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Checkpoint for Thursday 21 April 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 21 April 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
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Infrastructure in Dunedin found to be sub-par
5:07 PM.A report into the severe flooding in Dunedin last year finds 75 percent of mud, overflow and storage tanks were non compliant. The South Dunedin MP, Clare Curran, says the report is damning. Audio
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Report author explains findings
5:12 PM.The author of the report, Ruth Stokes, says Dunedin City Council has not done its job properly by letting the stormwater system get into such disrepair. [Dunedin City Council, stormwater… Read more Audio
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Insurance Council says flooding payouts will grow
5:20 PM.Insurers say not enough is being spent on infrastructures, as the number of flooding claims increases - and the Insurance Council says that will eventually mean higher premiums. Video, Audio
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Akld cracks down on unregistered, menacing dogs
5:25 PM.The Auckland Council has announced a crackdown on unregistered menacing dog, in the wake of a spate of dog attacks. Audio
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Te Aroha turns out for Queen's birthday celebrations
5:27 PM.Royal family look-a-likes turn out in Te Aroha, to mark Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Audio
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Evening business for 21 April 2016
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Temporary ban on freedom camping extended
5:40 PM.The Christchurch City Council is extending a temporary ban on freedom camping until May next year. Video, Audio
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Landlords must pay for tenants' damage - Court
5:50 PM.A court has ruled that landlords are liable for accidental damage caused by tenants - but one property manager is warning it could push up rents, and make it harder to find a home. Audio
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Chernobyl anniversay
5:52 PM.It's thirty years next week since the Chenobyl nuclear explosion, and some are still living in the highly-contaminated area directly surrounding the blast. Audio
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Stars align for navy students in cyclone wake
5:55 PM.Navy cadets get navigation by stars training courtesy of a cruise ship, after the boat they were due to train on was sent to help with the Cyclone Winston clean up. Kate Pereyra Garcia explains. Audio
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Auckland pound houses "menacing" dogs
6:10 PM.Auckland dog owners can register so-called 'menacing' dogs for free until the end of next month. But after that, the council will seize any unregistered aggressive dogs and take them to animal… Read more Video, Audio
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New centre for NZ business opens in China
6:14 PM.A Wairarapa-based wine and agribusiness company is leading the way for New Zealand businesses in China by setting up an international trade centre. Demelza Leslie reports from Xi'an. Audio
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Mitsubishi admits making emissions appear more favourable
6:16 PM.Japanese car giant Mitsubishi Motors says it used improper fuel economy testing methods to make emissions levels appear favourable. That's wiped 1.2 billion US dollars from its market value. Audio
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Sports chat with Stephen Hewson
6:20 PM.Sports Editor, Stephen Hewson, discusses the sports stories of the day. Audio
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Queen looking for twitter expert
6:28 PM.And finally, as we mentioned earlier, the Queen is advertising for someone to manage her Twitter and Facebook accounts. Audio