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Colin Craig says he felt his press secretary was 'like a sister'
5:24 PM.The former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has admitted his conduct with a former press secretary was inappropriate, but says he thought of her like a sister. Video, Audio
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Compass still committed to food contract
5:23 PM.Compass says it is committed to its nationwide food contract for hospitals, and says it is up to DHBs whether to take up the offer or not. Audio
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Compass contract savings could fall $160m
5:16 PM.The savings from a controversial nationwide hospital meals contract could fall from $190 million to $30m, because only six DHBs have signed up. Health minister Jonathan Coleman speaks to Checkpoint. Audio
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First human trafficking conviction in NZ
5:12 PM.Faroz Ali has been found guilty of human trafficking - the first such conviction in New Zealand - and convicted of dozens of other charges. RNZ reporter Edward Gay joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Assault victim's son speaks of horror attack
5:07 PM.Nancy Voon was pulled from her car in Auckland yesterday by two women who then violently assaulted her. John Campbell visited her in hospital today, where her son Chee Yen Phua told Checkpoint what… Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington's mayoral candidates focus on transport to boost Capital
6:24 PM.Wellington's top four mayoral candidates tell RNZ why they should be the city's next leader, as the local body elections loom closer. Video, Audio
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Crown lawyers questioned over Kim Dotcom's evidence
6:22 PM.Crown lawyers have come in for intense questioning from a judge, over whether Kim Dotcom should have been prevented from presenting evidence in his appeal against extradition. Audio
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Len Brown on what the CRL will finally cost
6:17 PM.Outgoing Auckland mayor Len Brown talks to Checkpoint about Auckland Council's agreement with the government on funding for the City Rail Link. Video, Audio
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Nick Smith on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill
6:10 PM.Evironment Minister Nick Smith joins Checkpoint to discuss the delay to the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill. Audio
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National and Maori Party's relationship under pressure
6:07 PM.The relationship between the National Party and its support partner, the Maori Party, is under serious strain over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill. Audio
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Israel's Shimon Peres in induced coma after major stroke
5:57 PM.Israel's elder statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shimon Peres has been placed in an induced coma by doctors after suffering a major stroke. Audio
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Wellington iwi wants to sell land despite members' opposition
5:54 PM.A Wellington iwi is proposing to sell off land at Shelly Bay, even though people voted just seven months ago not to sell the land. Audio
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Doctors warn against legalising voluntary euthanasia
5:50 PM.Doctors are warning against legalising voluntary euthanasia, saying it would involve too many complex and difficult decisions. Audio
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Body found inside Franz Josef workshop
5:49 PM.Police have found a body inside a Franz Josef workshop destroyed in a huge fire - and believe it to be the building's owner. Audio
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Labour's Chris Hipkins calls for investigation into Parl email
5:46 PM.The Speaker of the House has acknowledged Parliament's email system has created a conflict between IT security and the right of MPs to use information freely. Audio
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Colin Craig's press secretary insists there was no romance
5:41 PM.Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig's press secretary Rachel MacGregor has told a court she was never romantic with her former boss. RNZ reporter Sarah Robson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Chch elderly struggle to travel to hospital appointments
5:38 PM.Some elderly Christchurch residents are having to pay $60 to taxi to hospital appointments after their local services shifted from Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital. Audio
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Evening business for 14 September 2016
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sophie Pascoe's nana proud of granddaughter's achievements
5:25 PM.Swimming super star Sophie Pascoe's nana tells Checkpoint she's extremely proud of her granddaughter, New Zealand's most successful Paralympian of all time. Read more Video, Audio
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Super typhoon Meranti heading for China
5:23 PM.The strongest storm to hit the planet this year, Super typhoon Meranti, is skirting the tip of Taiwan, and is forecast to reach Mainland China tomorrow. Audio
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Pakeha offenders more likely to be let off than Maori
5:18 PM.A new report reveals Pakeha offenders are twice as likely to be let off with a formal warning, compared to Maori. Audio
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Auckland's City Rail Link could cost up to $3.4 billion
5:16 PM.The final price tag for the country's biggest transport project, Auckland's City Rail Link, could swell to $3.4 billion. Video, Audio
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Govt delays Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill as support collapses
5:10 PM.The government has delayed the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill, as support for it collapses. Maori party co-leader Marama Fox speaks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Govt under pressure over Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary
5:07 PM.The government's relationship with the Maori Party is under pressure, as the Maori Fisheries Commission heads to court to oppose the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary. Audio
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Springsteen to play first South Island concert in February
6:27 PM."The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is set to play his first ever South Island concert next February on the eve of the six-year anniversary of the Canterbury quake. Video, Audio
