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Checkpoint for Tuesday 27 June 2017
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 27th June 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
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Team New Zealand wins America's Cup
5:08 PM.Team New Zealand has won the America's Cup, putting it back in New Zealand hands, and soon in the country itself, for the first time in 14 years. Todd Niall reports from Bermuda. Video, Audio
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Kiwis rise early to celebrate Team NZ victory
5:13 PM.Yacht clubs around the country opened their doors to the public this morning, so Team New Zealand fans could watch the match live. Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming was among them. Video, Audio
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Peter Burling - on winning the America's Cup
5:18 PM.At 26, Peter Burling is the youngest winning helmsman in the 166 year history of the America's Cup. The Olympic sailor and gold medal winning skipper - and now America's Cup winner, talks to John… Read more Video, Audio
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Team NZ cycled their way to victory
5:23 PM.Four cycle grinders peddled so hard to secure the America's Cup, that Simon Van Velthooven had a pulse rate of 190. His father Paul joins Checkpoint. Read more Video, Audio
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Grant Dalton touches America's Cup for the first time
5:28 PM.Team New Zealand's CEO is Grant Dalton. He spoke to John Campbell just after he'd touched the America's Cup for the first time. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tues 27 June
5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Police reopen Barclay investigation as PM remains under pressur
5:40 PM.The police have reopened their investigation into whether Todd Barclay secretly recorded staff in his electorate office, a controversy that has ended the National MP's political career. Video, Audio
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Former Breakers star Corey Webster denies assault charges
5:45 PM.Former Breakers star Corey Webster was in court today, charged with pulling a man's beard and being involved in a bar fight. RNZ court reporter Edward Gay reports. Video, Audio
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NZ's second community fridge opens in New Brighton
5:54 PM.The Christchurch suburb of New Brighton was hit hard by the Christchurch earthquakes, with roads that still haven't been fixed and many families on struggle street. One local is hoping a fridge… Read more Video, Audio
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Team NZ brings America's Cup home
6:08 PM.New Zealand has won the America's Cup, almost white-washing Oracle Team USA with a revolutionary boat, a team of cyclors and a new superstar sailor. Video, Audio
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Team NZ's use of cyclists was 'significant' - Todd Niall
6:11 PM.RNZ reporter Todd Niall has been in Bermuda since the America's Cup competition began. He told John Campbell what it was like to be there when Team New Zealand won. Video, Audio
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Auld Mug means worlds to local yachting clubs
6:15 PM.Cheers and sighs of relief rang out around the country as New Zealand eyes the benefits of hosting the next America's Cup. Read more Video, Audio
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Lions take on Hurricanes
6:19 PM.The Lions midweek players will have possibly their last game on tour tonight as they take on the Hurricanes in the capital. Our sports reporter Barry Guy is outside Westpac Stadium. Video, Audio
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Heather Burling: NZ's proudest mum?
6:23 PM.New Zealanders are proud of Team New Zealand, but Heather Burling, mother of helmsman Peter, is probably one of the proudest. She tells John Campbell why. Video, Audio