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Checkpoint for Monday 26 February 2018
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Waiheke locals protest controversial marina
6:20 PM.The lawyer for a developer planning on building a marina and floating carpark on Waiheke Island says opponents are seeing Kennedy Point through rose tinted glasses, because it's already well… Read more Audio
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Train services under stress as workers go on partial strike
6:13 PM.Auckland commuters are bracing themselves for transport chaos as train staff refuse to work overtime for the next three weeks. RNZ reporter Eva Corlett joins Checkpoint live from Britomart. Audio
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Don Brash picking Judith Collins as National leader
6:07 PM.Dr Don Brash has weathered leadership battles both as the leader of National and ACT. He told John Campbell if he was in the National caucus today he'd pick Judith Collins. Video, Audio
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Economic impact of New Plymouth water outage hits home
5:55 PM.Dozens of small businesses lost trade when their water supply was cut off for up to four days, and at least one international food exporter was still out of action this morning. Video, Audio
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Accused quarry abductor a victim of coincidences, lawyer says
5:51 PM.Colin Jack Mitchell said on the night of the abduction he watched a movie on television and played cards on his computer before he left his home to get some relief for his swollen legs. Audio
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Wellington's rentals now cost same as Auckland's
5:48 PM.The Hutt Valley is becoming increasingly popular as people are being priced out of Wellington's rental market, where the average asking rate has soared to $550 per week. Audio
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Months to fully reopen Takaka Hill following damage from Gita
5:44 PM.One lane into Takaka was opened yesterday but the job of clearing slips and rebuilding entire sections of road will extend into winter. Meanwhile, Kaikōura businesses are delivered bad news. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Monday, February 26 2018
5:40 PM.The latest weather forecast with Metservice Meterologist John Law. Video, Audio
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Industrial action sees 'March Madness' hit Auckland early
5:38 PM.Train staff are refusing to work overtime for the next three weeks, meaning southern, western and eastern line peak train services will run at 20 minute intervals rather than the usual 10. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Monday 26 February 2018
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Australian reporter slammed for interview with NZ PM
5:27 PM.60 Minutes reporter Charles Wooley has been criticised for his interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, which has been labelled as sexist, sleazy and repugnant. Video, Audio
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Disgraced, unlicenced agent aids in flip of million-dollar property
5:18 PM.A disgraced real estate agent helped sell an Auckland property to his aunt while unlicensed for less than half its market value, with it selling again the same day for a $525,000 profit. Read more Video, Audio
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Countdown to new National leader
5:09 PM.Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Monday, February 26 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video