Checkpoint for Tuesday 25 September 2018
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Colin Craig forgot to include 'truth' as defence
6:20 PM.Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has been quizzed over his approach to filing a defamation lawsuit against his former press secretary Rachel MacGregor. Audio
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$18m funding demand threatens Pacific Super Rugby bid
6:18 PM.Enormous funding demands could trip up a proposed Pacific-based Super Rugby team before it gets off the ground. Audio
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Otago Uni proctor says actions were wrong, in ‘hindsight’
6:08 PM.Pressure is on Otago University proctor Dave Scott to resign tonight after he entered a Dunedin flat without permission and confiscated three bongs. Video, Audio
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NZ team performs life-saving surgeries in Fiji
5:52 PM.A New Zealand volunteer medical team has just returned from Fiji after performing life-saving surgeries on 14 babies and young children in the Pacific. Anna Thomas went with them. Video, Audio
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Student told she couldn’t stay in uni hall after suicide attempt
5:40 PM.A Victoria University student wasn't allowed to return to her student accommodation after trying to take her own life, because the university deemed the hall environment wasn't conducive to her… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 25 September 2018
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Oranga Tamariki social workers in line for 30% pay rise
5:27 PM.Social workers expecting to receive a 30 percent pay rise say it's been a long time coming, but they're pleased they're finally being recognised for the responsibilities and long hours in what's a… Read more Video, Audio
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What will happen to the $107,000 to be paid out to Derek Handley
5:24 PM.Derek Handley will be paid out $107,000 by the government after it withdrew its job offer. But instead of pocketing it, he plans to donate it to the Spark foundation. Its chair Andrew Pirie spoke to… Read more Video, Audio
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Focus on PM after Derek Handley releases correspondence
5:20 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has previously told Parliament she didn't respond to a text from Derek Handley about the CTO role, but communications show she did. National leader Simon Bridges is… Read more Video, Audio
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Otago Uni proctor entered more than one flat, students say
5:14 PM.Otago University's proctor Dave Scott is under siege for unlawfully entering a student flat and confiscating bongs. He says it happened only once, but other students say he also did the same to them.
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Meka Whaitiri left bruises on staffer, National claims
5:12 PM.National has called out the coalition Government's handling of the Meka Whaitiri incident, saying under Parliamentary privilege that there should be more information about accusations the MP left… Read more Video, Audio
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Jacinda Ardern and baby Neve win hearts in New York
5:09 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered a speech at a peace summit, appeared on the Today show and met with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, all in one day. But her daughter Neve also stole the… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for 25 September 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
