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Checkpoint for Friday 9 August 2019
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50th anniversary of Beatles' Abbey Road crossing celebrated
6:28 PM.Hundreds of people gathered at the world's most famous zebra crossing to mark the 50th anniversary of the day the Beatles created one of the best-known album covers in music history. Matthew Larotonda… Read more Video, Audio
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Māori health nurses underpaid in ‘racist’ system - lawyer
6:25 PM.The nurses' union says nurses working in Māori health organisations earn up to 25 percent less than those working for DHBs and many have to juggle multiple jobs. Lawyer and activist Annette Sykes told… Read more Audio
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Children frightened by police raid - mother
6:22 PM.Huntly mother Sheryl Matenga says her family has been left traumatised following an early morning police raid that saw four cars and a wagon turn up at 5am on Wednesday. Audio
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Chris Finlayson attacks Crown over shallow consultation
6:18 PM.Former National Cabinet minister Chris Finlayson has launched a blistering attack on the way the Crown has consulted with Māori over many years, saying the state would often just tell them what it was… Read more Audio
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'This train's not going anywhere until you're off'
6:14 PM.Wellington train conductor J.J Phillips stopped her train in its tracks last night to kick off a racist passenger. She spoke to Checkpoint host Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
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‘Ghost restaurants’ open to combat Uber Eats’ high prices
6:08 PM.Food delivery app Uber Eats is being accused of taking such high fees that it's running some restaurants into the ground. To make things work, so-called "ghost restaurants" are popping up - which have… Read more Audio
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All Blacks seeking to send Bledisloe Cup message
5:55 PM.The All Blacks appear keen to have their best players on the field, regardless of what position they're in, after revealing what's likely their strongest possible side to play the Wallabies tomorrow… Read more Video, Audio
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Fears national treasures will leave NZ due to price wars
5:48 PM.Some historians are concerned New Zealand's public libraries and museums are being priced out of buying national treasures by private investors snapping up items from the country's early history. Video, Audio
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Businessman defamed by Cameron Slater buys Whale Oil website
5:43 PM.A man defamed by Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater has had the last laugh after purchasing the Whale Oil domain and taking over the website today. Matt Blomfield told Checkpoint his main motivation is… Read more Video, Audio
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Protesters arrested after blocking train tracks
5:38 PM.Protesters in Christchurch put their bodies on the line today to highlight the environmental impact of coal. Nineteen people were arrested, and five train services were disrupted as the group of… Read more Video, Audio
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Urban Villages established in face of Queenstown’s housing woes
5:35 PM.Housing values in Queenstown seem to have plateaued, but when those values average more than $1 million, a plateau doesn't bring much relief for middle income earners looking to get into their first… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 9 August 2019
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Government considers plastic refund schemes
5:26 PM.A new proposal could see a levy slapped on some environmentally harmful products with the money returned to the consumer if the products are recycled. The government is seeking feedback on a plan to… Read more Audio
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People encouraged to eat less meat and dairy to help climate
5:21 PM.A major report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has called on people to eat less meat and dairy if they want to help save the planet. Audio
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Driver stops train, demands racist passenger get off
5:17 PM.A Wellington train conductor has been hailed as a hero for literally stopping a train in its tracks after a racist taunt between passengers turned nasty last night. Alex Perrottet spoke to one of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Health delays having 'significant impact' on prisoners
5:12 PM.The latest prison inspectorate report has found sick inmates at Christchurch Men's Prison are waiting up to three weeks to be seen by a nurse, several months for a physio, and limited resources are… Read more Video, Audio
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Concerns drinking while breastfeeding message not reaching mums
5:10 PM.The death of a baby girl whose mother breastfed her after drinking heavily has put the spotlight on whether the message is clear enough about the dangers of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding. Audio