Checkpoint for Wednesday 7 June 2017
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 7th June 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
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Bluff oyster industry under threat
5:08 PM.The famous Bluff oysters are under threat from a parasite that's been found at Stewart Island. Geoff Gwyn, MPI's Readiness and Response Director, talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Sanford owns infected Stewart Island oyster farm
5:13 PM.Sanford owns one of the infected oyster farms. Sanford's Chief Operations Officer Greg Johansson joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
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Glory Bay oyster farmer waiting to hear from MPI
5:17 PM.Stewart Island marine farmer Jeff Walker - one of six oyster farmers in Glory Bay - talks to John Campbell about the risk to his farm. Audio
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Team NZ desperately trying to repair catamaran
5:21 PM.Team New Zealand nose-dived and capsized at the start of the second race today, flinging some crew members into the water. Video, Audio
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Prison staff investigated over excessive force complaint
5:27 PM.Three investigations are underway after Auckland Prison staff were caught on CCTV footage allegedly using excessive force against inmates. Audio
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Evening business for 7 June 2017
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Govt didn't treat data security breach seriously enough
5:37 PM.The Ministry of Social Development's Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, admits a security problem identified in January should have been taken more seriously. Video, Audio
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Crowd-sourcing for Dunedin Cadbury factory warms up city
5:42 PM.Dunedin City Councillor Jim O'Malley wants to raise $20 million to buy part of the Cadbury factory and keep producing Jaffas and Pineapple Lumps in the city. Audio
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Auckland Council warned about missing drain lids
5:44 PM.South Auckland councillor Efeso Collins says Auckland Council was warned about uncovered drains prior to the death of Violet Tupou, who is suspected to have drowned in a drain on Saturday. Video, Audio
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Wellington City Council announces new affordable housing development
5:46 PM.Wellington City Council wants to enter into partnerships with developers and community housing providers to redevelop unused inner-city buildings and office space into new social and affordable… Read more Audio
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Lions prepare for match against Blues
5:50 PM.The Lions face their first Super Rugby side at Eden Park tonight. Warren Gatland has rolled out a completely new line up for the match. Video, Audio
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Debate after New Plymouth airport upgrade triples in cost
5:53 PM.A former councillor says a plan to revamp and double the size of the current terminal is in danger of becoming a vanity project after the cost of the project ballooned to $29 million. Video, Audio
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Ancient hedge 'hacked' by Kāpiti Council
5:56 PM.An iconic 90-year-old macrocarpa hedge was cut back by the Kapiti Coast District Council after the owner was told to cut the hedge himself back in January, but failed to do so. Read more Video, Audio
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Team NZ working through night trying to repair catamaran
6:08 PM.Team New Zealand boat builders are working through the night in Bermuda, trying to get their damaged catamaran ready for racing tomorrow. Video, Audio
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Congestion charge for Auckland on the horizon
6:12 PM.Auckland Council is investigating the idea, but the Government says the research will take time and a final decision should not be expected for years. Audio
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Health Minister under fire over mental health services
6:14 PM.Jonathan Coleman faced a barrage of questions and interruptions during a heated session at the health select committee today. Audio
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Govt considering guns in schools
6:19 PM.The Manawatu Standard published photos of schoolchildren wielding guns as part of an army initiative, forcing officials to draw up guidelines. Audio
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Councillor given fortnight to find money to buy Cadbury factory
6:21 PM.A campaign to raise $20 million to keep production of some of Cadbury's famous treats in Dunedin is gaining momentum. The man behind the campaign - Dr Jim O'Malley - joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Obese pig put on diet after being overfed by reckless owner
6:27 PM.A Massachusetts woman is facing animal cruelty charges after overfeeding her potbellied pig. Maybelle, nearly 90kg, can't walk. Video, Audio
