Checkpoint for Thursday 6 October 2016
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Millions evacuate as Hurricane Matthew approaches US
6:26 PM.Millions of people along the south eastern US coastline have been told to evacuate as Hurricane Matthew approaches. Video, Audio
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Online film explores Five Eyes network
6:19 PM.A new online film explores how the 'Five Eyes' global spying network is eroding our personal privacy. Its Kiwi director Justin Pemberton joins Checkpoint. Read more Video, Audio
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Meatworkers win battle with Affco
6:16 PM.Meatworkers who spent five months locked out of work last year have won their battle with employers Affco. Audio
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Helen Clark didn't have chance at top UN job, analyst says
6:12 PM.UN analyst and blogger Mark Goldberg says Helen Clark never had much of a chance at becoming the first female head of the United Nations. Audio
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Mt Eden Prison staff let fight clubs happen weekly
6:08 PM.Fight clubs at Mt Eden Prison happened almost weekly, and inmates who refused to take part were threatened with attacks by gangs, a report by the Chief Inspector says. Audio
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Crown seeking jail term for Ngatata Love
5:55 PM.The Crown is seeking a prison term for the prominent Maori leader, Sir Ngatata Love, who was found guilty of obtaining property through deception. Sir Ngatata is expected to learn of his fate… Read more Audio
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Job losses ahead for Maori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal
5:51 PM.A proposed restructure at the Ministry of Justice could mean about 40 percent of the 148 staff at the Maori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal will lose their jobs. Audio
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Christchurch pod-styled backpackers a NZ first
5:48 PM.A backpackers with pod-styled units has opened near Christchurch Airport as the city continues to struggle with budget accommodation following the 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
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Queenstown businesses house own workers as crisis grows
5:44 PM.Queenstown employers say they have no other option but to build their own accommodation for their workers as the housing crisis worsens. Audio
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Green Party defend MP detained in Israel
5:38 PM.The Green Party is defending an attempt by its MP Marama Davidson to enter Gaza by sea despite knowing there'd be an Israeli navy blockade in place. Audio
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Evening business for 6 October 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Woman injured after train and car collide
5:28 PM.A woman is in a serious condition after the car she was in collided with a train in Auckland, trapping her inside. RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn has the latest. Audio
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Aaron Smith to miss test following toilet liaison
5:25 PM.All Black Aaron Smith's liaison with a woman in a disabled toilet has made headlines around the world. The Prime Minister and NZ Rugby say his behaviour fell short of what's expected. Audio
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Helen Clark's hopes to lead UN now over
5:21 PM.Helen Clark's hope of becoming the first female leader of the United Nations has been dashed. Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is expected to be formally recommended as the leader. Video, Audio
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Message for Ross Bremner: 'Turn yourself in'
5:17 PM.A family friend of Ross Bremner, wanted in connection with a double knife attack on his parents, is pleading for him to turn himself in. Audio
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Corrections boss says Mt Eden prison monitors were "overwhelmed"
5:07 PM.Head of Correction, Ray Smith, says revelations that Serco staff were playing table tennis while fight clubs were going on at Mt Eden prison show prison monitors became overwhelmed. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 6th October 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full show here. Video
