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Should the Olympics be free to watch?
6:08 PM.Olympic fans in Australia, Britain or Canada can watch the games live, on free-to-air television, but that isn't the case in New Zealand. Read more Audio
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Government explains police staffing change of heart
5:56 PM.The government has been pressed to explain its change of heart over increasing police numbers. Audio
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Police concerned about drunken excess in Wellington CBD
5:50 PM.Police have told Wellington city councillors about drunken excess in the city centre, but the hospitality industry says the dangers are exaggerated. Audio
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Crown bid to have murderers locked up for life fails
5:45 PM.The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Crown, which argued two murderers should be locked up without the possibility of parole. Audio
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Labour considers student debt policy
5:40 PM.The Labour Party is considering a policy which would see student debts reduced in exchange for people taking so-called public service jobs in the regions. Video, Audio
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Franz Josef locals could face $6m sewerage bill
5:35 PM.Hundreds of ratepayers in the West Coast town of Franz Josef may face a $6 million dollar bill if the region votes they have to pay for their own sewerage system. Audio
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Evening business for 10 August 2016
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hurricanes players proud to bring win home
5:25 PM.The Hurricanes celebrated their win at the Super Rugby competition in Wellington today. Victor Vito and some of the other players spoke to Checkpoint from the parade. Video, Audio
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Violence and sexual abuse revealed in Nauru files
5:20 PM.The Guardian has released 2000 incident reports from Australia's Nauru detention camp which highlight suicide attempts, assaults and sexual abuse. Guardian reporter Paul Farrell joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Sonny Bill Williams remains positive despite injury
5:08 PM.Sevens Star Sonny Bill Williams will stay on in Rio after he ruptured his achilles tendon in New Zealand's shock loss to Japan this morning, and urges all Kiwis to get behind the team. Read more Video, Audio
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Today In Parliament for 9 August 2016 - evening edition
6:50 PM.Birthday wishes for the prime minister from Mitiria Turei when MPs gather in their debating chamber for their first Question Time in just over a month. Questions dominated by housing issues of prices… Read more Audio
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Manganui field delighted with heavy snow
6:26 PM.The huge dump of snow which has closed roads and knocked out power to homes has also delighted ski fields, particularly the unheralded club-run Manganui field on Mt Taranaki. Video, Audio
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More problems for Fire Services' new fleet
6:23 PM.A new fleet of fire trucks worth millions of dollars are riddled with faults and should be ditched, firefighters say. Audio
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Auckland Council may have $770,000 invested in tobacco
6:19 PM.Auckland councillors have been told the council may have $770,000 invested indirectly in British American Tobacco. Audio
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Fottballer Abby Erceg back in NZ team
6:14 PM.The New Zealand women's football team's skipper Abby Erceg has had her red car overturned and can join the team again. Video, Audio
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NZ sevens team win silver at Olympics
6:11 PM.The women's sevens team have won New Zealand's second silver medal at the Olympics after they were beaten 24 to 17 by tournament favourites Australia this morning. Video, Audio
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Boost in police numbers is bottom-line for NZ First
6:09 PM.The government says it's considering boosting police numbers but is playing down suggestions that New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has forced its hand. Audio
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Apartment dwellers face another night without power
5:59 PM.The operations manager for the Metropolis Apartments, where hundreds of residents face another night without power, says there is no back-up option available. Video, Audio
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Auckland apartment without power for 3 days
5:55 PM.Residents in Auckland's Metropolis Hotel Apartments will spend their third night in the dark tonight with no word on when power might be restored. Video, Audio
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Bomb attack in Pakistan kills at least 70
5:46 PM.A suicide bomber in Pakistan has killed at least 70 people and wounded more than 100 at a hospital in Quetta. Financial Times correspondent in Pakistan Farhan Bakhari joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Unions battle school funding plan
5:43 PM.Primary and secondary teacher unions have banded together in an unprecedented step to battle the government over a proposal to change the way schools are funded. Video, Audio
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NZ aware of China trade concerns in May
5:40 PM.The government was aware of China's concerns about trade back in May, Trade Minister Todd McClay now says. Audio
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Repeat drink drivers face compulsory alcohol interlocks
5:36 PM.Alcohol interlocks to stop drunks starting their cars will soon become compulsory for high level drink drivers and repeat offenders. Audio
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Evening business for 9 August 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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More police needed, minister says
5:27 PM.The government is looking at boosting police numbers to keep up with the growing population. Police Minister Judith Collins joined Checkpoint. Video, Audio
