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Checkpoint for Friday 23 February 2018
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Wanaka buzzing after two Winter Olympic bronze medals
6:24 PM.Wanaka is buzzing after two of its own became New Zealand's first Winter Olympic medallists in 26 years. 16-year-olds Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous both won bronze in their respective events… Read more Audio
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Controversial Waiheke marina proposal heads to court
6:16 PM.A group of Waiheke locals is heading to court to fight plans for a 186-berth marina, complete with floating carpark and yacht club at Kennedy Point, which they say is for the elite. Video, Audio
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Unis seeing little benefit from zero-fee policy
6:14 PM.Universities are unhappy the government's zero-fee policy for tertiary students has increased their administration costs in exchange for little to no change in their enrolments. Audio
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Govt’s plans for regions not the ‘bonanaza’ promised - English
6:12 PM.National Party leader Bill English says regions were promised a bonanza by the government and he expects they will be disappointed by the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
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Damage from Cyclone Gita to cost thousands, farmer says
6:10 PM.Farmers in Golden Bay are counting the cost of former Cyclone Gita, which caused flooding across much of the land at the top of the Takaka Valley. Video, Audio
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Cheers in court as euthanasia advocate found not guilty
6:08 PM.Susan Austen says she was overjoyed and relieved when she received a not guilty verdict in the High Court today for assisting another woman to take her own life. Audio
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Former Whanganui teacher jailed for historic sex offending
5:54 PM.Former music teacher at one of the country's most prestigious schools, Trevor Ian Gibbs, 72, has been jailed for historic sex offending. Audio
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Who will be the next leader of the National Party?
5:46 PM.Sources have told Checkpoint Amy Adams and Simon Bridges have the numbers to lead National, and have discussed supporting each other. Bridget Burke talks to four of the five contenders. Video, Audio
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Chch butcher found guilty of murdering Renee Duckmanton
5:43 PM.The family of slain Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton cried and applauded as Sainey Marong was found guilty of her murder at the High Court in Christchurch today. Audio
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Rock, soil blocks Kaikoura coastal highway in 60 places
5:40 PM.State Highway One north and south of Kaikoura and the railway running alongside it are likely to be shut until at least the middle of next week after they were blocked by slips. Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Friday 23 February
5:39 PM.The latest weather forecast from MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 23 February 2018
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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$1b regional fund ‘a big bloody risk’ - Shane Jones
5:28 PM.The government's $60m Provincial Growth Fund will be spent on five regions, and will inject $8m into regional rail, including the return of the Napier to Wairoa rail line for logging trains. Video, Audio
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'There's not going to be another school shooting'
5:20 PM.The father of a teenaged girl killed in last week's massacre in Florida says he'll be working with the US President on school safety as a legacy to his daughter Meadow. Read more Video, Audio
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Susan Austen cleared of euthanasia charge
5:16 PM.There were loud cheers outside the High Court in Wellington today as euthanasia advocate Susan Austen was cleared of involvement in another woman's suicide. Audio
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Changes ahead for EQC as chair resigns
5:08 PM.Earthquake Commission Minister Megan Woods has announced an independent advisor will be sent in to EQC, at the same time confirming Sir Maarten Wevers has resigned. John Campbell speaks to them both.
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Friday, February 23nd 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full programme here. Video