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Checkpoint for Friday 28 July 2017
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Inside a massive underground water tank
6:36 PM.Watercare in Auckland is spending around half a billion a year on new projects and some of them are quite novel. Zac Fleming gets exclusive access to a massive underground tank. Video, Audio
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Gunman had many firearms, but no licence
6:15 PM.Police believe they've found a firearm next to the suspected remains of Quinn Patterson, who killed a mother and daughter in Whangarei. Video, Audio
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Father who shot daughter found guilty of manslaughter
6:07 PM.Auckland man Gustav Otto Sanft has been found guilty of manslaughter for shooting his two-year-old daughter in the head with a sawn-off shotgun. Video, Audio
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National MP disappointed US family's immigration appeal rejected
5:56 PM.National MP Chris Bishop says the Jensen family's application for residency should have been approved, but they can still ask to extend their visas. Video, Audio
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Brownlee vs Manji - voters signal who they'll vote for
5:53 PM.Conan Young asks voters on the streets of Ilam who they will vote for - Gerry Brownlee or Raf Manji? Video, Audio
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David v Goliath battle shaping in Christchurch seat of Ilam
5:49 PM.Gerry Brownlee has held the seat of Ilam since it was formed 21 years ago, but high profile councillor Raf Manji, who is standing against him, says voters are ready for a change. Video, Audio
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Plan revealed for derelict New Plymouth state homes
5:45 PM.A charitable organisation is hoping to buy about 20 derelict HNZ properties in New Plymouth and build more than 50 affordable homes in their place, but not everyone is convinced by its plan. Video, Audio
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Dunedin Hospital has enough ICU beds, Jonathan Coleman says
5:37 PM.Southland District Health Board's CEO told Checkpoint there were not enough ICU beds at Dunedin Hospital, but the Health Minister said today the hospital has enough "as required". Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 28 July 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Whangarei killer could've easily bought a gun, former cop says
5:21 PM.A retired Northland police officer says the man who shot and killed two women in Whangarei would have found it easy to buy firearms without a licence. Audio
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Assoc immigration minister won't intervene on Jensen family's case
5:16 PM.Associate Immigration Minister Scott Simpson has declined to overturn the decision rejecting residency for the Jensen family, owners of a popular Wellington cafe. Video, Audio
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Civil Defence Controller updates on the slips in Wellington
5:13 PM.Civil Defence Controller updates on the slips in Wellington Video, Audio
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Slips in Capital trigger road closures and evacuations
5:08 PM.Some Wellington residents had just moments to grab essentials before fleeing homes left teetering on the edge in the suburbs of Te Aro and Evans Bay, now people are wondering if anyone should be… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 28th July 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full programme here. Video