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Tuesday, 1 November 2016
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Department of Corrections gives green light to Scott Watson and victims' father
1 Nov 2016The Department of Corrections has given the go-ahead to a meeting between convicted murderer Scott Watson and the father of one of his victims. Watsons' father, Chris Watson, joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Patients facing long wait for public eye clinics worry they could lose their sight
1 Nov 2016Eye specialists are warning that people could go blind waiting for appointments, unless urgent changes are made to the public system. Audio
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OKC Thunder extends Adams' contract for an estimated $140m
1 Nov 2016Steven Adams' contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team has been extended for four years, Oklahoman newspaper sports reporter Erik Horne talks to Checkpoint about the deal. Video, Audio
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NZ Racing Broadcaster Des Coppins on the Melbourne Cup
1 Nov 2016Almandin has won the Melbourne Cup. Veteran racing broadcaster Des Coppins joins Checkpoint to discuss the result. Audio
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Cow-dragging video given to officials a year ago
Footage of a cow being dragged face-first along the ground by a tractor was given to the Ministry for Primary Industries a year ago, but there has still been no decision on possible charges. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 1st November 2016
1 Nov 2016Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
Monday, 31 October 2016
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PM says crime rates down, but increase in some types of crime
The Prime Minister says overall crime rates are continuing to drop, but acknowledges there has been an increase in certain types of crime. Audio
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Iceland's Independence Party survives challenge by Pirate Party
31 Oct 2016Iceland's centre-right Independence Party has defied expectations to come out on top in general elections, surviving a strong challenge from the anti-establishment Pirate Party. Video, Audio
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October 28 date set for commemoration of NZ Wars
31 Oct 2016A national day to commemorate the New Zealand wars has been announced for October 28th - the same date the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1835. Audio
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FBI gets warrant for more Hillary Clinton emails
31 Oct 2016The FBI has reportedly obtained a warrant to search thousands of emails belonging to top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin. Audio
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Change to Sth Auckland's public transport unprecedented
31 Oct 2016Some South Auckland commuters have aired frustration at changes to their bus system - which is being dubbed the biggest ever change to the country's public transport system. Audio
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Rayonier says it's gutted at fatal helicopter crash
31 Oct 2016The company, Rayonier, that contracted a helicopter to do survey work says it's gutted at the news the Robinson R44 has crashed, killing two people. 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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