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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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Wednesday, 21 October 2015
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Police confident new penalties will mean fewer fleeing drivers
Drivers who flee police will now have their licence disqualified for at least six months and could lose their car, under tougher penalties announced today. Audio
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Midwives pan research about child deaths as scaremongering
Pregnancies supervised by newly graduated midwives are much more likely to end in a baby's death. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 21 October 2015
21 Oct 2015Midwives pan research about child deaths as scaremongering; Police Minister confident new penalties will result in fewer fleeing drivers; A woman arrested for faking work visa applications; Farming… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
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Climate Change Minister says binding Paris agreement is crucial
Fresh from hammering out the contentious Trans Pacific Partnership, the Climate Change Issues Minster is setting his sights on the Paris Climate Conference in just over a month. Audio
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Today in Parliament for 20 October 2015
A stuttering start to the week as the Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee, makes a mess of a motion congratulating the New Zealand Red Cross on 100 years service. Prime Minister John Key and his… Read more Audio
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Hacking a school computer system to send students porn
The Ministry of Education is being urged to beef up internet security in all schools after an Auckland high school's computer system was hacked and pornographic material was sent to all of its… Read more Audio
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$25,000 home deposite as lure to join law firm
A Nelson law firm is offering a 25 thousand dollar home deposit as a lure to sign up two new lawyers. Audio
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Genesis Energy puts commercial interest over public interest
Genesis Energy insists the company is a commercial one, not a public-interest one. Audio
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Waka's epic journey just the begining
A Wellington businessman hopes that the arrival of a waka full of cocoa beans from Bouganville, will kickstart a sail-powered shipping network throughout the Pacific. Audio
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Record number of ECE complaints
Complaints about early childhood centres have reached a new high. Audio
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Wellington Council investigating boozy unofficial ball
The Wellington City Council is investigating after one of its venues was used for an unofficial school ball where nearly 50 people became so drunk they needed medical treatment. Audio
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Complainant's friend says teacher also sent him photos
A Jury has heard that a boy who complained a teacher had sexually abused him was not the only one to whom she sent explicit photos. 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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