Checkpoint for Wednesday 24 February 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 24th February 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
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Cyclone Winston death toll rises to 42
5:10 PM.42 people are now confirmed dead from Cyclone Winston in Fiji. Rakiraki resident Marama Dunn was there when the Cyclone hit. Video, Audio
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Public pack crucial Akld Council meeting on housing density
5:16 PM.The Auckland Council is at a crossroads tonight as hundreds of people watch an extraordinary meeting on the level of housing density the Council wants to see. Video, Audio
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NZ public officially purchases beach
5:19 PM.Nearly 40,000 New Zealanders pledged more than $2.278 million to buy the land in Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
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Harrowing account of alleged shooting spree
5:23 PM.The trial of double murder accused, Russell John Tully, has heard a harrowing account of the moment he allegedly went on a shooting spree at the Ashburton Work and Income office. Conan Young is… Read more Audio
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McCullum farewelled by Black Caps
5:29 PM.Brendon McCullum's international cricket career has come to an end, he retires with more than 14000 runs to his name over the three cricket formats, and with New Zealand's highest ever Test score of… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 24 February 2016
5:35 PM.News from the business sector including a market report with Gyles Beckford. Audio
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Unicef NZ's Chief Executive on Cyclone Winstone
5:39 PM.The death toll in Fiji has reached 42 with reports entire villages have been wiped out on remote islands. Vivien Maidaborn is Unicef New Zealand's Chief Executive. Audio
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Awaroa beach NZ's biggest crowdfunding campaign
5:45 PM.New Zealanders pledged more than $2 million towards the Abel Tasman beach campaign. It is New Zealand's biggest crowdfunding campaign and the biggest ever run by Givealittle. Tom Beyer is… Read more Video, Audio
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MoH calls on doctors to learn about bronchiectasis
5:51 PM.The Ministry of Health says it's up to doctors and specialists to learn about the lung disease bronchiectasis which is on the rise in children. Laura Bootham reports. Audio
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Crayfish, snapper numbers falling at Goat Island Marine Reserve
5:55 PM.Crayfish and snapper numbers are falling at the Goat Island Marine Reserve north of Auckland, and scientists say it's due to commercial fishing on the boundary. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
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Locals shocked 4 lane South Akld highway gets green light
5:57 PM.South Auckland locals and environmentalists say they're shocked independent commissioners have given the go ahead for a large four-lane highway. Tom Furley reports. Audio
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NZ ramps up relief efforts as Fiji death toll climbs to 42
6:09 PM.New Zealand is ramping up its relief efforts for Fiji as the death toll from Cyclone Winston continues to climb. It's feared the toll could rise further as emergency services are still yet to reach… Read more Audio
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Awaroa beach belongs to New Zealand public
6:14 PM.The successful bid to buy the Abel Tasman Beach was confirmed last night after 11th hour negotiations. The deal was secured after the government put in extra money, and a 250-thousand dollar donation… Read more Audio
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Wellington renters hit hard in the pocket
6:18 PM.Wellington renters are being hit hard in the pocket, with prices hitting a record high average of $450 a week. Audio
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Akld school defends heavy new uniform that sparked petition
6:18 PM.More than one thousand three hundred people have signed an online petition calling for a summer uniform for Massey High School after some students reportedly suffered nosebleeds, headaches and… Read more Audio
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Tokoroa man's quest to kill 58 million flies
6:24 PM.Tokoroa man John Berry has made homemade fly traps that he estimates kill 4.5 million flies each, out of 200 litre plastic drums, recycled cans and plastic. He plans to kill 58 million flies in the… Read more Video, Audio
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Small passenger plane missing in Nepal
6:29 PM.A small plane carrying at least 21 people has gone missing in west Nepal. Audio
