Checkpoint for Friday 10 November 2017
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Fans gather in Wellington for World Cup qualifier
6:24 PM.Wellington is transforming into a city of white - with a little bit red - as fans gather in the capital for tomorow's football World Cup qualifier between the All Whites and Peru. Video, Audio
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Tourism industry looking to capitalise on growing uber-rich visitor market
6:20 PM.Private jets, bespoke travel itineraries, luxury villas and private chefs are just some of the expectations for a growing slice of the tourist market to New Zealand. Video, Audio
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Jury to resume deliberating on baby-sitter trial after weekend
6:18 PM.The jury will resume deliberating on Monday on the fate of a baby-sitter who is accused of murdering a baby in her care. Audio
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Tauranga eyes opportunity to host America's Cup
6:12 PM.Could America's Cup become Tauranga's Cup? The city is eyeing an opportunity to host the America's cup, and while mayor Greg Brownless says although the idea wasn't his - he's right behind it. Video, Audio
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One country holds out on the TPP
6:08 PM.Trade Minister David Parker speaks to reporters in Vietnam about the unexpected hitch with the TPP. Audio
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Fleas leap into life in Auckland after weather proves perfect for breeding
5:52 PM.The combination of a mild winter, and a rainy spring, has made for a perfect breeding ground for fleas. And as Bridget Mills discovered, the infestation has hit homes, offices, schools and even a gym.
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Kaikoura stories shared one year on from quake
5:47 PM.Next week marks a year since the earthquake that devastated Kaikoura. Twelve months on and things are returning to normal, and to celebrate the people have been posting on Facebook with their stories… Read more Video, Audio
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Festivities kick off in Wellington ahead of tomorrow’s footy match
5:44 PM.Peruvian football fans are already celebrating ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifying match against the All Whites in Wellington. Reporter Emile Donovan is in Cuba Street, amid the distinctly… Read more Video, Audio
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Teenager denies having sex with underage girl in police kidnapping case
5:41 PM.Two senior police officers are currently on trial in the High Court after a teenager accused them of kidnapping and threatening to charge him with statutory rape. Our reporter Sally Murphy has been at… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 10 November 2017
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Upper Hutt parking warden dishes out $400K per year in fines
5:28 PM.A single parking warden for Upper Hutt is keeping the small city's residents on their toes. Audio
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Arrests made in Wellington over synthetic drugs
5:24 PM.Super-strong synthetic drugs made by "idiot dealers and manufacturers" were responsible for the spike in deaths linked to the substances, an emergency doctor says. Read more Video, Audio
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UN urges Australia to change migration laws as Manus Island deadline looms
5:18 PM.The UN says Australia needs to change its migration laws and stop rejecting refugees, however time is ticking for Manus Island asylum seekers as PNG authorities prepare to forcibly evict them. We take… Read more Video, Audio
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Police reviewing pursuit protocol following string of fatal crashes
5:13 PM.Last month three people died following police pursuits. Today, police revealed they are reviewing the way they carry out high speed chases. Video, Audio
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Trans Pacific Partnership nearly a done deal
5:09 PM.One unidentified country has held up the TPP after ministers from 11 countries had already started celebrating striking the trade pact. Our economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara reports from Da… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with Rowan Quinn, Friday 10th November 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
