Checkpoint for Wednesday 12 April 2017
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Edgecumbe flood victims given meat packages
6:24 PM.Entertainers Howard Morrison Junior and Lotto man Russell Harrison were among a large crew of volunteers who prepared and packed meat parcels for families affected by the Edgecumbe floods. Video, Audio
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Petition calls for investigation into porn
6:21 PM.A 22,000-strong petition headed by Family First director Bob McCoskrie calling for a investigation into the health and societal harms of pornography today was delivered in Parliament today. Audio
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Man who fatally ran over partner sentenced to 3 years prison
6:18 PM.Mark Stevens has been sentenced to three years prison for killing his partner when he ran over her while drunk. Audio
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Home ownership would help govt save $11m in 15yrs, research says
6:14 PM.New research shows the Government could save $11 million over 15 years if it moves 1000 people from social housing into their own home. Video, Audio
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Expect more severe weather events, Environment Commissioner warns
6:10 PM.Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright say rare and freakish weather events are becoming repetitive, and will continue to do so in the face of climate change. Video, Audio
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Cyclone Cook an extremely serious event, MetService warns
6:07 PM.Cyclone Cook is barelling down towards New Zealand with similar speeds as Cyclone Giselle in 1968, in which the Wahine sank. Authorities are warning people to be prepared. Video, Audio
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Decades-old time capsule opened in Wellington
5:58 PM.A more than 50 year old time capsule - unearthed in Wellington - has been cracked open to reveal a newpaper dated 1959, photos and a handful of coins. Video, Audio
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First class United passenger told to give up seat...or else
5:51 PM.Shocking footage of a US doctor being dragged off a United Airlines flight has led to other passengers recounting how they too were told to move - or else. Video, Audio
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Colin Craig ordered to pay too much in damages, judge says
5:44 PM.The High Court in Auckland has ruled that excessive defamation damages against Colin Craig constitute a miscarriage of justice. Audio
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Kaitaia one of 20 stations to get 24/7 police presence
5:41 PM.Kaitaia will get a 24/7 police base during the next year, but Kaikohe or Kerikeri will have to wait another year. The Northland town is one of 20 police stations to get a round-the-clock presence. Audio
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Calls for inquiry as more former CERA staffers investigated
5:38 PM.Three more former CERA staffers are being investigated after allegations of conflicts of interest, prompting calls for an inquiry into the conduct of all staff at the agency. Audio
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Evening business for 12 April 2017
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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State of Emergency declared in Coromandel
5:31 PM.A state of emergency has been declared in the Coromandel as it prepares for Cyclone Cook. Garry Towler, the Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, joins Checkpoint live. Audio
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Edgecumbe local visits her condemned home of 45 years
5:20 PM.Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
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Edgecumbe residents warned of further evacuations
5:16 PM.Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
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Great Barrier bracing for Cyclone Cook
5:14 PM.Great Barrier will be the first area in New Zealand hit by Cyclone Cook. Its local board chairperson Izzy Fordham says the community has been warned they're in for a rough few hours. Audio
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Cyclone Cook likely to be worst weather event in decades
5:07 PM.MetService warns Cyclone Cook is likely to be the worst storm in New Zealand in decades. It is travelling towards the country at the same speed as cyclone Giselle, which caused the Wahine disaster. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday April 12, 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full show here. Video
