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Checkpoint for Tuesday 17 October 2017
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'Shit Towns of New Zealand' Facebook page creator gets death threats
6:24 PM.The administrator of a Facebook page called 'Shit Towns of New Zealand' has received death threats for his posts, but many others are laughing. It comes down to your sense of humour. Video, Audio
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Burglars targetting construction sites for a quick buck
6:21 PM.Police say there is a growing number of burglaries at construction sites, and are urging tradies to lock up their tool-boxes. Audio
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Road where taxi van flipped a common crash spot, residents say
6:18 PM.The van, carrying five passengers, including two children, came off Waiuku road, between Waiuku and Pukekohe just after 8am. One person remains in a stable condition and another in a serious… Read more Video, Audio
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No smoking on Auckland's beaches this summer
6:10 PM.Auckland's beaches, outdoor dining areas and most public spaces in the central city will be smokefree this summer, thanks to a new ban being brought in by Auckland Council. Audio
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Is Winston Peters a Very Hungry Caterpillar?
6:08 PM.New Zealand First MP Shane Jones said today that the "monarch butterfly" will soon emerge. Does that make Winston Peters a very hungry caterpillar? And just how much does he want? Read more Video, Audio
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Life imprisonment for man who murderered neighbour after years-
5:55 PM.Stephen Findlay, 60, has been sentenced to life in prison after last week pleading guilty to killing Sharon Comerford in Dunedin last year. Video, Audio
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New Zealanders advised to avoid Wi-Fi if possible
5:49 PM.A vulnerability in Wi-Fi security has been discovered that allows hackers to access devices and potentially snoop on network traffic. Video, Audio
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Strangers pay tribute to 'assassinated' journalist at vigil
5:45 PM.The killing of the Maltese journalist, Daphne Carauana Galizia, has shocked complete strangers, her friend Luke Frendo told John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Killing of journalist intended to send 'chilling message', friend says
5:42 PM.The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Carauana Galizia, who investigated the Panama Papers scandal, was a message from those she tried to expose to everyone to 'leave us alone', her friend says. Video, Audio
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NZ First board reached 'substantial consensus', but only on policy
5:39 PM.The New Zealand First board has come to a "serious" consensus on policy issues, but is yet to discuss other matters, such as ministerial positions, with either National or Labour, Winston Peters says.
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Evening business for Tues 17 October 2017
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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NZ Cadbury employees out of work as manufacturing moves offshore
5:28 PM.Pineapple Lumps and other New Zealand-made chocolates will soon be manufactured in Australia, and shipped back to pining customers in this country. Audio
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NZ Cadbury employees out of work as manufacturing moves offshor
5:28 PM.Pineapple Lumps and other New Zealand-made chocolates will soon be manufactured in Australia, and shipped back to pining customers in this country. Audio
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Council could end up buying 35 flood prone homes
5:24 PM.Christchurch City Council could end up buying up to 35 homes as a way to solve the problem of properties along the Heathcote River being repeatedly flooded. Read more Video, Audio
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Close scrutiny of scientific evidence at Lundy appeal hearing
5:21 PM.Mark Lundy's lawyer has told the Court of Appeal that untested science was used to convict his client a second time, despite warnings about that evidence from the Privy Council. Video, Audio
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Close scrutiny of scientific evidence at Lundy appeal hearing
5:21 PM.Mark Lundy's lawyer has told the Court of Appeal that untested science was used to convict his client a second time, despite warnings about that evidence from the Privy Council. Audio
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Bill English police interview released
5:12 PM.Police have released an audio version of the statement then-Prime Minister Bill English gave during the original investigation into former National MP, Todd Barclay. Read more Video, Audio
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Unlikely a government will be formed this week
5:08 PM.The New Zealand First board is yet to reach a consensus. It has retired for the evening, but leader Winston Peters says they will reach a decision "as fast as we can". Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 17th October 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video