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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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Greens criticise government handling of deportation issue
The Government has unveiled the new monitoring regime for criminals deported back here from serving jail time overseas. Audio
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Is processed meat really as dangerous as smoking?
A report which classifies processed meats as being as carcinogenic as smoking does not mean the food is actually as dangerous. Audio
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Tradition Maori weaving future in good hands
Over 300 weavers attended the biannual Weavers National hui held in Ahipara in the Far North over the weekend. Audio
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Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice
Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice at the Christchurch City Council under a proposal to change the make-up of the city's wards. Audio
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Argument over bourbon and cola before fatal stabbing
The Crown says two men argued over cans of bourbon and cola premixes before a fatal stabbing at a south Auckland home. Audio
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Phoenix A League future increasingly uncertain
The future of the Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League football competition is becoming increasingly uncertain. Audio
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Earthquake death toll expected to rise
The death toll from last night's 7.5 earthquake that struck Pakistan and Afghanistan is expected to rise, with rescuers yet to reach many remote areas. Audio
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Today's market update
Animal and healthcare company EBOS expects double-digit growth in annual earnings after a solid start to its new trading year. Audio
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New regional airline slashes seats on one route already
A new regional airline launched today has already admitted getting it wrong, having to slash half of its Dunedin to Queenstown flights due to poor ticket sales. Audio
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Multiple investigations into Hawke's Bay shooting
Multiple investigations are under way into last night's shooting in Hawke's Bay, one by the independent police conduct authority. Audio
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Man charged after $10m of ephedrine found in plastic toys
A man has been charged with smuggling 10 million dollars worth of drugs found in thousands of tiny plastic toys stuffed with ephedrine. 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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