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US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
The United States has withdrawn from what it describes as a "hypocritical and self-serving" United Nations Human Rights Council over what it calls chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform… Video, Audio
Kids held in US immigration centre told they can't hug
John Campbell interviews Antar Davidson, who worked at an immigrant children's shelter in Tuscon, Arizona. The conditions there are better than in many places, but under zero tolerance, the children… Video, Audio
Nurses confirm strike action next month
DHBs spokeswoman Helen Mason says DHBs are doing everything they can to reach settlement with nurses, but have "robust contingency plans" when nurses strike next month. Video, Audio
Andreas Heraf placed on special leave pending investigation
Football Ferns Coach Andreas Heraf is on special leave whilst an independent investigation is carried out into the relationship breakdown between him and some of the players. New Zealand Football CEO… Video, Audio
MPI refuses to explain Thompson and Clark decisions
Ministry for Primary Industries says it has evidence of serious staff misconduct in dealing with Thompson and Clark but is refusing to release that evidence. State Services Minister Chris Hipkins… Audio
Holiday season midwife shortage worsens
Women around the country, due to give birth over the Christmas period, are struggling to find a midwife, and an increasing number are being referred to their local hospital. Video, Audio
North Otago calves confirmed to have had M bovis
A North Otago farmer who lost her farm after having to deal with a mystery illness has had it confirmed her calves that year had Mycoplasma bovis. Video, Audio
Black Ferns’ first day on payroll as professional players
History was made today as the Black Ferns took part in their first training camp as professionals. At least 30 contracts will be awarded to New Zealand women's rugby team players and they'll receive a… Video, Audio
What Trump, Kim Jong-un meeting means for North Koreans
Justice Michael Kirby is the Australian diplomat who chaired the UN commission of inquiry into human rights in North Korea, which wrapped up in 2014. He told John Campbell he's not sure whether Donald… Video, Audio
Farmers query privacy rules re Mycoplasma Bovis
Northland farmers are worried stock sales this spring could spread the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. More than 400 farmers attended an information meeting held by the Ministry for Primary… Audio
Benjamin Fall’s red card cancelled
An Independent Judicial Committee appointed by World Rugby has decided French fullback Benjamin Fall was treated too harshly when he was sent off in Saturday night's second test against the All Blacks… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 18 June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
US immigration detention centres described as 'jails'
Anne Chandler is the Executive Director of Tahirih Justice Centre in Houston, and is representing parents separated from their children, then detained in immigration centres on the border. She talks… Video, Audio
US Congress given surprise access to detention centres
US members of Congress have made a tense, surprise visit to a New Jersey detention centre where they've met with arrested immigrants separated from their children. There have been demonstrations… Video, Audio
Winston Peters warms up for top job but still as deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is warming up for his stint in the top job. He chaired Cabinet today and hosted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's weekly post-cabinet media conference for the first… Video, Audio
David Clark: No more money for nurses
Health Minister David Clark joins Checkpoint live to respond to the nurses' decision to reject the DHBs' pay offer and why he offered Counties Manukau dhb acting chair Rabin Rabindran what he said was… Video, Audio
Nurses vote to reject DHB pay offer
Thousands of nurses are poised to walk off the job next month for the first time in nearly 30 years after rejecting a new pay offer from district health boards. But DHBs say there is simply no more… Video, Audio
Ancient Christopher Colombus letter returned to Vatican
A 525-year-old copy of a letter by Christopher Columbus mysteriously stolen from the Vatican was returned on Thursday after joint sleuthing by US Homeland Security agents and Holy See antiquity… Video, Audio
Life as a prominent politician's child
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford will be welcoming their first child any day now. Following the birth, the new parents are expected to pose for photographs outside the… Video, Audio
Another hard winter for some Kaikōura businesses
A second hard winter is on its way for some Kaikōura businesses, after a summer season interrupted by cyclones and other wild weather. Some are wondering how they will keep their doors open. Logan… Video, Audio