Checkpoint for Friday 22 September 2017
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New Christchurch cycleway blamed for accident
6:24 PM.The cycleway, part of a $3.5 million redevelopment of St Asaph Street, has been open less than a year but has been plagued with problems. Video, Audio
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Akld prepares for ship carrying millions of litres of jet fuel
6:14 PM.Safety measures are being put in place on Auckland's waterfront in preparation for the arrival of a tanker loaded with millions of litres of volatile jet fuel from Marsden Point refinery. Audio
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The 2017 election campaign winds to a close
6:08 PM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson wraps up the election campaign as it comes to an end. Video, Audio
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Kiwis' pushing for correct Maori pronunciations on Google Maps
5:55 PM.Say It Tika, a collaboration between Vodafone, Google and Te Taura Whiri O Te Reo Maori, is looking to correct the mis-pronounication of Maori place names. Audio
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Living in energy hardship: 'We couldn't make it through the winter'
5:45 PM.New Zealanders are choosing to shiver through the cold months instead of heating their homes - because they can't afford to. Zac Fleming investigates what it's like to live in 'energy hardship'. Read more Audio
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Excessive red tape deters international teachers
5:42 PM.Teachers moving to Auckland from overseas to help fill the city's teaching shortage say lengthy and expensive red tape is forcing them to head home again and warn others against making the move. Audio
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Evening business for 22 September 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Ten women claim $3 million each in Lotto syndicate
5:27 PM.Ten former dental colleagues have won a share of $30m after contributing $2 a week to a Lotto syndicate for five years. Tina tells Checkpoint how her and her friends plan to spend the money. Read more Video, Audio
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Allegations fuel crisis caused by unlicenced kauri digger
5:23 PM.A conservation group says MPI cannot know for sure when the site of the Marsden pipeline break was last dug over for swamp kauri, but MPI insists no one has dug there since 2011. Read more Audio
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Labour leader's last days on the campaign trail
5:14 PM.Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has spent the last few days of her campaign with a blitz of media interviews, but is looking forward to painting her fence on Saturday while she awaits the outcome. Video, Audio
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Bill English arrives in Auckland ahead of election
5:08 PM.After weeks on the road touring the country, National leader Bill English has arrived in Auckland ahead of election day. RNZ political reporter Demelza Leslie is with him. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 22nd September 2017
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