Checkpoint for Monday 26 November 2018
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One-off All Blacks-Tonga match announced
6:23 PM.Tongan fans are expected to descend on Hamilton en-masse next year, when the city hosts a one-off game between the All Blacks and Tonga. Audio
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A chance to not only go to the movies, but into the movies
6:20 PM.A new film being made in Wellington will enable the audience to don a headset and become part of the onscreen action. Science and Innovation reporter Charlie Dreaver went out to Miramar Creative… Read more Video, Audio
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Stranded whales to be moved 15km for better chance of survival
6:13 PM.Eight whales stranded on a Northland beach will be picked up and moved by trailer 15km to another beach, in an effort to re-float them to sea. Audio
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Mother hopes vaccination programme will save lives
6:08 PM.Whangarei mother Rowshae Albert has been pushing for a nationwide vaccination programme after her daughter Alexis died from the disease earlier this year. She told Lisa Owen she's overwhelmed at news… Read more Video, Audio
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Scott McLaughlin claims victory isn’t just his
5:55 PM.Two Kiwis had motorsport fans on both sides of the Tasman captivated over the weekend as they battled bumper-to-bumber for Australia's Supercars championship, but it was Scott McLaughlin who prevailed… Read more Audio
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NZ U17 women's football team buzzing after historic win
5:53 PM.The Under 17 womens football team became the first New Zealand team to reach the semi-finals of a FIFA tournament after upsetting Japan in a penalty shoot-out yesterday. Forward Maggie Jenkins told… Read more Video, Audio
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Murder-accused obsessed with ex-girlfriend, Crown says
5:49 PM.The Crown has closed its case against Rohit Singh, describing him as a paranoid, controlling and infatuated ex-boyfriend who murdered his ex-lover. Audio
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$23m for more bikes in schools
5:46 PM.Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter has returned to work after taking three months off to spend with her newborn son. With her partner and baby Joaquin in tow, she hit the ground running… Read more Audio
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Fatal bullet not confirmed as coming from police gun in Darfield shooting
5:38 PM.Police can't confirm whether it was a bullet from one of their officers which killed a Canterbury man involved in a dramatic shooting in Darfield. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 26 November
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Ireland dominate World Rugby awards
5:29 PM.A week after Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks, player Johnny Sexton, coach Joe Schmidt and the team took out top places at the World Rugby awards in Monaco. Audio
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NZTA board chair: Failures ‘far worse than first thought’
5:21 PM.Michael Stiassny is appealing for potential whistle-blowers within the agency to call him directly - guaranteeing he will protect their jobs. He told Lisa Owen the failures at NZTA are 'far worse'… Read more Video, Audio
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145 whales die after stranding on Stewart Island
5:18 PM.While 145 pilot whales died after stranding on Stewart Island, Department of Conservation says its focus is on saving killer whales that stranded on 90 Mile Beach. Video, Audio
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Northland DHB wants to vaccinate more children against MenW
5:11 PM.Northland DHB chairperson Nick Chamberlain says the 20,000 vaccines being flown in won't be enough to vaccinate all children aged between 9 months and 4 years and 13 and 19 years old, and the DHB… Read more Video, Audio
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Vaccination programme announced for Northland
5:08 PM.20,000 meningococcal vaccines are being flown in for a three-week campaign targeted at Northland children and teenagers. The government says it had to act after six people, half from Northland, died… Read more Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint for Monday 26 November, 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video
