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Monday, 14 November 2016
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All Blacks dominate World Rugby awards
14 Nov 2016The All Blacks have dominated World Rugby Awards in London, winning team of the year. Beauden Barret won men's player of the year. Audio
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Photographer Marti Friedlander dies, aged 88
14 Nov 2016Photographer Marti Friedlander died today, aged 88. Her dealer Kathlene Fogarty shares her memories of her friend. Audio
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Pub manager describes account of earthquake
14 Nov 2016RNZ reporter Alex Ashton is trying to reach Hanmer Springs but stopped at the pub in Murchison on the way to speak to Hampden Hotel manager Leigh Knowles. Video, Audio
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North Canterbury farmers take another hit
Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets Audio
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PM postpones trade trip to Argentina but intends to go to APEC
14 Nov 2016John Key was to leave tomorrow with a trade mission to Argentina, before travelling to Peru for APEC at the weekend. But today's quake has put his plans on hold. Audio
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EQC says it has enough money to respond
14 Nov 2016The EQC says it has enough staff and money in the kitty to respond to the latest earthquakes, despite still having work to do in Christchurch - five years after on. Video, Audio
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Cliffs cave in as animals go mad during quake
14 Nov 2016Richard Rutherford is a farmer in Parnassus, south of Kaikoura. His house was extensively damaged and the cliffs nearby have all caved in. Video, Audio
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Hundreds take shelter at Takahanga Marae
14 Nov 2016Five hundred people from Kaikoura have sought refuge at Ngai Tahu's Takahanga Marae fleeing damage and uncertainty of todays quake and aftershocks. Video, Audio
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Opening SH1 is a priority, Kaikoura MP says
14 Nov 2016The MP for the Kaikoura Electorate, Stuart Smith, says its crucial State Highway One is reopened as soon as possible. Audio
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Phil Pennington joins Checkpoint from Kaikoura
14 Nov 2016Our reporter Phil Pennington has spent the day in Kaikoura and joins us now. Video, Audio
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Severe weather to hit New Zealand
14 Nov 2016Severe weather is due to hit New Zealand this evening, including areas affected by this morning's earthquake. Meterologist Georgina Griffiths joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Kaikoura man desperate to return home
14 Nov 2016Kevin Keehan is trying to return home to Kaikoura to be reunited with his family. He talks to Phil Pennington. 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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