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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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Friday, 8 March 2013
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Ministry of Science and Innovation criticised over funding
8 Mar 2013Officials have been approving tens of millions of dollars of research funding by scientists without checking their applications properly. Audio
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Over five million dollars of assets seized from drug kingpin
8 Mar 2013The Mr Big of methamphetamine ring in the Waikato has been jailed for 12 years and lost more than five million dollars to the crown - the biggest confiscation of criminal assets that's ever been made… Read more Audio
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Pilot put passengers at risk
8 Mar 2013A Pacific Blue pilot who took off in near-darkness from Queenstown has been found guilty of carelessly operating an aircraft and putting its 70 passengers and crew at risk. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 8 March 2013
8 Mar 2013Pilot put passengers at risk, More than five million dollars of assets seized from drug kingpin, Captain blamed for Korean fishing boat sinking, Gunman in Brisbane mall, Ministers comfortable with… Read more Audio
Thursday, 7 March 2013
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Call for regulation to counter alcohol industry promotions
7 Mar 2013The government is being urged to take decisive action to control alcohol marketing because industry self-regulation has failed. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 7 March 2013
7 Mar 2013The Far North District Council has apologised to a collective of iwi for not including them in talks to allow an international broadcaster film on 90 Mile Breach; A Gisborne Councillor, Manu Caddie… Read more Audio
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Feisty financial review for Mighty River Power
7 Mar 2013The chief executive of Mighty River Power was accused of giving a smart arse reply at Parliament today because he objected to answering some questions from MPs. Audio
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Government accused of forcing handouts for conservation
7 Mar 2013The Government's being accused of forcing the Department of Conservation to rely on handouts from polluters to clean up dirty waterways. Audio
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SMART system for asthma treatment
7 Mar 2013A New Zealand study has found groundbreaking information that could change the way asthma is treated around the world. Audio
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Evening Business for 7 March 2013
7 Mar 2013The listed retailer, Briscoe Group, has made a record high full year profit, boosted by higher margins and taking market share from its rivals. Audio
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Colombia keen on an FTA with NZ
7 Mar 2013The President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, says he would like to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. 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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