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Checkpoint for Thursday 20 June 2019
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Festivals, events planned to celebrate Matariki
6:24 PM.Events are being held throughout the country to mark the Māori New Year, with just a few days to go before the Matariki Constellation rises in our skies. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie went out on a waka… Read more Video, Audio
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Shane Jones: Christopher Luxon ‘now my political foe’
6:20 PM.While departing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon might be signalling a career in politics, MP Shane Jones says he won't be welcomed to join NZ First. Audio
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Christopher Luxon keeping political options open
6:17 PM.Departing Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon may make a tilt at a new career in politics but says he's had no conversations with any parties about standing in a particular electorate seat. Video, Audio
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National MP on why the gun buy-back scheme is flawed
6:08 PM.National MP for Rangitikei Ian McKelvie sits on the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee overseeing the gun reforms. He told our producer Bridget Burke the gun buy-back scheme is flawed. Audio
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School’s First XV back female team mate banned from playing
5:56 PM.An 11-year-old school girl's rugby team mates have decided to back her and forfeit their season after she was banned from playing in the First XV tournament. Audio
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Long road to recovery for those injured in Christchurch mosque attacks
5:46 PM.Ahmed Iqbal Jahangir spent eight weeks in hospital recovering from gunshot wounds he sustained in the Christchurch mosque shootings. In this video interview, he shares his story of the attack, his… Read more Video, Audio
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Winston Peters endorses Boris Johnson for UK PM
5:44 PM.Former British foreign secretary Boris Johnson has cemented his position as the favourite to be the next UK Prime Minister - and today our foreign minister says the top job is already his. Audio
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Black Caps on winning streak
5:40 PM.New Zealand have returned to the top of the World Cup cricket standings after their narrow win over South Africa - but they're still not guaranteed a semifinals berth. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson… Read more Audio
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Up to 30 jobs may go at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant
5:37 PM.Workers at one of Bluff's biggest employers have been blindsided by the news almost half of their jobs may be lost - which means they could be out of a job or have to relocate 400km north to keep… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for Thursday 20th June
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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New revelations won't obstruct Operation Burnham Inquiry
5:26 PM.Hit and Run author Jon Stephenson's revelation he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by NZ SAS soldiers won't interrupt the Operation Burnham Inquiry, Political Editor Jane… Read more Audio
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Ammunition supplier warns of ‘revolution’ over gun buy-back scheme
5:14 PM.Leading ammunition supplier Paul Clark is warning a "revolution" could be the only option for gun owners if the courts do not side with them over the government buy back scheme. He spoke with Lisa… Read more Video, Audio
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Gun owners feel ripped off by govt’s buy-back scheme
5:08 PM.The government announced its compensation package today, which includes paying up to 95% of the wholesale price for weapons, but gun owners say the compensation isn't enough and will leave some of… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Thursday 20th June, 2019
5:00 PM.Watch today's full programme here. Video
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