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Wednesday, 2 November 2016
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What does Steven Adams' $140m NBA contract mean for NZ?
Does Steven Adams' $140m NBA contract mean anything for basketball in New Zealand? Audio
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Whangarei children hide in bush after attempted kidnapping
Three Whangarei children had to hide in a bush after a man tried to kidnap one of them as they walked home from school. Audio
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Inmate discharged back to hospital with just months to live
2 Nov 2016A terminally ill inmate has today been discharged from hospital back to prison, even though her doctors say she's too unwell. Video, Audio
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Labour says Saudi sheep report is an extraordinary criticism
The Labour Party says the Auditor General's report into the controversial Saudi sheep deal proves the exchange was "Shabby." Labour's David Parker joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Eye specialist says he warned health authorities about risks
2 Nov 2016An eye specialist says he warned health authorities that Southland patient could go blind waiting for treatment, but never heard back. Audio
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Insurance woes could float swim school into bankruptcy
A Christchurch swim school owners is so fed up with her insurance company, she is considering canning her business and declaring herself bankrupt. Read more Video, Audio
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DoC criticised for 'kneejerk reaction'
2 Nov 2016Pilots are criticising the Department of Conservation's decision to stop using Robinson helicopters, dubbing it a kneejerk reaction. Audio
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Evening business for 2 November 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Dairy farmers relieved by milk price jump
The whole-milk powder price jumped nearly 20 percent at Fonterra's overnight auction, but dairy farmers say it is too soon to celebrate. Audio
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Unemployment hits 8 year low but wages subdued
Unemployment has fallen below 5% for the first time in nearly eight years - but wages remain all but stagnant. Audio
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Filipo receives community-based sentence
Losi Filipo, a rugby player who assaulted four people, has been sentenced to nine months supervision after earlier being discharged without conviction. Audio
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Saudi sheep deal report pulls up major issues with transparency
The Auditor-General's report into the controversial Saudi sheep deal has not found evidence of corruption, but does raise major concerns about transparency. Video, 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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