Checkpoint for Thursday 8 March 2018
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Construction group urges govt to consider prefab homes
6:25 PM.Prefab N-Z's report on New Zealand's capacity to construct prefabricated buildings says the industry could build 7000 - or more - prefab homes a year. Audio
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World-famous coastal track being eaten by the sea
6:21 PM.The Department of Conservation is fighting a losing battle repairing tracks eroded by the sea in parts of the Abel Tasman National Park - one of this country's most visited spots. Read more Video, Audio
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Lyttelton Port workers protest alleged 'illegal lockout'
6:16 PM.Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say is the port turning away union members after they planned to go on strike. Read more Video, Audio
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Government looks to clean up freedom campers
6:12 PM.Mayors met with Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today to discuss what can be done to counter an explosion in the number of freedom campers, which they describe as reaching crisis point. Audio
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Chch homeowners share heartbreaking stories with MP
6:08 PM.Christchurch Labour MP and insurance lawyer Duncan Webb held a drop in session to offer advice to quake-claimants today. He expected about eight people but 40 people turned up. Audio
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Ross Taylor on his extraordinary 181 not out
5:52 PM.Ross Taylor hit 181 not out as the Black Caps chased down 335 to beat England by five wickets with three balls to spare. The cricketer talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Insurer 'kept eye on' Chch earthquake victim on social media
5:48 PM.Communications staff at AA Insurance monitor social media for criticism and then forward that criticism onto case managers so they can "keep an eye on" on claimants. Audio
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Flooding strands tourists, closes roads in central North Island
5:39 PM.More than 100 tourists are trapped at a resort in Whanganui because of slips after heavy rain overnight, and flooding and slips have forced evacuations in Hawke's Bay. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 8 March 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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EQC considering legal action against Fletcher Construction
5:08 PM.EQC CEO Sid Miller says the agency is currently defending 316 legal cases over the Christchurch earthquakes, and is considering legal action against Fletcher's for its project management of the… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 8th March 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
