Checkpoint for Tuesday 23 October 2018
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Tourists’ deaths prompt safety call from DOC, police
6:24 PM.While most international trampers make it back safely after heading out on a trek, recent deaths have prompted a call from DOC and police for New Zealanders to step up and talk to tourists about… Read more Audio
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Australia considering bill to allow NZ to take asylum seekers
6:13 PM.Australia's Labor opposition says it's now willing to discuss a stalled government bill which would allow New Zealand to take in 150 asylum seekers being held in Australia's offshore detention… Read more Audio
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Labour up to 45%, National down to 43% in new poll
6:08 PM.A new political opinion poll indicates the furore over rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross has only slightly dented National's fortunes. Political scientist Bryce Edwards tells Lisa Owen the party would be pleased… Read more Audio
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Bus drivers vow to continue to fight for pay rise after strike
5:51 PM.Disruption caused by a bus strike has been a fraction of what Auckland Transport forecast after more drivers turned up for work than expected. Audio
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Rescue helicopter pilot pleas with drone users after near-miss
5:45 PM.A rescue helicopter pilot is pleading with drone users to follow the rules after a near-miss on their way to a serious car crash in Northland. Audio
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Beyond the Beehive: Housing one year on
5:38 PM.The government wants everyone to have a warm, safe and dry home, but that's out of reach for many Northlanders. A part of RNZ's One Year On series, Max Towle asks New Zealanders if the coalition… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 23 October
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Synthetics 'survivors' turn to touch rugby to help get over drugs
5:27 PM.In amongst the horror of synthetic drugs, which the NZ Drug Foundation calls a public health emergency, is a touch rugby team aiming to make a difference. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
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Simon Bridges: ‘Right calls for right reasons’
5:20 PM.National leader Simon Bridges has announced a review into workplace and party practices to ensure women feel safe while at work. He says he would not have handled anything differently, but has been… Read more Video, Audio
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Thousands turn out to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan in Fiji
5:18 PM.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have landed in Fiji and are expected to be welcomed in traditional Fijian custom. Journalist Lice Movono is at Albert Park in downtown Suva, and joins Checkpoint live as… Read more Audio
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Sir Ngatata Love farewelled in private ceremony
5:14 PM.Controversial Māori leader Sir Ngatata Love died last week surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 81. He was cremated in a private ceremony before many even knew he had passed away. Te Manu Korihi… Read more Video, Audio
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Female MP sent abusive text to Jami-Lee Ross
5:09 PM.An abusive text sent to Jami-Lee Ross by a female MP that Mr Ross had a relationship with has been released, as the National Party announces it will review its culture. Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint for Tuesday, 23 October 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
