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Checkpoint for Thursday 24 August 2017
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Report - many victims don't understand they've suffered abuse
6:24 PM.Ground breaking report on sexual violence suffered by students has found many do not understand what they've suffered is abuse. Audio
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National Party faces questions over campaign slogan
6:15 PM.The National Party faces questions over the use of its campaign slogan at the pre-election fiscal update. Audio
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Akld Council won't allow more shops open on Easter Sunday
6:15 PM.Auckland Council votes overwhelmingly not to allow more shops to trade on Easter Sunday. Audio
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Health Minister on Northland DHB deficit
6:08 PM.Health Minister Jonathan Coleman talks to Checkpoint about the warning from the Northland DHB on its deficit. Audio
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Was infected cattle sent to Northland?
5:56 PM.A North Otago stock agent fears a cow disease outbreak there will become national because he has sold cattle from an infected farm around the country. Audio
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Paua as climate change indicators
5:53 PM.Paua nicknamed Thelma & Louise strapped to a heart monitor to demonstrate the effects of climate change. Audio
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Beyond the Beehive: Max Towle heads to Kawerau
5:47 PM.Wireless journalist Max Towle heads to Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty; watch the whole series on http://thewireless.co.nz/ Audio
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Coles back and raring to go
5:44 PM.Dane Coles selected for second Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin this weekend. Audio
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New speed limits on some major roads
5:40 PM.Motorists will be able to drive at 110 km per hour on seven roads by the end of the year. As Eva Corlett reports, most people support the change but some warn that it will make drivers go even faster.
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Evening Business for 24 August 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland mumps outbreak has spread to Dunedin
5:28 PM.An outbreak of mumps in Auckland has spread to Dunedin, which is experiencing its first outbreak of the disease in years. Health Correspondent, Karen Brown, reports. Audio
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Greens leader battles on alone after surprise Ohariu decision
5:22 PM.Two weeks after the shock resignation of Metiria Turei, the remaining Green Party leader James Shaw is battling-on alone on the campaign trail. Audio
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Maori Party wants Hosking dumped from debates
5:19 PM.The Maori Party wants Mike Hosking to be dumped from his role as election debate moderator, saying the TVNZ presenter's misleading comments about the Maori roll have done "irreparable damage" to its… Read more Audio
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Two men receive NZ's longest sentences for drug import
5:15 PM.Two men receive NZ's longest ever sentences for cocaine supply in case involving a diamante encrusted horse's head stuffed with the drug. Our Auckland court reporter Edward Gay reports. Audio
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Northland DHB warns of projected deficit
5:08 PM.Northland DHB warns of projected deficit and says it won't submit budget or annual plan to Health Ministry until it gets more money. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 24 August, 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video