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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, 21 May 2013
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Father of abused boy in Nelson care home speaks out
21 May 2013The case of a severely disabled boy, who was abused by the team leader at a Nelson care home, has exposed a culture of fear amongst staff members. Audio
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Evening Business for 21 May 2013
21 May 2013News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Documents reveal tension between Govt and Solid Energy.
21 May 2013Another batch of documents released by the Treasury confirm just how tense relations between the Government and Solid Energy became last year. Audio
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Storm chaser caught up in Oklahoma tornado
21 May 2013Colt Forney is a meteorologist who chases tornadoes in the American midwest. Audio
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GSCB says it's in clear - Inspector-General says maybe
21 May 2013The Government's spy agency says it's been cleared by its Inspector-General of illegal spying. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 21 May 2013
21 May 2013The country's spy agency says it's been cleared of illegal spying. The frantic search for survivors after a deadly tornado hits Oklahoma City and a family's battle to save their disabled son from… Read more Audio
Monday, 20 May 2013
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New Phoenix coach on his plans for the team
20 May 2013The Wellington Phoenix football team has a new head coach - Ernie Merrick who has been the most successful coach in Australia's A-League competition. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 20 May 2013
20 May 2013The Television New Zealand broadcaster Shane Taurima is aiming to represent the Labour Party in its bid to retain the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate; A prison officer once again running to represent the… Read more Audio
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Shirtcliffe won't face identity theft charges in Australia
20 May 2013A convicted fraudster who supervised the construction of the CTV building that collapsed in Christchurch will not be charged with identify theft. Audio
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Call for attack on high Pacific unemployment and low incomes
20 May 2013Pacific community leaders are backing a call for action to bring down high unemployment and raise low incomes for their people. Audio
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Airport warns passengers to show early ticket or leave
20 May 2013Christchurch airport is warning passengers who can't prove they have an early flight will be turned away from staying overnight, when it fully reopens later this week. Audio
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Review calls for overhaul of Teachers Council
20 May 2013A ministerial review published today is calling for an overhaul of the Teachers Council. 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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