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Checkpoint for Friday 17 February 2017
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$170,000 raised for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
6:28 PM.Steve Askin died while fighting the Port Hills fire when his helicopter crashed on Tuesday night. Since then, close to $170,000 has been raised to support his family. His father Paul talks to… Read more Audio
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Port Hills fire contained, but firefighters still not winning
6:25 PM.The Port Hills fire is contained but Selwyn Principal Rural Firefighter Douglas Marshall warns firefighters "are not winning yet". Audio
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Nicky Stevens' family says DHB review butt-covering exercise
6:21 PM.Nicky Stevens died while in the care of the Waikato DHB, but the DHB says the care offered to Mr Stevens was of a good standard. Audio
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Priest takes Catholic Church to Human Rights Commission
6:18 PM.Father Alex Kapiarumula is alleging serious claims of racial harrassment, deception and exploitation by the Catholic Church. His lawyer Craig Tuck says his client has nowhere to go. Video, Audio
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Port Hills forests decimated by fires will take 80 year
6:12 PM.The Summit Road Society has been working hard to regenerate a 150 hectare area of land into native forest for the past 30 years, but now around half of their land's been charred. Video, Audio
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Residents sift through charred remains of homes as cordons lift
6:07 PM.Two cordons were lifted today letting residents return to their homes. Sharon Brettkelly joined two as they anxiously went back to see their houses for the first time since they evacuated. Video, Audio
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This little piggie went to see the council in Whangarei...
5:56 PM.Whangarei Councillor Jayne Golightly brought her pet piglet to a council meeting. Or did she? Video, Audio
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Oamaru company wants to keep Pineapple Lumps & Jaffas in NZ
5:51 PM.Oamaru's Rainbow Confectionary says it could make the sweets for Cadbury, using its recipe and branding. Audio
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NZ & Australia PMs want to breathe life into stalled TPP deal
5:47 PM.Bill English and Malcolm Turnbull have agreed to work together to try and bring back to life the stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Video, Audio
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Veteran BBC reporter describes Trump's bizarre first solo news conference
5:40 PM.Jon Sopel was personally attacked by US President Donald Trump when he tried to ask a question at a press conference Video, Audio
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Evening Business for Friday 17 February
5:38 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Auckland Airport is feeling the benefits of strong tourism and migration. Video, Audio
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Analysts warn caution needed despite a rev-up in retail sales
5:35 PM.Retail sales rose in the three months to December but analysts say a slowing housing market, and rising fuel prices and interest rates could curb spending. Audio
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Dan Carter says drink driving was 'massive error of judgement'
5:29 PM.Former All Black Dan Carter has said on that there are "no excuses" for drink driving, while saying he feels he has let down his club, fans and family. Video, Audio
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Indian student deported as remaining eight given lifeline
5:22 PM.Eight of the nine Indian students trying to stay in New Zealand have been told if they leave voluntarily they can reapply for a student visa, but one who was arrested has already left. Video, Audio
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Police joining investigation into Port Hills fire
5:20 PM.The team of investigators looking into the fire have asked the police to get involved because of the seriousness of the blaze, and the potential that its cause could be suspicious. Audio
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"Typical Gerry Brownlee" - Christchurch locals
5:16 PM.Many Christchurch locals are angry at Gerry Brownlee for criticising Civil Defence's response to the fire while the fire is still burning. Audio
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Port Hills homeowners frustrated by 'poor communication'
5:12 PM.Worsley Road resident Jack Palovski has no idea when he will be allowed to return to his home, and says his neighbour Miranda Newbury was told by Civil Defence that her house had burnt down when it… Read more Video, Audio
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Firefighters called away from Port Hills blaze
5:08 PM.The Professional Firefighters' Union says firefighters were called away from the job on Monday night while a fire on the Port Hills grew. The union's secretary wants an independent inquiry. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 17 February 2017
5:00 PM.RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 17 February 2017. Video
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