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Monday, 14 September 2015
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Not guilty verdict for forestry worker
47-year-old Paul Burr, closed his eyes, bowed his head and sighed, after a jury decided he would not be the first person in the forestry industry convicted of manslaughter. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 14 September 2015
14 Sep 2015The first forestry contractor, charged with manslaughter, is found NOT guilty. The Prime Minister throws down the gauntlet over the Red Peak flag and and - Djokovic, overpowers Federer to take the US… Read more Audio
Friday, 11 September 2015
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Australia tour the toughest test of Hesson's coaching career
The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson views the upcoming three test series against Australia as the biggest test of his coaching career. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 11 September 2015
Well-respected Nga_puhi elder Hone Pereki Sadler has been elected the new chairman of Tu_horonuku, the mandate authority for the Ngapuhi treaty settlement; Ngapuhi hapu who boycotted the Tuhoronuku… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics for 11 September 2015
After weeks of public and political pressure, the Government on Monday announced it would take an emergency quota of Syrian refugees. Audio
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Police to clampdown on drivers on the phone
Police are mounting a nationwide clampdown from Monday on drivers who use phones or ipads when driving Audio
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Cook Islands artists argues for a return to the past
Master artists from the Cook Islands are urging a return to traditional techniques to ensure their skills are preserved. Audio
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Super-bug closes hospital ward
Waikato Hospital has closed one of its wards to new admissions after four patients tested positive for a super-bug. Audio
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Ministry explains closing Christian school over safety fears
The Ministry of Education is being accused of being too hasty in closing down a private Christian school in Mangere. Audio
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Schoolgirl brawl in South Auckland goes viral
The police in south Auckland are investigating a group of teenage girls who organised a violent brawl that went viral on facebook. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 11 September 2015
Well-respected Nga_puhi elder Hone Pereki Sadler has been elected the new chairman of Tu_horonuku, the mandate authority for the Ngapuhi treaty settlement; Ngapuhi hapu who boycotted the Tuhoronuku… Read more 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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