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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Tuesday, 1 December 2015
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Woman admits theft of Otago University exam papers
A judge has described as bizarre, the case of a student who went to great lengths to steal 98 exam papers from Otago University, including her own. Audio
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Accused says he planned to confront husband - not stab him
Gurjinder Singh has told a court he planned to confront his lover's husband about his violence - not stab him. Audio
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Mystery theft of NZ Flags from Dunedin Car Park
And now to the mysterious disappearance of the five new flag prospects in Dunedin. Audio
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Oil spill in Whangarei Harbour
Several hundred litres of fuel oil has spilled into Whangarei Harbour. Audio
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China given reserve currency status.
China has joined an elite group by receiving reserve currency status. Audio
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Govt accused of making mess of Chch rebuild
The Government is being accused of making a mess of the Christchurch rebuild following the release of a Treasury report saying it's missed key milestones. Audio
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Today's market update
The country's purchasing power has weakened because of a lower New Zealand dollar. Audio
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Fonterra engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct
The High Court's ruled that Fonterra engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct in its dealings with some South Canterbury farmers. Audio
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Labour MP challenged over tweet made about the Speaker
The senior Labour MP Ruth Dyson has been referred to Parliament's privileges committee for critcising the Speaker of the House on twitter. Audio
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Govt defends PMs comments from Paris
Government ministers have been questioned about their record on climate change in Parliament, after the Prime Minister's speech to the Paris summit overnight. Audio
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Cairns verdict poses more questions that it answers
The Chris Cairns verdict overnight is raising more questions than answers. Audio
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Cafes, local producers on alert over HepA berry scare
There's a warning tonight there could be more cases of Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries brought into the country from overseas. 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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