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Checkpoint for Monday 12 September 2016
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Mother and two children hit by SUV in Bay of Plenty
6:25 PM.A baby, a toddler and their mother have been injured after a SUV crashed into them in Pukehina, Bay of Plenty. Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Ross Paterson joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Matt Chatterton talks sport with Checkpoint
6:21 PM.RNZ sports reporter Matt Chatterton joins Checkpoint to discuss the latest sports news, including Sophie Pascoe's eighth gold, the US Open men's final and the All Blacks win at the weekend. Video, Audio
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US marks 15th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
6:15 PM.Americans have been paying tribute to close to 3000 people who died 15 years ago in the Twin Tower attacks on 9/11. Our correspondent William Denselow joins Checkpoint from New York. Audio
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Three Kings residents oppose housing estate
6:11 PM.An Auckland community has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting plans for a high density housing estate. Three Kings resident Greg McKeown says the fight isn't over yet. Audio
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Homeless waiting longer for homes, Labour says
6:08 PM.The Government is defending its record on housing the homeless after figures show it's taking twice as long to find places for those desperately in need compared to six months ago. Video, Audio
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Volcano erupts on French island of Reunion
5:57 PM.The eruption of one of the most active volcanoes in the world has delighted French tourists and local residents on an island in the Indian Ocean. Video, Audio
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Tesla unveils major update to autopilot technology
5:56 PM.Tesla has unveiled a major update to its autopilot technology less than six months after a fatal car crash claimed the life of a Florida man and raised questions about the safety of its driver… Read more Video, Audio
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Mt Taranaki climbers caught in debris during rescue
5:54 PM.Three climbers plucked off Mount Taranaki last night had a lucky escape after being caught in falling debris while the rescue operation was underway. Audio
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Woman diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome
5:45 PM.A woman has been diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome after contracting campylobacter during Havelock North's gastro outbreak. Dr Gareth Parry joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Fiji opposition figures detained in police cells
5:40 PM.Fiji's Prime Minister appears to be cracking down on leading opposition figures, with five people detained in police cells over the weekend. RNZI reporter Alex Perrottet joined Checkpoint from Fiji. Video, Audio
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Ashburton's WINZ office ruled to be unsafe
5:37 PM.Ashburton's Work and Income office, where two staff members were gunned down by Russell John Tully, should have had barriers in place in order to protect staff, a judge has ruled. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 September 2016
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Gisborne Mayor investigated for shouting drinks after complaint
5:28 PM.Gisborne's mayor Meng Foon is under investigation for shouting drinks, after placing money down on a table at a Father's Day function last week. Audio
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Beneficiaries pay hundreds to live in caravans
5:24 PM.Beneficiaries are paying hundreds to live in cabins and caravans in West Auckland, which they say are mouldy and infested with cockroaches. The owners of Western Park Village were not happy when… Read more Video, Audio
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Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia
5:18 PM.US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is suffering from pneumonia, her personal doctor said after she fell ill at a September 11 memorial. Audio
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9/11 terror attacks remembered across the US
5:14 PM.Tears and memories have been the features of emotional ceremonies across the United States as people gather to mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks Video, Audio
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Sophie Pascoe wins gold at Paralympics
5:10 PM.Swimmer Sophie Pascoe has broken her own world record, winning gold at Rio - her eighth gold medal and 13th Paralympic medal. She joined Checkpoint from Brazil. Video, Audio
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No smear campaign against Colin Craig, John Stringer says
5:08 PM.Former Conservative Party board member John Stringer has told a court there was no smear campaign against the party's former leader Colin Craig, who is in court fighting defamation claims. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 12 September 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video