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Checkpoint for Monday 11 February 2019
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Police officer abused trust of women, court told
6:25 PM.A jury has heard how a Northland police officer sexually assaulted two women while investigating crimes they had reported. The trial of detective inspector Kevin Burke, who was mostly based in Orewa… Read more Audio
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National down 3.6 points, Labour up 4.9 points in Newshub poll
6:20 PM.A political poll has shown National drop below Labour for the first time in its history. The Newshub-Reid Research poll just released has National dropping 3.6 points to 41.6 - the party's worst… Read more Audio
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Nelson-Tasman fire situation improves
6:15 PM.While the Nelson-Tasman fire remains volatile, it appears the hard work of many fire fighters is beginning to pay off as the situation improves. Crews and helicopters are still busy watching for any… Read more Video, Audio
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Wakefield residents looking forward to sleeping in their own beds
6:13 PM.Reporter Katie Scotcher is in Wakefield, where she returned home with residents Julie Germyn and Ian Sutton. Video, Audio
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Emotional return for Wakefield evacuees
6:08 PM.Wakefield residents are starting to return to their homes, days after they were forced to flee. Reporter Nita Blake-Persen talks to one local who says she was almost in tears when she found out she… Read more Video, Audio
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The cats go missing as the fire rages
5:56 PM.As some Nelson Tasman residents return home this evening - some are doing so without their beloved cats. Sylvia and Chris Dallyn haven't seen their cat Mango since Saturday and are appealing for your… Read more Video, Audio
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Public briefed on Nelson-Tasman fires
5:47 PM.Two community meetings are being held in Nelson tonight to brief the public on the latest on the Nelson-Tasman fire. Reporter Logan Church joins Checkpoint live from the first meeting at Appleby… Read more Audio
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Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wins World Champs
5:39 PM.Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott can hardly believe she's become the first New Zealander to claim a World Championship title. The 17-year-old has won gold in the women's slopestyle at the World Champs… Read more Video, Audio
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Malcolm Rewa on trial again for Susan Burdett's murder
5:35 PM.Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has gone on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett - more than a quarter of a century after she was bludgeoned to death in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio
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Evening business news for 11 February 2019
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Arthur Taylor on life outside of prison
5:25 PM.Arthur Taylor, who was released from prison today after a 14-year stint inside, and his supporter Hazel Heal join Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen live in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
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Arthur Taylor: From ‘breaking’ the law to ‘enforcing’ it
5:15 PM.Career criminal Arthur Taylor says he's going to put the same "characteristics and abilities" he used to break the law into enforcing it, now he's been released from prison. Checkpoint is with him as… Read more Video, Audio
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Wakefield evacuees allowed to return to their homes
5:09 PM.Wakefield residents are being allowed to return to their homes for the first time in days, but are being warned to be ready to leave at a moment's notice. Video, Audio