Checkpoint for Thursday 2 November 2017
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Ambae locals struggling following volcanic eruption
6:25 PM.Residents from Vanuatu's Ambae may have returned to their island after a volcano erupted, but their problems are far from over. Audio
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Residents fearful after Dunedin freedom camping ban dismissed
6:21 PM.Residents and camping ground owners in Brighton and Warrington are scratching their heads as to how the proposal was voted down, against the recommendations of staff and the majority of the community.
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Plans on track for light rail in Auckland now govt is on board
6:11 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today, where she confirmed the Goverment will fund its share of the Auckland transport plans Labour announced during the campaign. Video, Audio
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Ports of Auckland unveils '30-year masterplan'
6:08 PM.Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson says the port's plan for a new building with a rooftop park, a hotel and 13m extension to Bledisloe Wharf reflects a new reality. Video, Audio
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NZ woman creates portraits out of ...cat fur
5:55 PM.Amy Baker has taken the fur she brushes from the coats of her much loved cats to create striking embroidery portraits - including of Donald Trump and Gareth Morgan. Video, Audio
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Polytech cuts courses as it faces $4.5m loss
5:51 PM.Northland's only polytech plans to cut courses and close campuses so that it can focus on teaching skills that lead to well-paid jobs. Audio
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Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning
5:48 PM.A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted Tararua Council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease. Video, Audio
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Peter Carroll sentenced to life for murdering Marcus Tucker
5:44 PM.The mother of a murdered Christchurch man today described the unforgivable heart break of seeing her battered, bruised and broken son, who was beaten to death before being burned. Reporter Maja Burry… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thurs 2 Nov
5:39 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Farmers disappointed at being used 'as political football'
5:36 PM.Fonterra's chariman John Wilson denies there is an urban rural divide, saying farmers also want swimable rivers. Audio
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Marlborough Council staff donate sick days to 'leave bank'
5:30 PM.Marlborough District Council has started a sick leave bank allowing staff to pool their sick leave for other colleagues to use. Read more Audio
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Auckland port expansion plan dismissed as cynical
5:26 PM.A plan by Ports of Auckland to expand and invest in its current CBD waterfront site has been dismissed as cynical and disrespectful. The mayor and government want it moved. Video, Audio
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Sky World remained open despite 'high risk' to public
5:12 PM.One of New Zealand's busiest buildings, Sky World, was allowed to stay open despite Auckland Council acknowledging it was a high fire risk. Zac Fleming reports. Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 2nd November 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
