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Checkpoint for Friday 10 March 2017
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Four environment group pulls out of government forum
6:19 PM.A fourth environmental group has pulled out of the government's Land and Water Forum, saying the Government's new freshwater standards were the final straw. Audio
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Thames-Coromandel MP urges locals to be cautious
6:16 PM.Scott Simpson is the Thames-Coromandel MP. He has the latest on the weather in the region, and what locals can expect over the weekend. Video, Audio
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Coroglen Valley residents amazed no one died in wild weather
6:11 PM.Coroglen Valley residents describe how cows were swept away several kilometres by the floodwaters earlier this week, and how a bridge was damaged after a river swelled by 10 metres. Video, Audio
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Watercare says Akld is still a way off worst case scenario
6:08 PM.Watercare says Auckland is still a way off the worst case scenario as the city faces its biggest water crisis in more than 20 years. Video, Audio
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Leaderbrand recalls salads over listeria finding
5:56 PM.Pre-packaged salads sold at a number of supermarkets have been recalled after listeria was found in them. Video, Audio
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Rural games 'represent a rural way of life'
5:53 PM.The rural games have gotten underway in Manawatu, with cow pat throwing and speed milking among the events. Video, Audio
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Wanaka retailers celebrate Easter Sunday trading victory
5:50 PM.Wanaka retailers are celebrating the news that they can finally open for business on Easter Sunday after years of having to shut their doors - unlike shops in neighbouring Queentown. Video, Audio
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Rest home worker convicted for assaulting elderly man wants to be a nurse
5:39 PM.A former Hamilton rest home worker, convicted for assaulting an elderly dementia patient, wants to become a trained nurse - news that has come as an unpleasant surprise to the victim's family. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 10 March 2017
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Kaikōura locals fear SH1 deadline will slip
5:30 PM.Part of the road north of Kaikoura has opened to traffic, but locals aren't holding their breath for SH1 to be cleared by Christmas. Read more Video, Audio, Gallery
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Chch councillor Raf Manji to take on Gerry Brownlee in Ilam
5:24 PM.Christchurch councillor Raf Manji announces plans to stand against Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee in Ilam at the general election. He tells John Campbell why he is standing as an independent. Audio
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Heavy rain, thunder on way for upper North Island
5:20 PM.Metservice meteorologist Georgina Griffiths tells Checkpoint what people in the upper North Island should expect over the next couple of days. Audio
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Couple left clinging to tree after being swept away in floodwaters
5:12 PM.A couple was left clinging to a tree for two hours after they were swept away by floodwaters in the Coromandel. Video, Audio
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Auckland facing worst water crisis in 20 years
5:07 PM.Aucklanders have been told to conserve water as the city faces its worst water crisis in more than 20 years. Watercare spokesman Mark Bourne joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 10th March 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full programme here. Video