Checkpoint for Tuesday 21 May 2019
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Sports groups smarting over $50m Yarrow Stadium bill
6:24 PM.Taranaki Regional Council says a decision to spend up to $50 million to repair the earthquake prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth will mean the province will soon be able to host major events again. Audio
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St John CEO confident of 'big announcement' next year
6:18 PM.St John Ambulance CEO Peter Bradley says he's been on a roadtrip meeting more than 1000 ambulance staff and he's committed to giving them more resources and more money. He spoke with Checkpoint… Read more Video, Audio
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Renewed calls for police to stop chasing young drivers
6:15 PM.One person remains in a stable condition, and another's been discharged from hospital, following a police pursuit which ended in a crash in the West Auckland suburb of Te Atatu last night. Audio
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National committed to changing culture at Parliament – MP
6:08 PM.National MP Barbara Kuriger says National is "open and on board" with improving workplace culture at Parliament, following a review which found bullying was rife. Audio
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Marlborough school community shocked by sex scandal
5:53 PM.Parents from Marlborough Boys College in Blenheim have spoken of their grief and anger over a sex scandal that's erupted at the school. The College has confirmed a teacher is on leave while… Read more Audio
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Alfred Ngaro considering establishing new political party
5:48 PM.National MP Alfred Ngaro says he regrets sharing a Facebook post comparing abortion to the Holocaust as he confirmed he's looking at starting his own political party. Audio
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St John funding boost won’t go to workers' pay
5:40 PM.Paramedics are furious that a $21 million boost to the country's ambulance services won't result in any pay increases for them - instead going towards building repairs and recruitment in Auckland. Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 21st May
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Team enters Pike River Mine 8.5 years after explosion
5:31 PM.Eight and a half years after the Pike River explosion claimed the lives of 29 men in one of the country's worst ever workplace disasters, three men finally re-entered the mine's drift today. Logan… Read more Video, Audio
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Crusaders investigated for alleged homophobic comments
5:26 PM.Prominent lawyer Steph Dyhrberg is to investigate claims of homophobic and sexist behaviour made against several Crusaders' players during a recent tour of South Africa. Players are alleged to have… Read more Audio
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Jan Logie: ‘Rape culture everywhere in NZ’, including Parliament
5:17 PM.Green MP and Justice Under Secretary on issues of sexual violence, Jan Logie, says sexist comments, yelling and intimidation are not uncommon at Parliament. She told Lisa Owen she's been disturbed by… Read more Video, Audio
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Parliament a ‘perfect storm’ for bullying, bad behaviour – report
5:12 PM.Independent reviewer Debbie Francis has found a culture at Parliament that allows and 'normalises' bad behaviour and harassment and refers to a small group of MPs who are well known as serial… Read more Video, Audio
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Accused mosque gunman faces terrorism charge
5:09 PM.The accused mosque gunman will be able to give evidence and read his manifesto during his trial, now he's charged with engaging in terrorism, Bill Hodge says. The law professor told Checkpoint it's a… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
5:00 PM.Watch today's full programme here. Video
