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Checkpoint for Tuesday 24 October 2017
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Historic Sutton Bridge removed but its future unclear
6:25 PM.The historic Sutton Bridge near Middlemarch in Otago is being removed after it collapsed in the Taieri flood in July, but its future remains unclear. Video, Audio
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Battle lines drawn over Waimea dam
6:21 PM.Arguments for and against the proposed $82 million Waimea dam in Nelson are heating up - the local council says the cost to half of its ratepayers could be up to $160 a year. Read more Audio
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Health Ministry looks at establishing mesh devices register
6:15 PM.A group representing people suffering complications from surgical mesh are relieved the Ministry of Health has finally agreed to take some action. Audio
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Bill English re-elected as National leader unopposed
6:11 PM.Bill English has been re-elected unopposed as the leader of the National Party, and he's promising to stay on until 2020 and fight to win the next election. Video, Audio
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$1b regional development fund announced
6:08 PM.After weeks of secret talks, the details of Labour's deals with New Zealand First and the Greens have finally been revealed. BSo just how far was Labour prepared to go to take power? Video, Audio
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Requests to euthanise healthy animals gets worse at Xmas
5:54 PM.Vets are being asked to euthanise healthy animals, especially as holidays approach. The Veterinary Council says it doesn't like the practice, but admits it happens. Audio
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Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum
5:48 PM.Two families sought to be New Zealand's first climate change refugees, but the Immigration and Protection Tribunal ruled they did not risk being persecuted under the Refugee Convention. Video, Audio
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Remediating workplace bullying next to impossible
5:45 PM.The director of Culture Safe New Zealand, Allan Halse, says he feels like he's banging his head against a brick wall when he represents clients who have been bullied at work. Read more Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 24th October
5:40 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Fletcher Building workers strike over pay
5:37 PM.Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled. Video, Audio
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Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
5:24 PM.Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Read more Audio
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Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
5:22 PM.A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
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A request from Northland - Don't scrap everything
5:18 PM.There's relief in some circles at the change to a Labour/NZ First coalition, especially among those most deprived, but there's also caution not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Audio
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Coalition deals revealed
5:08 PM.The coalition deals between Labour and NZ First and Labour and the Greens have been unveiled. Details were released when the parties held signing ceremonies at Parliament today. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 24th October 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video