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Checkpoint for Wednesday 23 November 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 23rd November 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
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Goose Bay resident says evacuation is an 'over-reaction'
5:07 PM.Paul Keung has been told to evacuate Goose Bay. Civil Defence says a dam caused by the earthquake threatens all 35 homes in the area, but Mr Keung says that's an "over-reaction". Video, Audio
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Civil Defence evacuates 35 homes in Goose Bay
5:12 PM.Murray Sinclair is the Civil Defence Controller in Kaikoura. He spoke to Checkpoint about the evacuation underway in Goose Bay, and the dam that threatens the area. Video, Audio
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Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
5:15 PM.Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
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Post-quake recovery taking its toll on Kaikoura
5:19 PM.Work continues to open the Inland Route to Kaikoura to all vehicles, as residents struggle with fuel and shower rations, while some people just want to leave. Audio
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Ocean bubbles seen in Kaikoura
5:22 PM.There's something bubbling in the water in Kaikoura. Kaikoura Kayaks owner Matt Foy says he discovered bubbles on the surface of the water - something he's never seen before. Video, Audio
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Huge pod of dolphins spotted off coast of Kaikoura
5:27 PM.A Kaikoura tourism operator discovered a pod of more than 300 dolphins today, during their first trip out since the earthquake. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 23 Nov 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Concrete company pulls out of Pike River mine work due to oppos
5:36 PM.The company set to supply concrete to seal the Pike River Mine has pulled out, in respect to the families who want the mine left open. Audio
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Application to stay Pike River mine declined
5:40 PM.Nigel Hampton QC applied for a stay in sealing the Pike River mine, but has just found out that request has been declined. Audio
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Controversial Imam stood down from Islamic body over anti-semet
5:42 PM.Political and community leaders are supporting a decision to remove a controversial Imam from his role within the Federation of Islamic Associations. Audio
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Only one DHB in NZ meets Govt's faster cancer treatment target
5:44 PM.All but one of the country's district health boards are failing to meet the government's time targets for cancer treatment. Audio
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Death of albatross deliberate and selfish
5:48 PM.A commercial fisherman who caused the death of 39 albatrosses has been sentenced to 300 hours' community work. Tracy Neal was in court. Audio
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Strongest ever field for 2017 ASB Women's Tennis Classic
5:55 PM.The strongest ever field will assemble for next year's ASB Women's Tennis Classic in Auckland, with four former world number ones present. Audio
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Goose Bay evacuation
6:07 PM.Residents of Goose Bay just south of Kaikoura might not be allowed back in their homes for 10 days after they were ordered to evacuate this afternoon. Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Scargill residents react to huge quake
6:10 PM.The tiny community of Scargill, Canterbury was one of the hardest hit in last night's aftershocks. Residents describe the shake as "like a machine gun," and "like nothing I've ever felt." Audio
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What will earthquake impact be on Kaikoura wildlife
6:14 PM.It's now nine days since a devastating earthquake hit Kaikoura, and the full impact on local wildlife is starting to become clear. Audio
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Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
6:19 PM.The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town. Video, Audio
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Businesses fears TPP failure will spar trade protectionism
6:25 PM.Business groups are worried the United States' decision to quit the Trans Pacific Partnership will spur a lurch into economic protectionism. Audio