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Vicki Letele talks to Checkpoint after leaving prison
6:29 PM.Vicki Letele is terminally ill and faced spending her final months in prison. But today she found out she was to be released. She spoke to Checkpoint on her way home from prison. Video, Audio
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Improvement in Canterbury swimming spots
6:23 PM.Some popular Canterbury swimming spots are cleaner than a year ago - but people will need to travel to find them. Audio
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Trump added to RBNZ's risk watch-list as it cuts interest rates
6:20 PM.The Reserve Bank is denying that Donald Trump's election is behind today's cash rate cut - but admits Mr Trump's economic plan carries risk. Audio
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Who is Melania Trump
6:18 PM.Melania Trump, a former Slovenian model, is to become the United States' next first lady. So who is she? Video, Audio
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Anti-Trump Americans eye up NZ
6:15 PM.Americans, unhappy with their new president, are already talking about moving to the other side of the world. Visits to NZ's immigration website were up 2500% today. Audio
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Gary Hufbauer reflects on Trump's economic mindset
6:13 PM.There's no reason the TPP cannot go forward without the United States, trade and investment expert Gary Hufbauer says. Audio
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NZ Cricket admits it's shown little respect for women's game
5:55 PM.A damning new report into women's cricket has forced the sport's governing body to admit it neglects the women's game. Audio
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DHBs seek an urgent injunction to stop junior doctors' strike
5:52 PM.District health boards are seeking an urgent injunction in a bid to stop the next junior doctors' strike, which junior doctors say is a sign of desperation. Audio
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Tram driver arrested after derailment that left seven people dead
5:50 PM.A 42-year-old tram driver in South London has been charged with manslaughter, after a derailment which killed at least seven people, and injured 50. Video, Audio
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New guidelines pave the way for faster roads
5:47 PM.The government is considering raising the speed limit on some roads to 110 kilometres an hour, and is opening the idea up to public feedback. Video, Audio
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Hibiscus Coast couple win $44m prize
5:44 PM.A couple from the Hibiscus Coast have claimed Lotto's record breaking $44 million prize, and plan to buy a house with their winnings. Audio
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Evening business for 10 November 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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TPP likely first casualty of Trump's victory as NZ ponders US relationship
5:29 PM.The Trans Pacific Partnership looks increasingly unlikely to come to fruition, due to Donald Trump's opposition to the deal. Audio
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Liberals are to blame for Trump's success - Guardian author
5:27 PM.Author Thomas Frank says liberals are to blame for Donald Trump's rise to the White House. He joins Checkpoint to explain why. Video, Audio
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Americans returning home share their thoughts on their new leader
5:23 PM.Some Americans who were in New Zealand for their election returned home today. Alex Ashton asked them what they think of their new president. Video, Audio
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Thousands protest against election of Donald Trump
5:15 PM.Thousands of people have gathered across the United States, to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. Video, Audio
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Clinton, Trump react following United States election
5:11 PM.Donald Trump is pledging to use his presidency to renew the American Dream. Meanwhile, his rival Hillary Clinton has addressed her supporters. Video, Audio
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Terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele to be released from jail
5:07 PM.Terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele is being released from prison this evening, to spend her final months at home. Video, Audio
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Higher chance of being hit by lightning than winning Lotto
6:56 PM.New Zealanders hoping to take home the huge $44 million Lotto prize have more chance of being struck by lightning - twice. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
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White middle class voters push Trump ahead
6:50 PM.Kiwi commentator Danielle McLaughlin lives in New York. Hillary Clinton ignored some states where she thought she had secured votes, McLaughlin says. Video, Audio
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Steve Mort on how Donald Trump has won key states
6:46 PM.US correspondent Steve Mort joins Checkpoint as it's looking more and more likely that Donald Trump will be the country's new president. Audio
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Democrats in Auckland gather at Auckland sports bar
6:40 PM.Democrats in New Zealand are watching anxiously as election results begin to come in. Sharon Brettkelly is at Auckland's Fox Sports Bar. Video, Audio
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Winston Peters: I told you Trump was going to win.
6:37 PM.NZ First leader Winston Peters says the Republican candidate was always going to win over his rival, democrat Hillary Clinton. Audio
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Business news update
6:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Corrections recommends terminally ill prisoner allowed home
6:28 PM.Two weeks ago, Checkpoint first brought you the story of terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele, serving three years and two months for fraud.
Six months into her sentence, Ms Letele was diagnosed with… Read more Audio
