempthorne says it's now unlikely to go… Read more Audio
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'The tea or coffee was drugged' - state care abuse victim
5:48 PM.A New Zealand man who was abused while in state care in Australia has been told he is unable to get up to $150,000 in compensation after being deported. The man, who RNZ is only identifying as John… Read more Audio
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Waterfront plan for Dunedin receives shot in the arm
5:40 PM.Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced to delighted Dunedin officials that the city's ambitious waterfront project will get more than $800,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
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Evening business for 19 July 2018
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Perpetrators behind Novichok attack possibly identified
5:33 PM.British media is reporting that investigators believe they have identified the suspected perpetrators behind the Novichok attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter. We speak to UK correpondent… Read more Audio
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Wild boars make first public appearance after hospital release
5:27 PM.The 12 boys and their soccer coach who were rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand last week have made their first public appearance since being released from hospital. The group gave harrowing… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ Post defends conditions for contract courier drivers
5:08 PM.NZ Post’s general manager for Network Design and Capability, Mark Baker, speaks to John Campbell about the working conditions for the SOE’s contractors, which it calls “business partners”. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for 19th July, 2018
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