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Checkpoint for Thursday 2 February 2017
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 2nd February
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
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Indian students lose appeal against deportation order
5:07 PM.Nine Indian students were told today they must leave the country as their appeal against their deportation orders was declined. One of the students and the group's lawyer talk to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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PM kicks off election year with $500m plan to boost police
5:14 PM.Prime Minister Bill English has promised more than 1100 extra police officers over the next four years. He made the announcement during his state-of-the-nation speech. Video, Audio
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New rodeo footage shows cattle electric shocked, punched
5:20 PM.More footage of a Northland rodeo has emerged, this time showing teenage cattle being struck with an electric prodder. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
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Aus Correspondent discusses Trump / Turnbull phone call
5:23 PM.US President Donald Trump is believed to have hung up on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Political Correspondent for Fairfax Stephanie Peatling joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Public weigh in on whether NZ citizenship is or isn't for sale
5:27 PM.What do New Zealanders think about US billionaire Peter Thiel gaining citizenship despite visiting the country only four times. RNZ reporter Benedict Collins hit the streets to find out. Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 2 February
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Havelock North locals demand accountability on water crisis
5:39 PM.A new report considered by the ongoing inquiry today found it is highly probable contaminated water from the Mangateretere Pond made its way into the bore supplying the town. Audio
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Breakers fwd Akil Mitchell returning just a week after horror eye injury
5:42 PM.Akil Mitchell's been cleared to fly just a week after his eyeball popped out of its socket, but it will be a last minute call as to whether he makes the starting line-up. Video, Audio
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Elderly woman told to make appt to change bank details at WINZ
5:46 PM.Seventy-year-old Alexis Smith wanted to notify WINZ she changed bank, but instead of just dropping in a letter, she was told she needed to make an appointment. Video, Audio
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World's leading wine critic talks Pinot with John Campbell
5:51 PM.Jancis Robinson, who's been called the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world, and happens to advise Queen Elizabeth on her wine cellar, is in New Zealand for The Pinot Noir event. Video, Audio
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PM explains why he's prioritised boosting police numbers
6:07 PM.Prime Minister Bill English announced the government will fund 1100 new police staff over four years, but similar pledges have already been made by Labour and NZ First. Video, Audio
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Parents call for more protections for disabled children
6:16 PM.The Human Rights Commission and disability advocates are urging a parliamentary select committee to toughen legal protections for disabled school children. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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Apple shortage almost over, fruit company boss says
6:19 PM.For the past few weeks, apples have been in short supply with some supermarkets' shelves bare. But Pipifruit CEO Alan Pollard says new supply is coming soon. Video, Audio
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Seriously ill Royal Albatross chick making a comeback
6:22 PM.A Royal Albatross developed fly strike, but is now recovering after being looked after by staff, says the Department of Conservation's threatened species ambassador, Nicola Toki. Video, Audio
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Turnbull responds to Trump's 'dumb deal' tweet
6:28 PM.Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says US President Donald Trump "ended their call courteously" and did not hang up. Audio