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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, 24 November 2017
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International media go gaga after PM joins NZ Secret Santa
24 Nov 2017Stories have appeared on the BBC and Huffington Post, among others, after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined the annual Twitter NZ Secret Santa. Zac Fleming spoke to the man who started it. Audio
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Amputees call for inquiry into Govt artificial limb service
24 Nov 2017Some amputees are calling for an independent inquiry into the government's artificial limb service, which they say mistreated them and caused long-lasting physical damage and pain. Read more Video, Audio
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Bullying in the spotlight at medical conference
24 Nov 2017Research shows more than a third of senior doctors and dentists working in public health have been bullied, and over two-thirds have seen someone else being bullied. Audio
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Samoa rugby match fees compared to slavery
When Samoa plays England on Sunday, the England players will get a match fee of 22,000 pounds, and the Samoan players will get 650 pounds. John Campbell talks to Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 24 November 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Tongan league fans shed tears of joy ahead of semi-final
24 Nov 2017Tongan league fans in New Zealand have kitted out their cars with flags, are blasting Tongan music as they drive, and are bursting with pride ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-final clash with… Read more Video, Audio
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Drowned skipper had history of lifejacket non-compliance
24 Nov 2017Teiron Jones wasn't wearing a lifejacket when he drowned overnight. He was convicted of manslaughter last year following the death of a passenger on his boat - who had also not been wearing a… Read more Video, Audio
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Teamate unhappy with inclusion of transgender athlete
24 Nov 2017Tracey Lambrech, who won a bronze medal at the Glagow Games, has been forced to drop down a class with the arrival of Laurel Hubbard on the women's weight lifting scene. Audio
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Manus Island refugees forcibly removed from detention centre
24 Nov 2017A large contingent of Papua New Guinea police, immigration officials and navy personnel have forcibly moved the remaining refugees to nearby Lorengau. Audio
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Former Waikato DHB CEO travelled internationally on sick leave
24 Nov 2017An Audit NZ Review into former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray found he travelled internationally while on sick leave, and went to Australia twice in the same week. DHB member Dave MacPherson joins… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 24th November 2017
24 Nov 2017Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 23 November 2017
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All Whites coach steps down
23 Nov 2017All Whites coach Anthony Hudson has stepped down after the team failed to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Sports reporter Clay Wilson talks to John Campbell about his departure. Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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