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Checkpoint for Thursday 26 May 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 26th May 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Thurday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
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Predictable budget from Bill English
5:09 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says Budget 2016 paints a picture of a country with a sparkling economy. But opposition parties say the Budget was a missed opportunity. Audio
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Finance Minister: Budget invests in innovation & social issues
5:11 PM.The Finance Minister, Bill English, discusses his eighth budget. Audio
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What's waiting for those who take up offer to move to regions?
5:23 PM.A grant of up to five-thousand dollars is being offered to people to leave Auckland - but what's waiting for them when they arrive in their new, regional home? Audio
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Evening Business for 26 May 2016
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Brother pleads guilty to murdering Alex Fisher
5:39 PM.The man charged with murdering his 10-year-old brother, Alex Fisher, has pleaded guilty. Ruth Hill was in court. Audio
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Queenstown hotel room shortage could deter filmmakers
5:42 PM.A hotel room shortage in Queenstown is raising concerns that international film productions could be deterred from bringing their business to the region. Audio
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Labour leader says Budget won't fix NZ's problems
5:47 PM.The Labour leader, Andrew Little, says today's Budget is not enough to fix New Zealand's biggest problems. Audio
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550 people narrowly avoid death after boat capsizes
5:52 PM.More than 550 people narrowly escaped drowning on Wednesday after their smugglers' boat capsized in the Southern Mediterranean. Audio
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Hesson signs on for third term as Black Caps coach
5:53 PM.The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has had a change of heart and will continue as the New Zealand Cricket coach until 2019. He spoke with Stephen Hewson. Audio
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Wellingtonians could have to desex and register cats
5:55 PM.Wellington City Council has been applauded for taking a bold move to regulate cats and protect the city's native wildlife today. Audio
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Airport CEO, health leader & economist look at the Budget
6:08 PM.Budget 2016 has already been dubbed the "boring Budget". Auckland Airport CEO Adrian Littlewood, Hapai Te Hau-ora General Manager Papa Nahi and economist Shamubeel Eaqub share their insights. Audio
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Today in Parliament for 26 May 2016
6:50 PM.Finance Minister, Bill English, delivers his eighth Budget. Opposition leader, Andrew Little, launches the 11-hour Budget debate with the now-traditional amendment calling on the House to support a… Read more Audio