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Checkpoint for Friday 4 July 2014
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Te Manu Korihi News for 4 July 2014
6:55 PM.The aunty of the Maori King's son is condemning his behaviour after he made racist comments on social media; Meanwhile, the Maori King, Tuheitia Paki, says he is deeply shocked and disappointed at the… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics for 4 July 2014
6:52 PM.Liz Banas looks at the fiasco of a Malaysian diplomat being able to flee the country without facing up to sex charges. Audio
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Sports News for 4 July 2014
6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Life ban for Vincent absurd says NZCPA
6:23 PM.The Cricket Players Association says banning former Black Cap Lou Vincent for match fixing is absurd. Audio
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Why China won't be next superpower
6:16 PM.A group of US business experts say China's government is holding back the country from replacing America as the global superpower. Audio
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Maori king says he's deeply shocked by son's racist posts
6:14 PM.Today the Maori King has apologised for racist comments posted by his son on his Facebook page last year. Audio
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Maori king's son "not easy justice"
6:10 PM.An activist and lawyer says the discharge without conviction handed down to the Maori king's son is not easy justice. Audio
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Boat people thought they were New Zealand bound
5:55 PM.Relatives of some of the 153 Sri Lankan asylum-seekers who boarded a fishing boat off the coast of south India last month say they believed they were heading to New Zealand. Audio
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Police admit murder could have been prevented
5:50 PM.The Police have admitted that the murder of a Hamilton woman by her mentally ill former neighbour could have been prevented. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 4 July 2014
5:48 PM.The Maori King, Tuheitia Paki, says he is deeply shocked and disappointed at comments posted by his son on his Facebook page; And the aunty of Korotangi Paki, the Labour Party MP Nanaia Mahuta, says… Read more Audio
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David Cunliffe's apology for being a man sparks debate
5:44 PM.An apology by the Labour leader David Cunliffe for being a man, has threatened to overshadow his policy launch for tackling family violence. Audio
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Otago Uni to spend $650m on new buildings
5:41 PM.Otago University has laid down plans for a 650 million dollar building programme, to develop almost every part of its campuses. Audio
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Sports News for 4 July 2014
5:36 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Henderson leader appeals to PM for more police
5:27 PM.A community leader in west Auckland is appealing to the Prime Minister to put more police on her suburb's streets after the brutal murder of Arun Kumar. Audio
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Evening Business for 4 July 2014
5:25 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Jailed Belgrave lawyer says shame will follow him to the grave
5:22 PM.A one-time mayor jailed today for helping executives steal more than 12 million dollars has told a court his sense of shame and deep regret will follow him to the grave. Audio
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Cocaine accused jury retires
5:21 PM.The jury in the case of the man accused of cocaine smuggling operation that left his mother-in-law dead have retired for the weekend and will continue their deliberations on Monday. Audio
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NZ make-up artist says she was groped by Rolf Harris
5:17 PM.Another New Zealand woman has come forward to speak out about being sexually assualted by the disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris. Audio
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Bay of Plenty DHB responds
5:12 PM.Dr Hugh Lees, is the Medical Director at the Bay of Plenty DHB. Audio
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Deaths blamed on serious failings at Tauranga Hospital
5:08 PM.The son of a Tauranga man who died as a result of serious and significant failings at Tauranga Hospital has no confidence the District Health Board has stopped treating complaining families as if… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 4 July 2014
5:00 PM.Deaths blamed on serious failings at Tauranga Hospital, Bay of Plenty DHB responds, NZ make-up artist says she was groped by Rolf Harris, Jailed Belgrave lawyer says shame will follow him to the… Read more Audio