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Thursday, 27 October 2016
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Robinson helicopters put on TAIC watchlist
The Robinson helicopter has been added to NZ's transport safety watchdog's watchlist, but it has stopped short of grounding the choppers, which are responsible for killing 18 people in 20 years. Audio
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Marine environment at great risk
27 Oct 2016Ninety percent of New Zealand's native seabirds and shorebirds face extinction due to ocean acidification and warming, a Ministry of Environment and Statistics NZ report says. Audio
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PM wraps up visit to India with strong commitment on free trade
India's government has offered a strong commitment to finalise a free trade deal with New Zealand. It's the outcome the Prime Minister hoped for as he wraps up his official visit to India. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 27 October 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Losi Filipo's discharge without conviction overturned
The High Court has set aside rugby player Losi Filipo's discharge without conviction for brutally assaulting two women and two men on a Wellington street. Video, Audio
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Dreamworld to reopen for Red Cross fundraiser
27 Oct 2016Dreamworld plans to open tomorrow for a memorial day and charity fundraiser, with proceeds going to Red Cross. But its plans may soon be stamped out by Brisbane police. Video, Audio
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Privacy Commissioner considering inquiry into police checkpoint
Police's use of a checkpoint to stop euthanasia supporters after an Exit International meeting has raised concerns about privacy. Privacy Commissioner John Edwards joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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'Preservation of life' central to police actions, inspector says
Police say they were acting on reports of multiple deaths when they decided to use a checkpoint to stop euthanasia supporters, obtain their information then visit them. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Cambell, Thursday 27th October 2016
27 Oct 2016Watch today's full episode here. Video
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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Customs get new tool to spot meth and other illegal drugs
Customs officers have gotten their hands on a new tool, which identifies methampetamine and other illegal drugs in seconds. Audio
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Latest team confirmed in new NZ domestic netball comp
26 Oct 2016The Northern Stars has been confirmed as New Zealand's latest netball team for next year's new domestic competition. Matt Chatterton reports. Audio
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Bold plan to fix Auckland's housing crisis
26 Oct 2016Leonie Freeman wants to set up a new non-profit organisation that unites every part of the housing sector for the first time to build 125,000 homes in Auckland in eight years. 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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