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Tuesday, 31 January 2017
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Iran-NZ dual nationals unsure of US travel conditions
31 Jan 2017A family with Iran and NZ citizenship planned to travel to the United States in March for a conference, but they've been unable to find out if they will be allowed entry, or even a visa. Video, Audio
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Kiwis urge PM to take stronger stance against Trump
31 Jan 2017What do New Zealanders think about the Prime Minister's comments about Donald Trump's executive order? Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming asked Aucklanders if they thought his response was strong enough.
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Bill English comes under fire over response to Trump ban
31 Jan 2017Opposition leaders say Prime Minister Bill English's response to Donald Trump's immigration ban is weak and he needs to do more to stand up for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
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US correspondent discusses Trump's sacking of the acting AG
31 Jan 2017US President Donald Trump has fired the Attorney General after she said the US Justice Department would not follow his Executive Order. US Correspondent Kevin McAlsee joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Monday, 30 January 2017
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Ministry defends school building programme
30 Jan 2017The Education Ministry says its keeping abreast of rapid school growth even though principals say they're having to use libraries, staff rooms and even hallways for teaching space. Audio
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Police appeal after judge dismisses case on semi-nude photos
Police are appealing a judge's decision to dismiss a charge against a man accused of causing harm to his wife by posting semi-nude photos of her on Facebook. Audio
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PM insists response to US immigration ban isn't meek
30 Jan 2017Prime Minister Bill English says he would never implement a ban such as the immigration ban US President Donald Trump has ordered. Audio
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Trump stands firm despite growing protests
30 Jan 2017Donald Trump is standing firm over his controversial new executive order which temporarily bans refugees and citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries, despite growing protests. Nick Harper reports.
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Kapiti Coast council urge hedge owner to trim it back
30 Jan 2017The Kapiti Coast District Council maintains that while a controversial 80-year-old macrocarpa hedge is a feature, it is also a traffic hazard. Audio
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Waikanae hedge a 'traffic hazard', neighbours say
30 Jan 2017A Waikanae man has been given a deadline to trim his 80-year-old macrocarpa hedge after neighbours complained the the council, saying it was a traffic hazzard. Video, Audio
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Taranaki stream returns positive test for 1080
30 Jan 2017Opponents of 1080 have accused the Department of Conservation of downplaying the discovery of traces of the pest control poison in a Taranaki stream. 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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