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Checkpoint for Thursday 4 May 2017
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Floating orchard docks in New York City
6:23 PM.The novel concept, which includes a garden and apple orchard, aims to create a unique public space where people can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for free. Video, Audio
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Capital warned to prepare for Big One
6:14 PM.Wellington is losing more than a million dollars a week as a result of the Kaikoura earthquake, with no end currently in sight. Audio
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Devastating plant disease found in NZ for first time
6:12 PM.Myrtle rust, which is prevalent in eastern Australia and Tasmania, was discovered on Raoul Island in late March. It could devastate the feijoa and honey industries. Video, Audio
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Lobby group furious at Brownlee's comments on Aus education
6:07 PM.Gerry Brownlee has been accused of rolling over and buying the Australian government's line on its tertiary education changes that would triple the cost of getting a degree for some Kiwis. Audio
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Bull terrier needs new home after owner killed in crash
5:54 PM.A one-year-old bull terrier pup named Doggy is looking for a new home after being found on a riverbank on Saturday following a car crash in which his owner was killed. Video, Audio
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Preschool teacher accused of assault wasn't coping, Crown says
5:49 PM.The Crown says a pre-school teacher wasn't coping with the stress of her job and at times used gratuitous violence by smacking children in her care to stop them doing things that annoyed her. Video, Audio
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Myrtle rust discovered on mainland New Zealand
5:46 PM.A disease that damages plants including pohutukawa, manuka and feijoa trees has been found on mainland New Zealand for the first time. Video, Audio
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Health Minister promises more money for mental health services
5:38 PM.Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has defended stretched mental health services, and promised more money in the upcoming Budget, but critics say he's just tinkering. Audio
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Health Minister defends mental health services, promises more m
5:38 PM.Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has defended stretched mental health services, and promised more money in the upcoming Budget, but critics say he's just tinkering. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thurs 4 May
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Majority of religion in state schools not regularly checked
5:27 PM.More than 600 state schools teach Christianity, but not other religions. Zac Fleming investigates what schools offer religious education and what is taught. Read more Audio
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Prisoner wants right to donate blood, organs and sperm
5:19 PM.A convicted murderer has petitioned Parliament to be able to donate sperm and father a child from prison, but the Corrections Minister says prisoners lose that right. Read more Video, Audio
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Brownlee criticised for stance on Australia student fee changes
5:16 PM.Gerry Brownlee has made his first visit as Foreign Minister, but critics say he is bowing down to the Australian government by agreeing more Kiwis will get an education if they have access to loans. Audio
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What is happening at Buckingham Palace?
5:07 PM.An emergency meeting has reportedly been called at Buckingham Palace. UK correspondent Adam Gilchrist joins Checkpoint with the latest. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell Thursday 4th May 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
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