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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, 1 April 2015
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Mark Lundy found guilty
Mark Lundy has been found guilty at his retrial of murdering his wife and daughter and immediately sentenced to life in prison. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 1 April 2015
1 Apr 2015Mark Lundy is found GUILTY of murdering his wife and daughter for a second time. The America's Cup challenger race slips further from New Zealand's grasp and Aucklanders waste 95 hours a year sitting… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
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Today In Parliament for 31 March 2015 - evening edition
Winston Peters debuts as MP-elect for Northland. Greens co-leader Russel Norman asks questions about Climate Change. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 31 March 2015
The Environment Court's told a regional authority it can't abandon its responsibility to maintain water quality; A new board of trustees has been elected at an Maori immersion school that's been mired… Read more Audio
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Mastermind accused of stealing from the Silk Road website
A Secret Service agent and a drugs agent who helped convict the mastermind behind an Internet drugs bazaar now stands accused himself of extorting and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from… Read more Audio
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Concerns in Fiji over process for new flag
The Fiji Government is pushing ahead with its plans to change its flag, despite heavy dissent from the opposition benches. Audio
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Auckland reserve shuts over fears Kauri dieback will spread
A reserve in Auckland is being shut indefinitely because of fears Kauri dieback disease getting worse. Audio
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Sepuloni's mother sentenced
The mother of Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni has had her sentence for benefit fraud reduced partly because of all the media attention. Audio
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Scrapped Christchurch flights to impact SI
Air New Zealand is scrapping direct flights from Tokyo to Christchurch, a move the lead tourism agency says will hurt tourism operators across the South Island. Audio
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Black Caps arrive at Queens Wharf
A party is underway at Auckland's Queens Wharf as thousands of cricket fans wait for the World Cup finalist Black Caps to arrive. Audio
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NZ troops train in Australia for Iraq mission
31 Mar 2015The Government has struck a deal for New Zealand soldiers to defend themselves in Iraq but won't spell out exactly what the deal says. 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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