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Friday, 2 December 2016
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Pike River mine victims' families gather near entrance
2 Dec 2016A stand-off at the gates to the Pike River mine threatened to come to a head this morning, as families of the victims, and supporters, gathered near the entrance. Video, Audio
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Australian man builds 4 metre Xmas tree out of 2,500 beer cans
2 Dec 2016Australian VB fan Wesley Boyd has shown his love for the brew, by constructing a four metre tall Christmas tree from 2,500 cans. Video, Audio
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Quakes, shocks & maths errors mar 2016 NCEA exam session
2 Dec 2016High school students sitting NCEA exams can finally relax for the summer - after an exam period disrupted by aftershocks and unusually difficult questions. Audio
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Christchurch restaurants losing business due to roadworks
2 Dec 2016Christchurch businesses say ongoing roadworks outside their shops are putting off customers and costing them in lost profits. Audio
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Government being boxed into a corner
2 Dec 2016There is growing pressure from opposition parties for the government to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care. Audio
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Family of missing fisherman cling to hope his body can be found
2 Dec 2016The family of a man missing from the ill-fated Francie fishing boat is clinging to hope his body will be recovered. Video, Audio
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Mt Roskill by-election candidates on the home straight
2 Dec 2016Candidates in the Mt Roskill by-election have just finished their final day of campaigning, before polling closes tomorrow. Video, Audio
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More details emerge into what caused fatal LaMia plane crash
2 Dec 2016More details are emerging about what caused a LaMia flight to crash into a mountain, killing 71 people. Meanwhile, footage has emerged showing the crew on board just before take off. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 2 December 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Buzz Aldrin to spend night in Chch hospital for observation
2 Dec 2016Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin will spend tonight in Christchurch Hospital, due to fluid in his lungs. Mr Aldrin was visiting the South Pole when he fell ill. Audio
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Post-quake jitters for Wellington property market
2 Dec 2016The Real Estate Institute says the earthquake has hit Wellington's property market hard, because buyers are scared to buy houses in the city. Video, Audio
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Police officer drowns trying to help his daughter
2 Dec 2016A senior police officer drowned in the Manawatu River last night, while trying to help his daughter rescue the family dog. Audio
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About this programme
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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