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Thursday, 16 May 2013
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More from the Finance Minister on today's budget
16 May 2013The Government will tackle high house prices by passing legislation that enables it to work urgently with local councils to free up land and fast track consents for new housing development. Audio
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Big changes on the way for social housing in 2013 Budget
16 May 2013The Government has announced big changes aimed at driving down house prices and delivering more social housing to people on low incomes. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 16 May 2013
16 May 2013The Budget spells out big changes to drive down house prices. Local councils respond to the budget announcement and a Nelson couple's battle with the fire service may cost them their home and a plan… Read more Audio
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Special coverage of the Budget 2013
16 May 2013With Geoff Robinson, our political editor Brent Edwards and our team of specialist correspondents. Audio
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
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Crown giving away high country for free - researcher
15 May 2013A researcher says the Crown has given away swathes of high country land to farmers instead of selling it. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 15 May 2013
15 May 2013A behind-the-scenes disagreement at a Waitangi Tribunal hearing funding provider remains unresolved; Te Taitokerau is conducting its own research about the impacts of mining, saying there may be… Read more Audio
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South Taranaki hapu's protest has halted dumping
15 May 2013A South Taranaki hapu protest at the way oil and gas drilling waste is dumped on local land, has halted work. Audio
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NZ woman facing double mastectomy speaks out
It's one woman's medical decision that has received worldwide attention. In an essay published in the New York Times, the Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, writes about having a double mastectomy after… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 15 May 2013
15 May 2013Snakk Media is launching into the New Zealand market. The tech company helps clients advertise on smartphones. Audio
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US Attorney General says AP leak put America at risk
15 May 2013To the United States, where the Attorney General Eric Holder has defended the seizure of journalists' phone records at Associated Press, saying leaks about a failed terror attack put America at risk. 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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