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Political editor Jane Patterson live from parliament
6:14 PM.Bill English has officially taken over the reins of the National Party - and the prime ministership. Our political editor Jane Patterson unpicks the developments. Video, Audio
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New Zealand has two new leaders
6:08 PM.For the first time in eight years, New Zealand has a new Prime Minister. Bill English was appointed to the role today, along with his new deputy, Paula Bennett. Video, Audio
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Food vendors say online sellers unfairly avoiding fees
5:55 PM.Hospitality providers, including bakers, say it's unfair people who sell online are able to avoid the huge cost of complying with new food safety regulations. Audio
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Inquiry begins into Havelock North water contamination
5:48 PM.The inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's water supply, which caused 5000 people to fall ill, has started in the Hawke's Bay. Audio
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NZTA hopes to soon reopen SH1 between Chch & Kaikoura
5:46 PM.The Transport Agency hopes to reopen the road between Kaikoura and Christchurch before Christmas, but the road workers have a big job ahead of them. Video, Audio
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Owner of road into Pike Mine gifts legal control to victims' families
5:42 PM.A Blackball farmer who owns the road heading into Pike River has gifted legal control of the land to Pike River victims' families. Audio
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New PM Bill English open to idea of meeting Pike River famillies
5:39 PM.Prime Minister Bill English says he'll consider meeting the families of the Pike River victims - but is not saying when. The mother-in-law of one of the victims talks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 December 2016
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Joseph Parker's parents talk to Checkpoint about their son's win
5:28 PM.The proud parents of New Zealand's first heavyweight champion hopes to get her son back to Samoa, for a traditional Christmas with the family. Video, Audio
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Inquiry into failing power poles recommends big changes
5:25 PM.A Dunedin Council inquiry into nearly 3000 failing power poles has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Video, Audio
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Plane crash in Gisborne kills 2, cuts power to district
5:23 PM.Two men are dead and 40,000 people without power in the Gisborne district after a light plane hit powerlines then crashed to the ground this morning. Audio
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Bill English explains what he hopes to achieve as PM
5:13 PM.Bill English was officially sworn in as Prime Minister today. We know who he is, but what does he hope to achieve during his time leading New Zealand? Audio
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Bill English and Paula Bennett - NZ's new leaders
5:07 PM.John Key has left the role of New Zealand Prime Minister after eight years, as Bill English is sworn in to replace him, and Paula Bennett steps in as his deputy. Chris Bramwell reports. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 12th December 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video
Coming up
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Big Aroha for The Slacks' Big Aroha song
6:25 PM.Taranaki based four piece The Slacks song 'Big Aroha' is sprinkled with Te Reo Māori and has gone viral online. They came into the Checkpoint studio to perform it for you. Video, Audio
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Lower Hutt supermarket to be built in 24 hours
6:20 PM.A pop-up New World supermarket is being built within 24 hours after its shop had to close during the demolition of the Queensgate shopping centre in Lower Hutt. Video, Audio
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American astronaut John Glenn dies
6:17 PM.John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator and war hero, has died. Video, Audio
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John Key spends final working day in PM job in Chch
6:13 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, has spent his final full day in the job in Christchurch, where he praised the city's leadership and his fellow ministers. Audio
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Simon Bridges confident he can get votes for deputy
6:08 PM.National MP Simon Bridges is still confident he has a shot at becoming Deputy Prime Minister, despite his rival Paula Bennett appearing to have significantly more caucus support. Video, Audio
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Nanogirl gives power of flight to a rural Taranaki school
5:53 PM.'Nanogirl' Michelle Dickinson has paid a visit to a rural Taranaki primary school, as part of a workshop to inspire children to pursue science and engineering. Audio
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Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr prepare for championship fight
5:50 PM.Heavyweight boxers Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr are preparing to face off in the world championship fight in Auckland tomorrow night. Audio
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Wellington business owner still paying rent for office he can't
5:44 PM.At least one Wellington business owner is still paying rent on an office he is not allowed into, because it is too close to a quake-damaged carpark. Audio
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Senior Auckland Transport official found guilty of bribery
5:42 PM.A company director and a senior Auckland Transport official have been found guilty of giving and accepting bribes of more than one million dollars. Audio
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Quake-affected businesses say they need more help
5:40 PM.The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio
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Aftershocks continue to rock Solomon Islands
5:38 PM.The Solomon Islands is still being rocked by aftershocks brought on by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning. Audio
