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Bill English and Paula Bennett - NZ's new leaders
12 Dec 2016John Key has left the role of New Zealand Prime Minister after eight years, as Bill English is sworn in to replace him, and Paula Bennett steps in as his deputy. Chris Bramwell reports. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 12th December 2016
12 Dec 2016Watch Monday's full show here. Video
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Big Aroha for The Slacks' Big Aroha song
9 Dec 2016Taranaki based four piece The Slacks song 'Big Aroha' is sprinkled with Te Reo Māori and has gone viral online. They came into the Checkpoint studio to perform it for you. Video, Audio
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Lower Hutt supermarket to be built in 24 hours
9 Dec 2016A pop-up New World supermarket is being built within 24 hours after its shop had to close during the demolition of the Queensgate shopping centre in Lower Hutt. Video, Audio
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American astronaut John Glenn dies
9 Dec 2016John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator and war hero, has died. Video, Audio
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John Key spends final working day in PM job in Chch
9 Dec 2016The Prime Minister, John Key, has spent his final full day in the job in Christchurch, where he praised the city's leadership and his fellow ministers. Audio
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Simon Bridges confident he can get votes for deputy
9 Dec 2016National MP Simon Bridges is still confident he has a shot at becoming Deputy Prime Minister, despite his rival Paula Bennett appearing to have significantly more caucus support. Video, Audio
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Nanogirl gives power of flight to a rural Taranaki school
'Nanogirl' Michelle Dickinson has paid a visit to a rural Taranaki primary school, as part of a workshop to inspire children to pursue science and engineering. Audio
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Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr prepare for championship fight
9 Dec 2016Heavyweight boxers Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr are preparing to face off in the world championship fight in Auckland tomorrow night. Audio
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Wellington business owner still paying rent for office he can't
9 Dec 2016At least one Wellington business owner is still paying rent on an office he is not allowed into, because it is too close to a quake-damaged carpark. Audio
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Senior Auckland Transport official found guilty of bribery
A company director and a senior Auckland Transport official have been found guilty of giving and accepting bribes of more than one million dollars. Audio
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Quake-affected businesses say they need more help
9 Dec 2016The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio
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