Checkpoint for Friday 9 December 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 9th December 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
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Principal's message for government: 'Help the kids'
5:07 PM.A Dunedin principal has penned an open letter to several government departments, warning that her students face a future of crime if nothing is done to help them. Video, Audio
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Family of stop-go killer Quinton Winders maintains innocence
5:19 PM.Quinton Winders was sentenced today to at least 17 years in jail for killing road worker George Taiaroa, but his family says he is innocent and has been framed. Audio
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Paula Bennett favoured by caucus for deputy PM
5:23 PM.Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has the support of 21 of National's 59-strong caucus to snag the job of Deputy Prime Minister. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
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Bill English signals move towards greater social investment
5:26 PM.The incoming Prime Minister, Bill English, is hinting that the government could focus more on social issues under his leadership. Audio
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Evening business for 9 Dec 2016
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Aftershocks continue to rock Solomon Islands
5:38 PM.The Solomon Islands is still being rocked by aftershocks brought on by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning. Audio
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Quake-affected businesses say they need more help
5:40 PM.The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio
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Senior Auckland Transport official found guilty of bribery
5:42 PM.A company director and a senior Auckland Transport official have been found guilty of giving and accepting bribes of more than one million dollars. Audio
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Wellington business owner still paying rent for office he can't
5:44 PM.At least one Wellington business owner is still paying rent on an office he is not allowed into, because it is too close to a quake-damaged carpark. Audio
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Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr prepare for championship fight
5:50 PM.Heavyweight boxers Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr are preparing to face off in the world championship fight in Auckland tomorrow night. Audio
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Nanogirl gives power of flight to a rural Taranaki school
5:53 PM.'Nanogirl' Michelle Dickinson has paid a visit to a rural Taranaki primary school, as part of a workshop to inspire children to pursue science and engineering. Audio
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Simon Bridges confident he can get votes for deputy
6:08 PM.National MP Simon Bridges is still confident he has a shot at becoming Deputy Prime Minister, despite his rival Paula Bennett appearing to have significantly more caucus support. Video, Audio
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John Key spends final working day in PM job in Chch
6:13 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, has spent his final full day in the job in Christchurch, where he praised the city's leadership and his fellow ministers. Audio
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American astronaut John Glenn dies
6:17 PM.John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator and war hero, has died. Video, Audio
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Lower Hutt supermarket to be built in 24 hours
6:20 PM.A pop-up New World supermarket is being built within 24 hours after its shop had to close during the demolition of the Queensgate shopping centre in Lower Hutt. Video, Audio
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Big Aroha for The Slacks' Big Aroha song
6:25 PM.Taranaki based four piece The Slacks song 'Big Aroha' is sprinkled with Te Reo Māori and has gone viral online. They came into the Checkpoint studio to perform it for you. Video, Audio
