Checkpoint for Wednesday 21 June 2017
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Rumours swirl as Oracle tries to make catamaran faster
6:23 PM.Most of the action is taking place in the boatsheds with speculation rife that Oracle will have some new tricks in the bag on Sunday. Video, Audio
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How many cows call Auckland home?
6:20 PM.The Building and Construction Minister, Nick Smith, said there's no place in Auckland for grazing animals when there's a housing shortage. Which made us wonder, how many are there? Video, Audio
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Surprise and disappointment in Clutha-Southland electorate
6:12 PM.There were mixed emotions in Todd Barclay's electorate today after his announcement he will not contest his seat at the election in September. Audio
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Todd Barclay falls on his sword
6:08 PM.Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay will stand down at the election after revelations over secret recordings he is accused of making of a staffer in his Gore electorate office. Jane Patterson joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Lions in New Zealand to win
5:52 PM.The Lions are starting to look like a team that knows what it takes to win rugby games in New Zealand. BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones is in New Zealand following the team's progress. Video, Audio
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Health Minister and DHBs strained after budget blunder
5:46 PM.Health Minister Jonathan Coleman was forced to defend his embattled ministry in Parliament today following a major budget blunder which resulted in some DHBs being told to return some money. Audio
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Auckland building given WOF despite fire safety risks
5:40 PM.One of the busiest buildings in Auckland was given a Warrant of Fitness last year despite it having inadequate fire safety systems. Read more Video, Audio
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Father of slain man calls for body cameras on frontline police
5:37 PM.The father of Hamilton man Nicholas Marshall, shot dead by police in July last year, is calling for body cameras for all frontline police officers. Audio
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Evening Business for 21 June 2017
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Elderly couple endure 20 years of poo in their backyard
5:28 PM.A Wellington couple who have spent almost 20 years battling a torrent of poo in their backyard have finally received an apology from Wellington City Council. Video, Audio
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Chand's mother says she just wanted him home
5:23 PM.The mother of Akshay Chand says she just wanted her son home on bail and had no idea that he would kill Christie Marceau. Video, Audio
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Ministry apologises to Chch schools for handling of closures
5:20 PM.The Ministry of Education has been forced to apologise for its flawed handling of school closures and mergers after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. Audio
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What Todd Barclay's constituents make of the controversy
5:15 PM.Balclutha locals grabbing lunch at a cafe pass the phone around to talk to John Campbell to share their thoughts on their local MP Todd Barclay. Video, Audio
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Clutha-Southland needs an MP with integrity - Stuart Davie
5:14 PM.The National Party's former Clutha Southland Chair, Stuart Davie, who resigned over the actions of Todd Barclay, says the electorate needs an MP with integrity. Video, Audio
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National MP Todd Barclay quits after recording scandal
5:08 PM.Todd Barclay announced today that he would not stand in the 2017 election, and would step down in September. Despite the controversy, the Prime Minister doesn't think it will be damaging for National.
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 21st June 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
