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Checkpoint for Wednesday 6 December 2017
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Why is there so much variation in petrol prices around NZ?
6:21 PM.The government says petrol in New Zealand has gone from being some of the cheapest in the OECD to some of the most expensive and has ordered an inquiry to find out why. Video, Audio
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Alan Reay must be prosecuted, CTV victims and their families say
6:17 PM.Professor Maan Alkaisi's wife died on February 22, 2017, when the CTV building collapsed in the earthquake. He is the spokesperson for almost all of the 115 victims' families and survivors. Video, Audio
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Record water consumption in Auckland as December heats up
6:15 PM.Auckland used 494 million litres of water on Monday - the equivalent of 197 Olympic sized swimming pools. Video, Audio
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Water NZ CEO John Pfahlert responds to water inquiry
6:09 PM.Stage two of the Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry has found a widespread, systemic failure among water suppliers to meet the high standards required for safe drinking water. Video, Audio
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Tekapo landmark could be shut off to public due to bad behaviour
5:54 PM.The Mayor of the Mackenzie District says some visitors to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd are being abusive and disrespectful, and the behaviour can no longer be tolerated. Video, Audio
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Sediment in water supply leaving Napier residents with hefty plumbing bills
5:50 PM.One resident says she's had sediment in her water supply for six months, and is constantly cleaning out her washing machine filter and finding grit at the bottom of her tea cups. Video, Audio
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IOC bans Russia from competing in Winter Olympics
5:46 PM.New Zealand athletes and sports administrators have been overwhelmingly supportive of the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russia from February's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Audio
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GPs not surprised by critical report on Health Ministry
5:39 PM.A highly critical report of the Health Ministry is being seen by doctors as proof the organisation is struggling. GPs say they now understand why the Minister wants a panel of independent advisors. Audio
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Malcolm Rewa to be re-tried for Susan Burdett's murder
5:38 PM.A trial date has been set for serial rapist Malcolm Rewa to be tried for the murder of Susan Burdett a third time. Teina Pora was convicted of the murder, but the conviction was later quashed by the… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 6 December 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Teachers, principals blame standards for reading drop
5:27 PM.For the first time in 15 years, this country's score in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study has fallen significantly. We're now ranked 33rd out of 50 countries. Audio
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CTV families seeking legal advice over decision not to prosecute
5:22 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is happy to meet with the families of the CTV victims and survivors to discuss the recent police decision not to prosecute over the building's collapse. Video, Audio
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Petrol companies profiting at expense of customers
5:17 PM.Petrol companies have been put on notice about high prices at the pump, with the government fast-tracking new powers for the Commerce Commission to investigate the market. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
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Water report paints damning picture of ministry - Minister
5:11 PM.The Health Minister says the second report into the Havelock North gastro outbreak paints a damning picture of his ministry
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Unsafe drinking water making New Zealanders sick
5:08 PM.Up to 100,000 people are falling ill from drinking water each year. The Havelock North water inquiry found the Health Ministry's drinking water team was under-resourced and structured ineffectively. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Wednesday 6th December 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video