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Checkpoint for Monday 16 April 2018
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NZ female Commonwealth Games athletes inspiring next generation
6:25 PM.Medals from Kiwi women outnumbered those from men 23 to 20 at the Commonwealth Games. Megan Whelan spoke to some of the biggest names in New Zealand sport to find out what that actually means in… Read more Video, Audio
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Nearly half of Kiwis want to work post retirement - survey
6:22 PM.A BNZ Financial Futures survey asked more than 2000 people about their retirement plans and found 46 percent want to keep working past the age of 65 because of the value and satisfaction it gives… Read more Audio
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Peat mining consent granted despite DOC concerns
6:18 PM.Northland Regional Council has approved plans by Resin and Wax Holdings to dig up part of the Kaimaumau wetland, but conservationists fear it'll do irreparable harm to the environment. Audio
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National urges assoc immigration minister to intervene
6:16 PM.National's immigration spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says Associate Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi can - and should - intervene in Mark Middleton's deportation case. Audio
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Operation won't slow down Phil Goff
6:09 PM.Auckland mayor Phil Goff says he's "feeling better than ever" after having an operation to clear his arteries. He talks to John Campbell from his hospital bed about health, healthcare and power… Read more Video, Audio
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Protesters invade Starbucks after arrest of black men
5:58 PM.Video of two men being arrested last Thursday went viral after the manager said they were told to leave because they asked to use the bathroom but hadn't purchased anything. Video, Audio
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Christchurch's new QEII sports facility to open next month
5:53 PM.The new QEII facility in Christchurch, which includes a 130m long hydroslide, a 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, spa and steam room, will open next month. Video, Audio
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Speedway rider Ivan Mauger remembered as fiercely determined
5:49 PM.Widely regarded as the best motorcycle speedway rider ever, Ivan Mauger died this morning aged 78, ending a battle of several years with a form of dementia. Video, Audio
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Hundreds protest proposed axing of Taupo rescue helicopter
5:45 PM.A proposal by the National Ambulance Sector Office would see rescue helicopter bases taken away from the central North Island town, as well as Rotorua and Te Anau. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 16 April 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Some Aucklanders could be powerless until next Sunday
5:28 PM.Auckland homeowners and businesses still without power are becoming increasingly frustrated as they wait for the power to be restored, and some will have to wait until Sunday night before it is. Video, Audio
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Karla Cardno's step-father facing deportation
5:21 PM.Mark Middleton, 60, is facing deportation despite living in New Zealand since he was four-years-old. He told John Campbell Immigration NZ and police were "hostile" when they took him from his work… Read more Video, Audio
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Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
5:17 PM.Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
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Christchurch quake claimants to go on hunger strike
5:09 PM.Peter and Anne Glasson plan to go on a hunger strike over their dispute with Southern Response. Peter tells John Campbell he's had enough, and will strike to whatever conclusion. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Monday, 16th April 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full programme here. Video