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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, 27 October 2015
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Government to blame for sacking - principal
A former principal says Government intervention at her primary school only exacerbated problems and led to her being sacked unlawfully. Audio
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Parents of Doha triplets call on John Key to respond
The parents of triplets killed in the Doha mall fire are calling on John Key to follow up promises made to him by the Emir of Qatar. Audio
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Monitoring regime for deported criminals
The Government has revealed new rules to supervise deportees dumped back in New Zealand after serving time in jail overseas. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 27 October 2015
27 Oct 2015Monitoring regime for deported criminals;Parents of Doha triplets call on John Key to respond;Government to blame for sacking - principal;Man charged after $10m of ephedrine found in plastic… Read more Audio
Friday, 23 October 2015
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Focus on Politics for 23 October 2015
Australia remains steadfast on its policy to deport about a thousand New Zealanders, despite a meeting between the two Prime Ministers where that issue was top of the agenda. Audio
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Centenary of loss of 29 medical staff in WW1
One of the lesser known tragedies from World War One will be marked in Christchurch this weekend. Audio
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Inside story on Australian radicalised teenager
23 Oct 2015An Australian journalist has been given rare access to a teenager who's been radicalised and has a strong belief in violent jihad. Audio
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Social worker cleared of having sex with her underage client
A social worker and convicted fraudster has been acquitted of having sex in a motel room with a 15 year old boy she mentored. Audio
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All Blacks the ultimate test for South Africa
The All Blacks are just one win away from reaching the Rugby World Cup final in England - but it's not going to be easy, with old rivals South Africa standing in their way. Audio
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Man at centre of tax fraud case told to expect to go to jail
The man at the centre of 1.2 million dollar tax fraud in New Plymouth has been told to expect to go to jail. Audio
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NZ dance crew in Justin Bieber's new music video
A New Zealand dance crew has featured in Justin Bieber's new music video. 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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