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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Monday, 14 May 2018
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Mycoplasma bovis discovered in Waikato
A farm near Cambridge is the latest property to test positive for Mycoplasma bovis, and the first in the Waikato. Waikato MP Tim van de Molen talks to John Campbell. Audio
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Girl Guide parents fear fees could be hiked after biscuits go
14 May 2018Girl Guide biscuit lovers across the country were left stunned after it was revealed at the weekend the organisation planned to drop the pantry staple, saying members were spending too much time… Read more Video, Audio
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'He was a monster' - Killed man compared to Jake the Muss
14 May 2018A lawyer for a man accused of murdering his father says the dead man lived the lifestyle of the Once Were Warriors character 'Jake the Muss', and was a bully and a monster. Edward Gay reports. Audio
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When EQC pays over its $100,000 cap
14 May 2018EQC chief executive Sid Miller told Checkpoint last week that the law does not allow EQC to pay over the $100,000 cap, but we've since heard from homeowners who say it did just that. And a barrister… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 14 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Sarah Goss on Black Fern's 'amazing' 46-0 win
14 May 2018The Black Ferns have thrashed Australia 46-0 in the Canadian final of the World Rugby Series. Skipper Sarah Goss talks to John Campbell about the team's extraordinary win. Video, Audio
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Some Spotlight staff not paid for 15 minute meetings
14 May 2018Spotlight has launched an internal investigation after employees at its Christchurch store told Checkpoint they weren't paid for 15 minute meetings they had to attend. Zac Fleming reports. Read more Video, Audio
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Chch Hillmorton nurses assaulted at least twice a week
14 May 2018Acute mental health nurses at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital are being assaulted by patients at least twice a week, and as often as once a day. Video, Audio
Friday, 11 May 2018
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Did Clarke Gayford give away baby’s sex?
11 May 2018Did Clarke Gayford just tell the world the sex of his and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's baby? Video, Audio
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Girl’s emotional testimony on why village needs to stay
11 May 2018Emotion and anger boiled over at a meeting in Roxburgh today as staff of Roxburgh Children's Village and the town voiced their opposition to the closure of the facility. Audio
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Auckland looks to change focus on tourism
11 May 2018Auckland is overhauling its tourism strategy, moving away from attracting as many people as possible, to offering visitors more cultural experiences and more razzamatazz in the winter. Video, Audio
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National does u-turn on support for domestic violence bill
11 May 2018National has withdrawn support for a bill which would require employers to give domestic violence victims 10 days leave because of the impact it could have on small to medium businesses. Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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