Checkpoint for Tuesday 23 January 2018
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130 hectare blaze still burning at Tiwai Point
6:23 PM.The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point was severely threatened overnight by a large scrub fire which burned to within a few hundred metres. It is contained, but is being closely monitored. Audio
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Rates rebel Penny Bright vows to fight Auckland Council
6:21 PM.Penny Bright, a self-described whistleblower, owes more than $30,000 in rates but is refusing to pay up because she says Auckland Council lacks transparency. Video, Audio
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Health Minister: ‘We’re not going to sit on our laurels’
6:14 PM.David Clark tells John Campbell the government is desperate for changes in the mental health sector, and understands the urgency involved. Audio
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Mental health sector desperate for more resources, funding
6:09 PM.Alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre Moana House has had to issue a 'stop referrals' notice because it has a waiting list of 148 people. Programme director Claire Aitken talks to producer Bridget… Read more Audio
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Freedom camping bylaw's backfired - New Plymouth residents
5:54 PM.The Waiwhakaiho rivermouth has been overrun since a new, and more relaxed freedom camping bylaw was introduced late last year, putting a popular reserve and surf spot under pressure. Video, Audio
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Drains investigated after flooding in Albany
5:51 PM.Some residents on Auckland's North Shore were left with pools for cul-de-sacs after 52mm of rain was dumped in just one hour this morning. Read more Audio
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Former Shortland Street star sexually groomed young actors
5:47 PM.The former Shortland Street star Rene Naufahu used his position of power to sexually groom young actors who he then abused during one-on-one classes. Audio
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Ratana marks beginning of political year
5:43 PM.Politicians will arrive at Ratana Pa near Whanganui tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of T W Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Mihingarangi Forbes talks to John Campbell from Ratana. Audio
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NZ space industry reaching for the stars
5:40 PM.Increasing the number of launches and decreasing the satellite size will dramatically reduce the cost of putting a satellite into space - Rocket Lab says it could cost fewer than $10 million each. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather forecast for 23 January 2018
5:38 PM.Metservice Meterologist John Law has New Zealand's long and short range weather forecasts Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday January 23
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Chch acts to safeguard water from contamination
5:28 PM.Christchurch City Council will consider temporarily chlorinating its water supply after engineering assessments of the city's wells revealed some of them may be susceptible to contamination. Audio
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Waikato DHB spent $106,000 to hire Nigel Murray
5:21 PM.Waikato DHB paid $106,000 to a recruitment agency to hire disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray, despite multiple warnings about him. Read more Audio
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Mental health inquiry a long time coming - sector responds
5:12 PM.People working in the mental health sector welcome an inquiry, but say it will 'mean nothing' if it's not well resourced. Audio
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Mental health inquiry details announced
5:10 PM.Former Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson will head the government's inquiry into mental health. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Tuesday 23 January 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
