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Local darts champ to take on legendary Phil "the Power" Taylor
5:50 PM.The Flying Scotsman, Snakebite and The Machine are among some of the darts players who are in New Zealand for the third Auckland Darts Masters games. Joanna Mackenzie met some of the players. Video, Audio
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Two women appear in court over kidnapping
5:44 PM.Two women, one of whom was in New Zealand on holiday, appeared in court today after an 11-day-old child was kidnapped in Auckland yesterday. Reporter Tom Furley was in court. Video, Audio
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Giant chicken symbol of protest against Trump
5:42 PM.A giant inflatable chicken with a hair style resembling the US president has been placed on the White House lawn to protest against his "game of chicken" with North Korea. Collette Luke reports. Audio
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Evening business for 10 August 2017
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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PM staying quiet on 450 texts to Todd Barclay’s staff member
5:22 PM.Prime Minister Bill English will not join Checkpoint to discuss the 450 texts he sent to Glenys Dickson in the months leading up to her resignation. John Campbell investigates. Video, Audio
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Ardern talks politics in home town of Morrinsville
5:19 PM.Labour leader Jacinda Ardern headed to her hometown of Morrinsville in the Waikato today where she visited her old school and an old work place. Sarah Robson asked locals what they thought of her… Read more Video, Audio
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PM announces details around new Christchurch convention centre
5:16 PM.Bill English was in Christchurch today, where he opened a new building at the city's major polytech, met students and made announcements about the city's proposed $240 million Convention Centre. Audio
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Firm given permission to dig for ironsands off Taranaki
5:13 PM.Trans Tasman Resources is the first company allowed to mine in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone. But opponents vow to fight the Environmental Protection Authority's decision. Video, Audio
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Greens face prospect of rebranding, reprinting
5:08 PM.The Green Party has just over six weeks to turn around a disastrous run, which has culminated in a dive in two major political polls. Mei Heron reports. Audio
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Christchurch Council considering charging park bootcamps
6:26 PM.Sporting enthusiasts who are inappropriately using Christchurch's parks could land everyone with fees for using public spaces. Read more Video, Audio
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'We've got to stop the degradation of fresh water in NZ'
6:21 PM.Jacinda Ardern announced today water bottling companies and farmers using irrigation schemes will pay a form of royalty under a Labour government. She explained how it will work to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Metiria Turei was 'hindering' Green Party
6:17 PM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson with the latest on reaction to Metiria Turei's resignation as Green Party co-leader. Video, Audio
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Metiria Turei 'came from nothing', James Shaw says
5:50 PM.Green Party leader James Shaw joins Checkpoint live to respond to Metiria Turei's resignation as co-leader. Video, Audio
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Businesses plea for help following gorge closure
5:41 PM.Calls are growing for an economic assistance package for businesses affected by the massive slip which has closed the Manawatu Gorge on State Highway 3. Audio
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People may be banned from Waitakere Ranges to tackle kauri dieback
5:37 PM.Kauri dieback disease is spreading at such an alarming rate, Auckland Council is considering banning people from the city's second largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 9 August 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Labour wades into water debate by pledging royalties on bottlers & irrigation users
5:23 PM.Labour leader Jacinda Ardern announced today she will make commercial water bottlers and irrigation scheme users pay a royalty for the water they use. Video, Audio
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Metiria Turei resigns as Green Party co-leader
5:08 PM.Metiria Turei has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party and says it is "highly unlikely" she will return to Parliament after the election. Video, Audio
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Water contamination inquiry continues in Hawke's Bay
6:24 PM.New Zealand's non-compliance with drinking water safety standards and its training of assessors have come under fire at the Havelock North water inquiry. Audio
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Shaw says exiting MPs won't join TOP Party
6:17 PM.Greens co-leader says exiting MPs Kennedy Graham and David Clendon will not join The Opportunities Party. Video, Audio
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Dunedin hospital woes boost campaign to keep hospital in CBD
6:15 PM.The debate around problems at Dunedin hospital has given a big boost to a council campaign to keep the hospital in the central city. Video, Audio
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Opponents twist knife as Greens try to paper over caucus cracks
6:08 PM.Opponents of the Greens are using the party's disarray in the last 24 hours to twist the knife. Video, Audio
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What ate Sam's legs?
5:54 PM.Sam Kanizay went for a swim at Melbourne's Brighton beach on Saturday but when he got out of the water, his legs and feet were seeping with blood. Video, Audio
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Hundreds cheer Crusaders on their return to Christchurch
5:51 PM.Huge crowds turned out to welcome the Crusaders back to Christchurch after their Super Rugby final win. Video, Audio
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Auckland pamper party murder trial nears an end
5:46 PM.RNZ reporter Sarah Robson reports on the trail of a woman accused of murdering her friend at an alcohol-fueled pamper party in Auckland. Video, Audio
