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Checkpoint for Wednesday 18 October 2017
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Driver pride leads to arrogance, frustration
6:25 PM.A survey by AA has found we are likely to hold our own driving in higher regard than that of other drivers', and that all in all, many of us are not as courteous as we like to think we are. Audio
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Ilam students reject 'slum' accusation
6:22 PM.Canterbury university students are outraged at accusations they are turning the suburb where they live and study into a slum. Read more Video, Audio
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Coastal Southland residents say road lost due to council incompetence
6:16 PM.Residents of Colac Bay are blaming council incompetence for the closure of their waterfront road to erosion, and want a promise it will be restored and and reopened for good. Video, Audio
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Labour and National yet to ratify any agreement
6:08 PM.A deal with National or Labour has not been ratified, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says. She expects that will happen tomorrow morning. Video, Audio
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Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in Taranaki double act
5:57 PM.The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington residents furious at council freedom camping proposal
5:51 PM.Evans Bay residents say they're fed up with seeing campers getting dressed in public and doing their laundry, and are opposing council's proposal to add 30 car parks to the existing 46. Video, Audio
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High Court appeal after 'secret agent' who stole sensitive equipment walked
5:42 PM.The Crown is appealing a decision to allow a former military spy, who stole sensitive operational equipment, to walk away from court without conviction. Video, Audio
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Probiotics reduce risk of postnatal depression
5:35 PM.A study from Auckland and Otago University has found taking probiotics during and after pregnancy reduces the risk of postnatal depression and anxiety. Audio
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Evening business for 18 October 2017
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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NZ First announcement scheduled for Thursday afternoon
5:29 PM.New Zealand First says it will make an announcement tomorrow afternoon about the "result of negotiations" and has advised Labour and National leaders of that. Video, Audio
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Donald Trump called a 'deranged animal' after false claim
5:22 PM.The US President has provoked fury with his false claim that he's one of the few US Presidents to call the families of US soldiers killed in action. John Campbell talks to Jon Sopel. Video, Audio
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Mark Lundy's finances under microscope in Court of Appeal
5:18 PM.The Crown says Mark Lundy killed his wife and daughter because they were under significant financial stress. Court reporter Anne Marie May has the latest. Audio
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IAG blames adventure park, Orion for Christchurch fires
5:15 PM.Insurer IAG is taking Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion to court over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
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Labour offers renewal, but National makes sense - Paul East
5:11 PM.Former National Party Cabinet Minister Paul East - and former flatmate of Winston Peters - says a coalition with National makes more sense, but whoever is in government won't last more than one term.
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NZ First MPs in meeting all day as NZ continues to wait
5:08 PM.New Zealand First MPs have been locked in a meeting all day in Parliament , as the nation continues to wait for their decision. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson has the latest. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 18 October 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full show here. Video