Checkpoint for Thursday 30 August 2018
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Emergency response teams to be on 24/7 stand by
6:25 PM.The Civil Defence Minister has announced the establishment of four fly-in teams which will be on constant stand by in the event of an emergency or disaster. Audio
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NZ doesn't have access to world's best medicines, doctor says
6:17 PM.Pharmac says out of 35 medicines funded in Australia but not in NZ, only three provide real, meaningful benefits. Cancer Society's Medical Director Chris Jackson says every oncologist he has spoken to… Read more Video, Audio
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Corrections officer accused of kicking prisoner after attack
6:11 PM.Corrections officer Desmond Fa'afoi says he was fighting for his life as he wrestled with two prisoners armed with shanks. He is accused on kicking one of the prisoners who stabbed him in the head as… Read more Audio
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Cows forced to give birth in muddy fields - SAFE
6:08 PM.Animal advocacy group SAFE has released photos of cows giving birth in a muddy Southland paddock. While not ideal nor the norm, Federated Farmers says mud is a fact of life at this time of year. Video, Audio
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Prisoner said he’d been assaulted before he died
5:53 PM.An inquest into an inmate's death which helped spark the Mt Eden prison fight club inquiry has heard he told medical staff he had been assaulted before he died. Audio
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Port of Tauranga operating for 27 years without RMA consent
5:47 PM.Tauranga port hasn't done what's required to get consent for part of its stormwater system, which pours directly into the harbour, since the Resource Management Act came into effect in 1991. Read more Video, Audio
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Exploited, abused Filipino worker speaks out
5:41 PM.A Filipino construction worker, who came to Christchurch for a better life says he's been been bullied, kicked in the back and hit in the head at work, but had no choice to put up with it, or lose his… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 30 August 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Landlord's 'swamp house' may be deemed unliveable
5:25 PM.Zac Fleming attempts to talk to landlord Aven Raj, who has been renting out a "third world swamp" property to an Auckland family, who say it's making them sick. Auckland Council is considering issuing… Read more Video, Audio
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Rural residents back Shane Jones’ call to keep banks open
5:21 PM.People in the provinces are backing Shane Jones' call to force banks to keep branches open in rural areas. The banks, however, insist they're doing a good job and are providing more banking options… Read more Audio
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Noeline Taurua named as new Silver Ferns coach
5:18 PM.New Zealand Netball coach Noeline Taurua has officially been announced as the 11th Silver Ferns coach to lead the national side into next month's Netball Quad Series and ultimately next year's World… Read more Video, Audio
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No evidence of Tauranga paedophile ring - police
5:14 PM.Police have decided to halt an investigation into allegations the late Te Awanuiarangi Black, a prominent Bay of Plenty leader, was involved in a paedophile ring. It's welcome news for his brother… Read more Audio
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Meka Whaitiri stands down amid ‘staffing matter’
5:09 PM.Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has stepped aside as minister while an investigation is carried out into a "staffing matter" in her office. She is the second Labour minister who has found themselves in… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 30th August 2018
Watch Thursday's full programme here.
