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Checkpoint for Monday 18 January 2016
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Nadene Lomu speaks for the first time since her husband's death
5:12 PM.Exactly two months ago today, New Zealand's first global rugby superstar, Jonah Lomu, died at the age of 40. His widow, Nadene Lomu, joined John Campbell in the studio. Read more Video, Audio
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A mum's view on medical cannabis
5:40 PM.An approved cannabis spray, Sativex, is becoming increasingly available as a medicine elsewhere but in New Zealand, special approval is still required. Read more Video, Audio
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$16.5 million dollar upgrade to Stanley Street Arena
6:16 PM.The ASB Classic wrapped up over the weekend and while organisers say it was a resounding success, a $16.5 million dollar upgrade is needed to bring the Stanley Street arena up to a level required to… Read more Video, Audio
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All eyes on Melbourne in wake of corruption allegations
5:27 PM.The sporting world has been rocked by allegations of widespread match fixing at the top level of tennis. We're joined by our tennis correspondent David Luddy, who's in Melbourne for the Australian… Read more Audio
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Lawrence Arabia talks about the new Checkpoint theme
6:26 PM.James Milne a.k.a Lawrence Arabia talks about the new Checkpoint theme Audio
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200 hungry mouths to feed in Tokoroa
5:24 PM.Julie King is renowned in Tokoroa for feeding the needy. Audio
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Evening Business for 18 January 2016
5:34 PM.It's been a bumpy ride on the New Zealand share market today again, despite a positive employee confidence survey. Audio
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Dangerous prisoner on the run
5:38 PM.A repeat and dangerous offender, who may have access to firearms, is on the run again after cutting off his electronic bracelet. Audio
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Boat on fire near Whakatane
5:07 PM.The police and the coastguard are evacuating up to 50 people off a burning boat near Whakatane. Audio
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Criminal profilers called in on Auckland murder
5:48 PM.The police say whoever murdered a 69 year old woman, would've left her west Auckland home with blood-spattered clothing. Audio
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Sports chat with Stephen Hewson
5:54 PM.The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and fellow opener Martin Guptill scored the highest partnership in Twenty20 international cricket yesterday, to guide New Zealand to a 10-wicket win over… Read more Audio
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Nadene Lomu regrets givealittle page
6:09 PM.Nadene Lomu has spoken for the first time since her husband Jonah's death about his dialysis and the family's financial difficulties. Audio
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Nadene Lomu had tests to see if she could donate her kidney
6:10 PM.The couple had undergone tests to see if she was compatible and able to donate him a kidney just days before they left for the World Cup. Audio
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Former NZ tennis #1 Brett Steven on match fixing allegations
6:11 PM.The allegations have overshadowed the first day of the Australian Open in Melbourne, where eight of those players were due to play. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, 18th January 2016
6:00 PM.Look back at the complete programme, with presenter John Campbell. Video