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Checkpoint for Wednesday 15 November 2017
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Zimbabwe military 'targeting criminals', officer says on TV
6:26 PM.An un-named military officer in Zimbabwe has spoken on national TV saying the President Robert Mugabe and his family are safe, and the military is targeting "criminals". Audio
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Revenue Minister has neglected GST details - Judith Collins
6:19 PM.National's revenue spokesperson Judith Collins says the issue of GST on online shopping is "a little bit more complicated" than Revenue Minister Stuart Nash expects. Video, Audio
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Australia's Parliament urged to act quickly on marriage equality
6:08 PM.Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young kickstarted the 'yes' campaign for Australia's marriage equality vote. She tells Guyon Espiner it's now time to act, and warns conservatives 'don't stuff this… Read more Video, Audio
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Workers often eat at their desk - UK Survey
5:59 PM.A survey by the UK firm Viking shows two-thirds of workers eat their lunch at their desks, or skip it entirely. Our reporter Emile Donovan investigates what's happening in New Zealand. Audio
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All Blacks scrape home against French selection
5:57 PM.A second-string All Blacks lineup eventually prevailed over a French selection 28-23 in Lyon, to remain unbeaten on the side's northern hemisphere tour. Audio
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Auckland teacher shortage could cause subject cancellations
5:48 PM.Some schools are getting no applicants at all for their vacancies, and principals fear they will have to cancel subjects and increase the number of children in some classes next year. Audio
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Iwi calls for ban on Waitakere Ranges access
5:43 PM.To protect the ranges from the kauri dieback disease, Te Kawerau-a-Maki wants to stop people entering. Read more Audio
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Wellington bracing for biggest rail strike since 1994
5:38 PM.Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union will strike for 24 hours from 2am tomorrow, halting all trains in the capital and disrupting tens of thousands of commuters, including students sitting… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 15 November 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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3 suspected suicides prompts mayor's message to youth
5:28 PM.Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai is imploring young people to reach out for help after at least three suspected suicides in the city in the past week. Audio
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Opposition doubts PM's claims of progress over Manus refugees
5:24 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there's been progress made on Australia being willing to accept the offer to resettle 150 refugees, but opposition is sceptical of her claims. Audio
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Govt announces GST on online shopping without knowing details
5:17 PM.Retailers are happy, saying it'll level the playing field, and the change could bring in billions of extra tax revenue, but the Government doesn't know key details like how and when. Read more Audio
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Australia now 'a better, fairer, kinder country'
5:10 PM.Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster is set to marry her female partner in Australia next year, following the 'yes' result in the country's marriage equality vote. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with Guyon Espiner for Wednesday 15 November 2017
5:00 PM.A full episode of Checkpoint with Guyon Espiner for Wednesday 15 November 2017. Video
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