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Goose Bay evacuation
6:07 PM.Residents of Goose Bay just south of Kaikoura might not be allowed back in their homes for 10 days after they were ordered to evacuate this afternoon. Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Strongest ever field for 2017 ASB Women's Tennis Classic
5:55 PM.The strongest ever field will assemble for next year's ASB Women's Tennis Classic in Auckland, with four former world number ones present. Audio
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Death of albatross deliberate and selfish
5:48 PM.A commercial fisherman who caused the death of 39 albatrosses has been sentenced to 300 hours' community work. Tracy Neal was in court. Audio
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Only one DHB in NZ meets Govt's faster cancer treatment target
5:44 PM.All but one of the country's district health boards are failing to meet the government's time targets for cancer treatment. Audio
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Controversial Imam stood down from Islamic body over anti-semet
5:42 PM.Political and community leaders are supporting a decision to remove a controversial Imam from his role within the Federation of Islamic Associations. Audio
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Application to stay Pike River mine declined
5:40 PM.Nigel Hampton QC applied for a stay in sealing the Pike River mine, but has just found out that request has been declined. Audio
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Concrete company pulls out of Pike River mine work due to oppos
5:36 PM.The company set to supply concrete to seal the Pike River Mine has pulled out, in respect to the families who want the mine left open. Audio
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Evening business for 23 Nov 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Huge pod of dolphins spotted off coast of Kaikoura
5:27 PM.A Kaikoura tourism operator discovered a pod of more than 300 dolphins today, during their first trip out since the earthquake. Video, Audio
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Ocean bubbles seen in Kaikoura
5:22 PM.There's something bubbling in the water in Kaikoura. Kaikoura Kayaks owner Matt Foy says he discovered bubbles on the surface of the water - something he's never seen before. Video, Audio
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Post-quake recovery taking its toll on Kaikoura
5:19 PM.Work continues to open the Inland Route to Kaikoura to all vehicles, as residents struggle with fuel and shower rations, while some people just want to leave. Audio
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Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
5:15 PM.Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
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Civil Defence evacuates 35 homes in Goose Bay
5:12 PM.Murray Sinclair is the Civil Defence Controller in Kaikoura. He spoke to Checkpoint about the evacuation underway in Goose Bay, and the dam that threatens the area. Video, Audio
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Goose Bay resident says evacuation is an 'over-reaction'
5:07 PM.Paul Keung has been told to evacuate Goose Bay. Civil Defence says a dam caused by the earthquake threatens all 35 homes in the area, but Mr Keung says that's an "over-reaction". Video, Audio
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Japan quake just 9 days after Kaikoura quake
6:24 PM.Japan and New Zealand had major earthquakes just nine days apart, both on the Ring of Fire, both on the Pacific Plate. Checkpoint asked Greg Beroza if they were connected? Video, Audio
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7.4 quake triggers tsunami warning in Japan
6:20 PM.A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Northern Japan this morning generating a tsunami advisory in the same region devastated by a tsunami in 2011. Anna Fifield joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Extraordinary footage shows Papatea Fault
6:16 PM.GNS has released extraordinary footage today showing the extent the Kaikoura coastline has changed since last week's 7.8 earthquake. GNS scientist Kelvin Berryman explains what happened. Video, Audio
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Govt told priority for Kaikoura is to help reopen harbour
6:07 PM.The economic development minister Steven Joyce visited Kaikoura today and extended an eight-week government business support package to the town's largest employers. Audio
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Greyhound racing under the spotlight again with inquiry
5:54 PM.An inquiry into welfare of greyhounds is to be undertaken by the New Zealand Racing Board. The chair of the New Zealand Racing Board Glenda Hughes says the industry has made progress in recent years. Audio
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Some waterfront Dunedin properties drop in value
5:52 PM.Some Dunedin residents in the sought-after seaside suburb of St Clair have been surprised to learn the capital value of their properties has dropped by more than $100,000. Audio
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First baby born in Kaikoura following 7.8 quake
5:47 PM.Kaikoura has welcomed its first baby since the earthquake. The baby was born at Kaikoura hospital last night and delivered by the town's only midwife Bernie Thomas. Audio
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NZ Muslim cleric's "appalling" comments condemned
5:41 PM.A Muslim cleric who has made anti-Semetic and sexist speeches at a South Auckland mosque is being widely condemned by Muslims and the wider community. Video, Audio
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Five Auckland volcanoes to close to vehicles
5:36 PM.Five volcanic cones in Auckland, including One Tree Hill and Mt Victoria, will be open only to pedestrians from next year. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 22 November 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Trump plans to remove TPP on first day in office
5:29 PM.President-elect Donald Trump has detailed his plan to withdraw the United States from the TPP on his first day in office. John Key says he's disappointed by the announcement. Audio
