Checkpoint for Friday 9 February 2018
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Govt to roll out $250 fog cannons to prevent dairy robberies
6:24 PM.A South Auckland dairy owner is encouraging others in the retail business to purchase the fog cannons, which usually sell for $2000. Video, Audio
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Govt plans to crack down on foreign 'volunteers'
6:14 PM.The Government is pledging to crack down on backpacker hostels routinely using foreign tourists as free labour. Audio
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Waiopehu Weapon Carlos Spencer ready to fire
6:11 PM.After an 18 year absence, former All Black first-five Carlos Spencer is pulling the boots back on for his old Super Rugby side the Blues. Audio
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Freedom campers back in Kaikoura, bringing their rubbish with them
6:08 PM.Maurice Manawatu of "Maori Tours Kaikoura" says since State Highway One re-opened the freedom campers are back and they're bringing all their rubbish with them. Audio
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Going, going, gone: Waitara experiences property boom
5:52 PM.The value of consents in Waitara has more than quadrupled over the last financial year to more than $20m and 82 new homes have been built in the town over the last two years. Video, Audio
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National looks at common ground instead of deals
5:48 PM.National MPs have wrapped up their two-day retreat - after what they say was a free and frank assessment of the party and its future. Audio
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2000 submissions made on Poverty Bay name change
5:44 PM.The iwi of Rongowhakaata have always referred to Poverty Bay as Tūranganui-a-Kiwa but would like the name to be officially recognised. Gisborne's mayor is determined it be changed, but others aren't… Read more Audio
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Charter schools ready to fight for survival
5:38 PM.Charter school owners are furious Education Minister Chris Hipkins wants to shut them down before they have even started formal negotiations with the Education Ministry. Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Thursday February 9 2018
5:36 PM.Metservice Meterologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 9 February 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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‘So many hurdles’ for special needs children
5:24 PM.Tansy Oliver's autistic son Charlie regressed in mainstream education, to the point where he hardly spoke. She tells John Campbell specialist education in New Zealand is beyond tipping point. Video, Audio
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Pawn shop killer to be held in mental health hospital
5:22 PM.Zarn Tarapata was found not guilty because of insanity last year for murdering Paul Matthews and Paul Fanning in 2014, but will be held indefinitely in a mental health hospital. Audio
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Freedom camping: Economic driver or burden?
5:14 PM.Smaller councils say freedom campers in their region are a burden on infrastructure, and they bring little economic benefit. Mayors and tourist operators tell John Campbell why it feels like their… Read more Video, Audio
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Tourists receive death threats for eating at soup kitchen
5:09 PM.Tourists Anna and Enoch have been dumpster-diving, hitchhiking, couch surfing and foraging as they make their way across NZ, but they also ate at a soup kitchen as part of their 'free from money'… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 9th February 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
