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Checkpoint for Wednesday 11 October 2017
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Ngati Hine to be recognised as a tribe in the next census
6:24 PM.The tribe is one of 33 new iwi groups to be included in the 2018 New Zealand census. Audio
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First hand stories of what it's like to deal with WINZ
6:15 PM.The founder of Facebook page 'We Are Beneficiaries', set up to tell beneficiaries' stories, says the experience has uncovered accusations of racism and how hard life is for many solo mothers.
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The human cost of the new proposed Manawatu Gorge routes
6:13 PM.One of four proposed alternative routes to the Manawatu Gorge cuts right through Stuart Bolton's property. He's resigned to his fate thought, saying he'll sell if it's in the public good. Video, Audio
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Tongan community shocked after mother killed in crash
6:08 PM.It's been a tragic and sombre day for the Tongan community in Palmerston North after one of its members died and another seven were injured in an horrific road crash near Taupo. Video, Audio
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Taranaki rugby supporters gear up for tonight's Ranfurly Shield defence
5:54 PM.Taranaki and Manawatu are battling for the Ranfurly Shield in New Plymouth tonight. Taranaki Rugby Supporters Club president Grant Hassall joins Checkpoint live from the scene. Video, Audio
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Ranfurly Shield - where dreams are made
5:51 PM.Taranaki is defending the Ranfurly Shield against Manawatu tonight. To mark the occasion, John Campbell spoke to Kevin Barrett - father of three All Blacks brothers - and former Taranaki player. Read more Video, Audio
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Anti-meth rally calls for more support for addicts
5:46 PM.Around 150 people marched with the NZ P Pull group calling for greater government support for addicts. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along. Audio
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Peru stand between All Whites and World Cup
5:43 PM.New Zealand and Peru will clash in an intercontinental home-and-away playoff next month, after Peru finished fifth in the South America qualifying stage today. Audio
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Fight for Dunedin's first five-star hotel not over yet
5:40 PM.Tekapo businessman Anthony Tosswill says he will appeal the decision to decline consent for the 17-storey building that's been dubbed the Electric Thistle. Video, Audio
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Christchurch sex worker battle might go to court
5:36 PM.St Albans residents are seeking legal advice after a council committee voted against developing a bylaw to regulate sex workers in residential areas. Audio
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Evening Business for 11 October 2017
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hair-saving treatment for cancer sufferers trialled in Nelson
5:26 PM.Special scalp cooling treatment to reduce the risk of hair loss in cancer patients is being trialled for the first time in New Zealand at Nelson Hospital. Read more Video, Audio
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Napa Valley fires came from nowhere, spread at speed
5:22 PM.Fifteen people are dead after fires burnt through 50,000 hectares in northern California, with absolutely no warning. Napa Valley Register Editor Sean Scully joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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NZ First leader says huge progress made in coalition talks
5:12 PM.Winston Peters says he will decide tomorrow whether his party will side with National or Labour, but the public won't find out until an unspecified later date. Read more Video, Audio
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Family, community heartbroken after fatal Taupo crash
5:08 PM.A tight-knit community is in mourning after Palmerston North mother of four Pesi Tuivai died along with three others in a crash north of Taupo. Others are fighting for their lives. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 11th October 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video