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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, 6 March 2013
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Te Manu Korihi News for 6 March 2013
6 Mar 2013The Taranaki Regional Council has agreed to hand over a set of small islands off the coast of New Plymouth to Maori as part of two treaty settlements; A western Bay of Plenty hapu says it's been given… Read more Audio
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Crown argues Lombard directors should be jailed
6 Mar 2013Crown prosecutors have been arguing at the Court of the Appeal that the former directors of Lombard Finance should have their sentences increased. Audio
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Outrage in Fiji over graphic beating video
6 Mar 2013A human rights watchdog in Fiji says there is unprecedented outrage and shock in Fiji at a graphic video of two men being beaten which has sparked a police investigation. Audio
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Trial for drivers from fatal crash on Christmas Day 2011
6 Mar 2013A jury has heard that the three people accused of killing two teenage sisters in a crash on Christmas Day 2011 were racing their cars at the time and had all been drinking. Audio
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Evening Business for 6 March 2013
6 Mar 2013News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Mother of dead soldier wants a public inquiry
6 Mar 2013The mother of a soldier who killed himself in Afganistan wants an open investigation into his death and says the secrecy imposed by the coroner is not justice for herself or her family. Audio
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Police Prosecutor admits selling 'P'
6 Mar 2013A man employed by the police to send criminals to jail has himself admitted dealing drugs and illegally accessing the confidential police computer system. Audio
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Low milk production boosts
6 Mar 2013The drought gripping much of the North Island has driven a spectacular spike in international milk prices as buyers worry about falling supply - but it won't be enough to offset losses on the farm. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 6 March 2013
6 Mar 2013Dairy prices rocket as the drought bites. A police prosecutor admits selling methamphetamine and a soldier's mother fights for an open investigation into her son's death. Audio
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
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Push for more foreign language lessons
5 Mar 2013A Royal Society of New Zealand paper out today has encouraged language experts who want more teaching of te reo and foreign languages in schools. Audio
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Public meeting held tonight to discuss future of surgery
5 Mar 2013Opposition is growing in Blenheim over the possibility of cuts at Wairau Hospital. 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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