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Bruce Springsteen fans queue for days ahead of SI show
Some Bruce Springsteen fans have queued for days ahead of the Boss' show in Christchurch tomorrow night - on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
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Pharmac looks to fund women's tampons and pads
Government funded health agency Pharmac is considering funding women's sanitary products such as tampons and pads. Charity KidsCan says many girls can't afford the products. Audio
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Mana-Maori deal is a vote to National, Labour's Kelvin Davis says
20 Feb 2017A deal between Mana and Maori parties means a vote for either party is a vote for National, Labour MP Kelvin Davis says. Audio
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Kim Dotcom confident he'll win his appeal against High Court decision
The High Court has ruled that internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is eligible for extradition to the United States to face charges of money laundering. Kim Dotcom joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Dunedin dairy owner boycotts Cadbury products
Dunedin dairy owner Errol White has boycotted Cadbury products after Mondelez International announced plans to close its Dunedin factory, with the loss of over 350 jobs. Video, Audio
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Govt extends Kaikoura paua closure til November
The Government has extended a ban on collecting shellfish along the Kaikoura coastline, and some commercial fishers are facing the prospect of going out of business. Audio
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Mana-Maori join forces in attempt to win back Maori seats
20 Feb 2017The Mana and Maori parties have pledged to work together to try and win all seven Maori electorate seats in the upcoming election. Video, Audio
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Super Fund chair defends giving CEO almost $200k pay rise
New Zealand Super Fund CEO Adrian Orr's total salary, including bonus, rose from $831,000 to $1.03 million in the last financial year - a 23% increase. Audio
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Evening business for Mon 20 Feb
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Steve Askin's childhood friend reflects on adventures together
20 Feb 2017Steve Askin was a helicopter pilot, former soldier and family man. Seventeen years ago he appeared in an advertisement with a boy called Pewee - who spoke to Checkpoint today.
Footage of Steve Askin… Read more Video, Audio
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Funeral held for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
20 Feb 2017A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio
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Fire and Emergency Bill would provide clarity in major events
A bill which would see urban and rural fire services under the same structure would help provide clarity in events such as the Port Hills fire. Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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