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Official welcome likely for Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama
5:39 PM.Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is coming to New Zealand later this month, and John Key says it's "highly likely" New Zealand will host him. Audio
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No sugar in drinks logo unveiled amid rising obesity
5:39 PM.New Zealand's first "no sugary drinks" logo has been unveiled in a bid to help curb what's been described as the "massive and dangerous" health impact of rising sugar consumption. Audio
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Bremner's mother shared concerns about his mental health
5:36 PM.Ross Bremner's mother had become increasingly worried about her son's mental health not long before he killed her and two others. A neighbour says the system has let the Bremner family down. Audio
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Evening business for 11 October 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Penguin fence ruffles feathers
5:23 PM.The agency that built the country's first penguin underpass says it's willing to lower a protective fence that has upset locals. Read more Video, Audio
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McDonalds and Burger King urged to give workers fixed hours
5:23 PM.Workers at Restaurant Brands, including KFC and Pizza Hut, are celebrating guaranteed hours, while McDonalds and Burger King are being told they should give workers fixed hours too. Audio
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Controversial spit hoods used over 300 times in last two years
5:19 PM.Controversial hoods used to prevent offenders, and alleged offenders, from spitting at police officers have been used more than 300 times over the last 2 years. Audio
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Recording played in Australian man Gable Tostee's trial
5:13 PM.It's day two of the trial of Australian man Gable Tostee, who is accused of murdering New Zealand tourist Warriena Wright. ABC reporter Sharnie Kim joins Checkpoint to discuss the case so far. Video, Audio
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Government to reduce number of new migrants
5:10 PM.The government announced today that it plans to reduce the number of new migrants by 5 percent, and will also look at whether work visa numbers are too high. Audio
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Compass contract to fall at least $110m short
5:08 PM.The nation-wide hospital food contract awarded to Compass is set to fall at least $100 million short of what was pitched to District Health Boards. Read more Audio
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Thousands of airbags disconnected in NZ cars
6:24 PM.Tests have revealed airbags from more than 7000 cars imported into New Zealand over the past two years have been disconnected. Read more Video, Audio
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Five new councillors for Christchurch
6:15 PM.Christchurch has voted in five new councillors. Checkpoint looks at what the newcomers will bring to the council table. Video, Audio
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No surprise no Maori on New Plymouth Council, iwi leader says
6:11 PM.A Taranaki iwi leader says it is no surprise that not a single Maori candidate has won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio
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First time in NZ as brothers are elected as mayors
5:51 PM.For the first time ever in New Zealand, two siblings have been elected mayors in the same election. Bryan Cadogan has been re-elected as Clutha's mayor, and brother Tim will take the reigns in Central… Read more Video, Audio
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By-election to decide Phil Goff's replacement in Mt Roskill
5:47 PM.The government has announced that a by-election to replace Phil Goff as the Mount Roskill MP will take place on 3 December - but who do the people there want to replace Mr Goff? Video, Audio
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Waikato DHB to review Bremner's care before he killed
5:44 PM.The Waikato District Health Board will review its care of Ross Bremner, who went on to kill three people and himself after undergoing treatment at the DHB. Audio
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Inquest into Phillip Hughes's death hears threatening message
5:39 PM.An inquest into the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has heard that bowler Doug Bollinger allegedly told Hughes "I'm going to kill you". Guardian reporter Ben Doherty joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Cross party inquiry finds no doubt NZ has a homelessness crisis
5:36 PM.The Labour, Maori and Green Parties joint inquiry into homelessness has made 20 recommendations to address the problem - but the government says those recommendations are nothing new. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 10 October 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Gable Tostee pleads not guilty to NZ tourist's murder
5:26 PM.Australian man Gable Tostee has pleaded not guilty to killing New Zealand tourist Warriena Wright, who fell from a Gold Coast balcony in 2014. Video, Audio
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Restaurant Brands' workers to get guaranteed hours
5:17 PM.The Unite Union has secured a collective agreement with Restaurant Brands, guaranteeing workers' hours. Less than two years ago, the staff were working on zero hour contracts with no set shifts. Audio
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Correspondent Simon Marks analyses second presidential debate
5:14 PM.Correspondent Simon Marks joins Checkpoint from St Louis, to discuss the latest presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Video, Audio
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US Presidential candidates debate
5:08 PM.Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have traded insults, acrimony and claims of misogyny at the second US Presidential Debate. Video, Audio
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Phoenix to take on Melbourne City in Wellington
6:26 PM.New Zealand's only professional football club, The Phoenix, take on Melbourne City tomorrow on the back of one of their worst seasons. Video, Audio
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Police urge Ross Bremner to contact them
6:19 PM.Keith Bremner remains in a critical condition, while his wife is dead after a knife attack in Otorohanga. Police are urging their son Ross to contact them. Video, Audio
