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Checkpoint for Monday 17 October 2016
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NZ fashion stores in for shake-up as big brands arrive
6:25 PM.New Zealand fashion stores are bracing themselves as they wait to see what the long-term impact will be after the arrival of some of the world's biggest fashion retailers. Audio
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Autism New Zealand CEO on seclusion in schools
6:10 PM.Autism New Zealand CEO Dane Dougan says there's no place for seclusion in schools and wants an independent inquiry to be held into the practice. Audio
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Seclusion rooms pin-pointed as a symptom of special ed under-funding
6:07 PM.Special education advocates say seclusion rooms are a symptom of under funding of the special education system. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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Sea lions released after mothers killed by fishermen
5:57 PM.Sea lions have been released into the ocean waters off the coast of the Palomino Islands in Peru months after they were rescued after their mothers were killed by local fishermen. Video, Audio
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Supermarkets pledge to cut sugar, salt and fat in their own brands
5:54 PM.Big supermarket chains have pledged to cut the sugar, salt and fat in products marketed under their own brands in a bid to help tackle childhood obesity. Audio
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Dunedin cleaner murder evidence circumstantial, defence says
5:48 PM.The defence at the murder trial of young Dunedin cleaner Alexander Merritt for the murder of his supervisor, says the prosecution's case is full of scientific holes. Audio
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Delays for Christchurch council projects blamed on incompetence
5:45 PM.Delays in completing more than 30 Christchurch City Council projects, worth more than $300m, are being put down to council incompetence. But the council says there are not enough contractors. Audio
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$15m boost to tackle drug abuse
5:42 PM.Nearly $15 million seized from criminals will pay for 15 initiatives to tackle drug abuse. The number of people using P is dropping, but more still needs to be done, John Key says. Audio
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75m walkway into Auckland harbour under fire
5:36 PM.A plan to build a 75 metre walkway into Auckland's Waitemata harbour to accommodate giant cruise ships has come under fire from the local board and activists. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 October 2016
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Woman charged with murdering woman in Te Atatu
5:27 PM.A 36-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing another woman in West Auckland has appeared in court. The accused been charged with murdering Carly Stewart in Te Atatu. Video, Audio
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Jury retires in Gable Tostee case
5:24 PM.The jury in the trial of an Australian man accused of murdering a NZ woman Warriena Wright has retired to consider its verdict. ABC reporter Louisa Rebgetz joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Battle begins to drive Islamic State from Mosul in Iraq
5:20 PM.Islamic State is now under concerted ground assault from both the Iraqi Army, and Kurdish forces, with air support from Western Coalition planes. Video, Audio
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Chief Ombudsman: 'We won't let this gather dust'
5:14 PM.Chief Ombudsman Judge Boshier has initiated an investigation into the use of seclusion rooms in schools. He says his office will act swiftly, and won't let it 'gather dust'. Video, Audio
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Complaints made about seclusion room at a second school
5:07 PM.Parents of an autistic boy locked in a seclusion room at Ruru Specialist School in Invercargill are still waiting on a police investigation report into the school. Hekia Parata wouldn't comment. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 17th October 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video