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Checkpoint for Monday 12 March 2018
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Two killed when helicopter crashes into New York City river
6:27 PM.A helicopter carrying six people crashed in New York City's East River, killing two passengers. Ryan Brooks reports. Video, Audio
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Former Cyclone Hola will be 'short and sharp'
6:23 PM.MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says Northland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Coromandel are in the firing line, as former Cyclone Hola, which is "mobile and small" approaches New Zealand. Audio
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Road where three killed is a death trap, nearby resident says
6:18 PM.Adrienne Matthews lives near the spot where three people were killed just south of Nelson during a police pursuit. She tells John Campbell the road is so dangerous police should never pursue anyone on… Read more Video, Audio
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Police, PM and parents not told about sexual assault at Young Labour camp
6:08 PM.The prime minister, police and parents weren't told about sexual assault allegations at a Young Labour camp last month. The party's General Secretary tells John Campbell they wanted to make sure it… Read more Video, Audio
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Should the NZ Wars be commemorated as a public holiday?
5:54 PM.Otorohonga College students created a petition which led to a national day of commemoration, and now they're asking the Government to make the wars a public holiday. Video, Audio
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Donald Trump walking into trap - Evans Revere
5:45 PM.Former US negotiator with North Korea, Evans Revere, tells John Campbell Kim Jong-un wants US President Donald Trump to agree to remove threats, and accept the reality of a nuclear-armed North Korea.
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Jenny Salesa revealed as Parliament's top spending Minister
5:39 PM.The Prime Minister says the Building and Construction Minister regrets her spending, but the Minister's office says her expenses were within the rules. We asked her constituents what they make of it.
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Checkpoint weather for 12 March 2018
5:38 PM.The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 March 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Black Ferns finally make the NZ Rugby payroll
5:28 PM.St Mary's College students were buzzing to meet the Black Ferns, and buzzing they're finally going to be paid. Sports reporter Joe Porter caught up with some current and potential future players. Video, Audio
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Dying gay man’s blood, tissue donation rejected
5:27 PM.Cherie Etevenaux was shocked to hear at the last minute that her dying son's large organs could be donated, but not his blood or tissue because he was gay. Audio
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Gisborne braces for former tropical Cyclone Hola
5:21 PM.MetService is warning the east coast of the North Island will get a battering later today or overnight. RNZ reporter Anusha Bradley says Gisborne locals are prepared, but not overly concerned. Audio
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Senior National MPs present united post-shuffle front
5:20 PM.National Party leader Simon Bridges has given all his rivals spots in the top ten line-up, except departing MP Steven Joyce. He rolled out his top four MPs on Parliament's steps today, where they… Read more Video, Audio
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Man killed in police pursuit imprisoned for another fatal crash
5:14 PM.Mother-of-five Carmen Yanko has been named as the innocent driver killed in a triple fatal car crash. Two men were fleeing police when they crashed into her car yesterday morning. Video, Audio
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PM to investigate allegations of sexual assault at Labour camp
5:11 PM.The Prime Minister says she will start an immediate investigation into allegations a number of young Labour Pary supporters were sexually assaulted and harassed at a party camp last month. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 12th March 2018
12:00 PM.Watch Monday's full show here. Video