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Checkpoint for Tuesday 11 July 2017
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 11th July 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
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Government divvies up $1 billion infrastructure fund
5:08 PM.The construction of thousands of houses in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton will be fast-tracked as five councils will be loaned cash under the fund, to help pay for water, roads and other… Read more Video, Audio
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Traffic chaos as slip closes SH1 north of Wellington
5:12 PM.A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. Video, Audio
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Winter warnings after homeless man dies on cemetery bench
5:16 PM.Rough sleepers in Auckland will continue to die unnecessarily this winter unless shelters are setup across the city, a church support worker says. Read more Video, Audio
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Big Chill brings snow and ice to the South Island
5:23 PM.A polar blast is sweeping up the South Island, disrupting flights and causing "treacherous" road conditions. Video, Audio
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Cat rangers and registrations posed to control population
5:28 PM.Councils will vote next week on whether to adopt a national cat strategy which could include a registration fee for domestic moggies and the employment of 'cat rangers'. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tues 11 July
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Alarms raised over lack of cellphone reception on Inland Rd
5:40 PM.The Inland Road has become a popular route following the Kaikoura earthquake last year, but those living along it say minor crashes have highlighted the dangers associated with much of the road being… Read more Audio
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Labour will scrap National's tax changes if elected
5:46 PM.Labour leader Andrew Little says his party's families package will make more than 70 percent of families with children better off. Audio
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America's Cup tours the Capital
5:56 PM.Thousands of people turned out to a victory parade that snaked between Parliament and Civic Square today. Video, Audio
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Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
6:08 PM.The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
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Tauranga housing developments fast-tracked by govt loan
6:09 PM.The government will loan Tauranga City Council $230 million to support the construction of 35,000 houses. The council's Christine Jones talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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16 bodies recovered from US plane crash
6:19 PM.At least 16 people have been killed in a US military plane crash in rural Mississippi. Ryan Brooks from Reuters reports. Video, Audio
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One glint of hope for Jensen family still keen to live in NZ
6:20 PM.Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio
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Ben Hawke with his latest weather report
6:24 PM.Mosgiel's weather forecaster, 12-year-old Ben Hawke, with the latest on the polar blast sweeping the South Island. Video, Audio