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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, 6 October 2009
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American Samoa recovers
6 Oct 2009People displaced by the deadly earthquake triggered tsunami in American Samoa are begining to filter back to their homes Audio
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Evening Business News for 6 October 2009
6 Oct 2009News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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2 year old still missing
6 Oct 2009It's now been nearly 24 hours since two year old Asiling Symes went missing in West Auckland and police say they have grave fears for her safety. Audio
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Govt allies butt heads once again over Maori issues
6 Oct 2009The National-led government's two main allies are once again butting heads - this time over the controversy surrounding the bid for broadcasting rights for 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Farmers count the cost of the man hunt
6 Oct 2009They've been unable to properly feed or look after their cows because of tight police security. Audio
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Police catch suspected gunman
6 Oct 2009A gunman at the centre of a massive two day police search in southern Hawkes Bay raised his weapon and struggled with the two armed officers who found him hiding in a toilet block at the Norsewood… Read more Audio
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Disgraced former MP receives 6 year prison term
6 Oct 2009Phillip Field is behind bars tonight,the first member of parliament in New Zealand to be prosecuted and now jailed for bribery and corruption. Audio
Monday, 5 October 2009
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Singer Merecedes Sosa dies
5 Oct 2009Thousands are mourning the death of folk singer Mercedes Sosa who has died at the age of 74. Audio
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Rugby World Cup bidding war heats up
5 Oct 2009A row is brewing over what appears to be the increasing likelihood of Maori Television obtaining the rights to the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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NZ sends more medical teams to Samoa
5 Oct 2009New Zealand now has two medical teams assisting aid efforts in Samoa with a third set to leave tomorrow. Audio
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Clean up efforts continue in American Samoa
5 Oct 2009An insurance expert in American Samoa says the place looks like something out of the Second World War with the damage amongst the worst he's ever seen. 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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