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Monday, 14 September 2015
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Lydia Ko wins first major
Lydia Ko's triumph at the fifth golf major of the year on the LPGA Tour, the Evian Championship in France, has got the golfing world talking about just how far the young woman from the North Shore… Read more Audio
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Creating places dedicated to speaking te reo Maori.
High Court justice Joe Williams is calling for the creation of places or districts dedicated to speaking te reo Maori. Audio
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Prison inmate accused of taking part in Springhill riots
A prison inmate accused of arson and assaulting a Corrections officer during the Springhill riots, has been seen on CCTV footage throwing toilet paper rolls into a fire. Audio
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Djokovic beats Federer to US Open title
The men's tennis number one, Novak Djokovic, has won the US Open at Flushing Meadows this afternoon, beating Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. Audio
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Auckland Council reviewing charges using parks
Auckland Council is reviewing its decision to charge schools for using public parks. Audio
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Phone scam gets uglier costing victims thousands
The phone scam which first emerged in 2011 is back, but this time fraudsters are more ruthless - exploiting their victims for thousands of dollars in cash. Audio
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Waikato river rescue
Five people have been rescued from the Waikato River near the Aratiatia power station. Audio
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Patient given cancer drugs rather than immunosuppressant
A pharmacist who gave a patient a chemotherapy drug by mistake faces possible legal action. Audio
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Key could add redpeak flag if Parliament agrees
The Prime Minister has thrown down the gauntlet over the Red Peak flag design, saying if Labour gets on board he could consider changing the law, to allow it to become the fifth option. Audio
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Men killed in Muruwai beach crash are identified
The police have identified the four men killed in a four wheel drive accident at a west Auckland beach yesterday and say they probably weren't wearing seatbelts. Audio
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Lawyer for forestry worker says client relieved by verdict
The lawyer for Paul Burr is Jonathan Temm. Audio
Checkpoint
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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