Checkpoint for Thursday 10 November 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 10th November 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
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Terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele to be released from jail
5:07 PM.Terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele is being released from prison this evening, to spend her final months at home. Video, Audio
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Clinton, Trump react following United States election
5:11 PM.Donald Trump is pledging to use his presidency to renew the American Dream. Meanwhile, his rival Hillary Clinton has addressed her supporters. Video, Audio
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Thousands protest against election of Donald Trump
5:15 PM.Thousands of people have gathered across the United States, to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. Video, Audio
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Americans returning home share their thoughts on their new leader
5:23 PM.Some Americans who were in New Zealand for their election returned home today. Alex Ashton asked them what they think of their new president. Video, Audio
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Liberals are to blame for Trump's success - Guardian author
5:27 PM.Author Thomas Frank says liberals are to blame for Donald Trump's rise to the White House. He joins Checkpoint to explain why. Video, Audio
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TPP likely first casualty of Trump's victory as NZ ponders US relationship
5:29 PM.The Trans Pacific Partnership looks increasingly unlikely to come to fruition, due to Donald Trump's opposition to the deal. Audio
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Evening business for 10 November 2016
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hibiscus Coast couple win $44m prize
5:44 PM.A couple from the Hibiscus Coast have claimed Lotto's record breaking $44 million prize, and plan to buy a house with their winnings. Audio
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New guidelines pave the way for faster roads
5:47 PM.The government is considering raising the speed limit on some roads to 110 kilometres an hour, and is opening the idea up to public feedback. Video, Audio
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Tram driver arrested after derailment that left seven people dead
5:50 PM.A 42-year-old tram driver in South London has been charged with manslaughter, after a derailment which killed at least seven people, and injured 50. Video, Audio
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DHBs seek an urgent injunction to stop junior doctors' strike
5:52 PM.District health boards are seeking an urgent injunction in a bid to stop the next junior doctors' strike, which junior doctors say is a sign of desperation. Audio
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NZ Cricket admits it's shown little respect for women's game
5:55 PM.A damning new report into women's cricket has forced the sport's governing body to admit it neglects the women's game. Audio
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Gary Hufbauer reflects on Trump's economic mindset
6:13 PM.There's no reason the TPP cannot go forward without the United States, trade and investment expert Gary Hufbauer says. Audio
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Anti-Trump Americans eye up NZ
6:15 PM.Americans, unhappy with their new president, are already talking about moving to the other side of the world. Visits to NZ's immigration website were up 2500% today. Audio
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Who is Melania Trump
6:18 PM.Melania Trump, a former Slovenian model, is to become the United States' next first lady. So who is she? Video, Audio
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Trump added to RBNZ's risk watch-list as it cuts interest rates
6:20 PM.The Reserve Bank is denying that Donald Trump's election is behind today's cash rate cut - but admits Mr Trump's economic plan carries risk. Audio
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Improvement in Canterbury swimming spots
6:23 PM.Some popular Canterbury swimming spots are cleaner than a year ago - but people will need to travel to find them. Audio
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Vicki Letele talks to Checkpoint after leaving prison
6:29 PM.Vicki Letele is terminally ill and faced spending her final months in prison. But today she found out she was to be released. She spoke to Checkpoint on her way home from prison. Video, Audio
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Today In Parliament for 10 November 2016
6:55 PM.Parliament congratulates Donald Trump on his election as America's 45th president. The Greens oppose the motion and New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, claims the result was no surprise to him… Read more Audio
