Checkpoint for Monday 19 September 2016
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South Auckland theatre remodels Shakespeare through Pasifika
6:25 PM.A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people. Video, Audio
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Pro-Putin party dominates Russia parliamentary vote
6:24 PM.Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the ruling United Russia party headquarters after exit polls show it won parliamentary elections. Video, Audio
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Sports chat for 19 September 2016
6:19 PM.The Rio 2016 Paralympics wrapped up today at Maracana stadium in Rio. RNZ sports reporter Matt Chatterton joins Checkpoint to discuss New Zealand's success at the games and other sports news. Video, Audio
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Chch Council denies inaction over chlorination of water
6:15 PM.Christchurch City Council denies sitting on its hands over chlorinating drinking water coming from wells that pose a high contamination risk. Christchurch Local Government reporter Conan Young… Read more Video, Audio
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Immigration Minister on fraud in Indian immigration system
6:07 PM.150 Indian students facing deportation cannot blame their agents and advisors for fraudulent documentation, Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Audio
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First-of-its-kind national surfing reserve proposed for Taranaki
5:53 PM.A first-of-its-kind national surfing reserve is being proposed for Taranaki that will encompass many of the region's prime surf breaks. Video, Audio
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South Akld motel tenants expect Housing NZ to evict them
5:49 PM.Tenants at a motel in South Auckland say they could become homeless after Housing New Zealand bought the property and issued eviction notices. Audio
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Liam Malone leads NZ during Paralympics closing ceremony
5:45 PM.The New Zealand Paralympics team was led by triple medalist Liam Malone during the closing ceremony, and will soon return home as one of our most successful teams ever with 21 medals all up. Video, Audio
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RNZ Political Editor discusses John Key, Helen Clark dynamics
5:40 PM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is in New York. She joins Checkpoint to discuss John Key and Helen Clark's meeting. and what the dynamics between them are like now. Video, Audio
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John Key and Helen Clark talk tactics in New York
5:37 PM.There was no sign of the fierce political rivalry that used to exist between the Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor Helen Clark as they met to "talk tactics" in New York. Audio
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Evening business for 19 September 2016
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Maths exams leaves year 11 students in tears
5:25 PM.Year 11 maths students were in tears last week after their maths exam shattered their confidence and left them devastated. Audio
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Dirty Politics hits mayoral candidates in Nelson and Marlboroug
5:21 PM.Mayoral candidates in Marlborough and Nelson are being targeted by a smear campaign, and there's allegations right-wing blogger Whaleoil is stirring the pot. Audio
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Don't wear low cut tops, Colin Craig told press secretary
5:18 PM.Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig described his former press secretary as wonderful and beautiful in a letter read out in court today, but said his views changed after she resigned. Audio
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Indian immigration agent still working despite involvement in fraud
5:10 PM.An Indian immigration agent several students used to help get them into New Zealand is still working despite being proven to have used fraudulent documents. Video, Audio
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Three people killed in road crash in Huntly
5:07 PM.Three people have died in a crash on State Highway One at Huntly this afternoon. Waikato Fire Service Assistant Area Commander Darryl Papesch joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 19th September 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video
