Checkpoint for Tuesday 4 September 2018
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Fast food serving sizes increase by 5% in four years
6:24 PM.Some fast food outlets are hailing the inclusion of wraps and salads in their menus, but according to University of Auckland research, the overall trend is towards bigger portions of unhealthy foods. Audio
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Man killed in shed explosion was reportedly working on cars
6:21 PM.A man who was killed by an explosion inside a shed in a West Auckland property has been described as a real motor head who used the shed to work on cars. Video, Audio
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Speed limits could drop on dozens of Auckland roads
6:18 PM.Auckland Transport is looking at dropping the speed limits on dozens of Auckland roads in a bid to cut the number of traffic deaths and injuries in the region. Audio
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High profile horse trainers investigated over race-fixing
6:11 PM.Arrests and charges are understood to be imminent following raids at 10 properties and horse stables across Christchurch, Invercargill and the Manawatu this morning. Police Detective Superintendent… Read more Video, Audio
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Law change could stop refugees moving to Australia - Peters
6:09 PM.One of the reasons Australia has refused to allow New Zealand to home the refugees on Nauru is because they could use it as a back-door to Australia, but Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a law… Read more Audio
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Barbara Dreaver released after being detained by authorities
6:08 PM.The Pacific Islands Forum being held on Nauru took a dramatic turn today with the detention, and then release, of New Zealand journalist Barbara Dreaver. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters spoke to… Read more Video, Audio
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Amputee named in court stoush: 'The pain is just too intense'
5:49 PM.New Zealand Artificial Limb Service has apologised to an amputee after it named her in legal proceedings when it took the Health and Disability Commissioner to court. Read more Video, Audio
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Venus Williams to return to NZ for ASB Classic tournament
5:46 PM.Venus Williams has been locked in for a return to the ASB Classic tennis tournament. Also revealed today was a schedule change, with the tournament extended an extra day to run for a full week and… Read more Audio
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Wallace Tamamotu Te Ahuru admits deception, forgery
5:43 PM.The man who was in charge of the finances for the trust that cares for the Waitangi Treaty Grounds stole more than $1 million and spent it on his luxurious life-style, including cosmetic surgery and… Read more Audio
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Earthquakes front of mind in Christchurch eight years on
5:37 PM.Christchurch homeowners are still battling insurers eight years after the first major earthquake. Mike and Fran Dodge say their insurer AA has not honoured their insurance policy, and now court seems… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 4 Sep 2018
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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National MP's communication probed during leak inquiry
5:26 PM.National MP's have signed privacy waivers that mean they'll now be forced to hand over their communications dating back to the start of February. The aim is to find out whether the leaking of Simon… Read more Video, Audio
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NZer in coma in Bali didn’t declare medical condition to insurer
5:18 PM.New Zealand woman Abby Hartley, who is lying gravely ill in a Bali hospital, did not declare her pre-existing condition to her insurer Cover-More. Ms Hartley has been in hospital since August 1, when… Read more Video, Audio
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Police raid homes as part of investigation into race-fixing
5:12 PM.Police have raided 10 properties and stables across Christchurch, Invercargill and the Manawatu following a 17 month organised crime group investigation into horse race-fixing and corruption. Veteran… Read more Video, Audio
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TVNZ reporter Barbara Dreaver detained in Nauru
5:09 PM.World Vision's CEO Grant Bayldon says the organisation arranged for Barbara Dreaver to meet with refugees on Nauru. The TVNZ reporter was detained, but has since been released. Mr Bayldon spoke to… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Tuesday 4 September, 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
