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Checkpoint for Wednesday 4 May 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 4th May 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full program here. Video
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Iron Mountain allowed to buy 3.5ha of sensitive land
5:08 PM.The OIO permitted a foreign company to buy sensitive land in Wellington in March, despite it having been sued for overcharging the US government. Audio
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60,000 evacuated in Canadian wildfire
5:11 PM.Thousands of people in Fort McMurray, Alberta have been forced from their homes by an enormous wildfire. Resident Theresa Wells spoke to Checkpoint from the road. Audio
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Cruz drops out of Republican race
5:15 PM.Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has dropped out of the race for the White House, after losing the Indiana primary to Donald Trump. US correspondent Nick Harper joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Patients emotional as funding for new melanoma drug nears
5:20 PM.Pharmac announced that it would be funding immunotherapy drug Opdivo from July to treat lung cancer and advanced melanoma. Audio
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Melanoma patient discusses Opdivo funding
5:23 PM.Melanoma patient Leisa Renwick led a campaign to get an immunotherapy drug funded in New Zealand. She joins Checkpoint to discuss Pharmac's funding of Opdivo. Audio
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PM defends lawyer over property sham
5:27 PM.Prime Minister has been forced to defend his personal lawyer again after court documents revealed Ken Whitney was involved in a sham for a bankrupt property developer. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 4 May 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Mediaworks CEO resigns after tumultuous term
5:37 PM.Former Mediaworks employees who lost their jobs under the reign of controversial chief executive Mark Weldon are popping champagne at news of his resignation. Audio
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Maori TV in the spotlight at select committee
5:40 PM.Maori Television's chief executive faced rigorous questioning from a Maori Affairs Select Committee about its operations when asking for more funding. Audio
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Drysdale in great form before Olympics
5:43 PM.Three months out from the Olympics, rower Mahe Drysdale says he's in better shape than before previous Games - and is eyeing up his rival, Ondrej Synek. Video, Audio
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Australia introduces 'Google tax' in Budget
5:47 PM.New Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison is tackling profit shifting in his new Budget with an aim to get large corporates and multinationals to pay their taxes. Video, Audio
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New Wellington cyclepath faces stiff opposition
5:53 PM.Cyclists, residents, and local businesses in the capital say a proposed two-way cycle path on a busy road will be dangerous to both cyclists and pedestrians Audio
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New start-up promises post-party cleaning
5:56 PM.A new Auckland start-up, Morning After Maids, promises a post-party clean-up service for those feeling under the weather - with a special breakfast add-on. Audio
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Kathryn Williams discusses Pharmac's Opdivo announcement
6:09 PM.Pharmac announced today it intends funding immunotherapy drug Opdivo for 350 patients with advanced melanoma from July. Video, Audio
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Murder laws shouldn't be changed out of anger - lawyers
6:15 PM.Anger over the manslaughter convictions for the brutal killing of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri shouldn't be used as a reason to change murder laws, lawyers say. Audio
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Petition seeks free mammograms for women up until age 74
6:19 PM.A petition calling for the Government to extend free checks for breast cancer to women over 70 has been presented at Paliament today. Audio
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Study shows whistleblowers need more protection
6:21 PM.A new study indicates workplace whistleblowers in New Zealand need more protection. Audio
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Navy colleagues split cost of first home
6:25 PM.Jess Shaw and Casey MacMillan are two Navy colleagues and friends who have pooled their resources to get on to the property ladder in Wellington. Video, Audio
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Today In Parliament for 4 May 2016 - evening edition
6:50 PM.Government uses Question Time to get out some good news on jobs and Pharmac while the Opposition tries to turn good news into bad news. Amy Adams and Jo Goodhew defend their prime minister's… Read more Audio