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Wednesday, 18 October 2017
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 18 October 2017
18 Oct 2017Watch Wednesday's full show here. Video
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
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'Shit Towns of New Zealand' Facebook page creator gets death threats
17 Oct 2017The administrator of a Facebook page called 'Shit Towns of New Zealand' has received death threats for his posts, but many others are laughing. It comes down to your sense of humour. Video, Audio
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Burglars targetting construction sites for a quick buck
17 Oct 2017Police say there is a growing number of burglaries at construction sites, and are urging tradies to lock up their tool-boxes. Audio
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Road where taxi van flipped a common crash spot, residents say
17 Oct 2017The van, carrying five passengers, including two children, came off Waiuku road, between Waiuku and Pukekohe just after 8am. One person remains in a stable condition and another in a serious… Read more Video, Audio
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No smoking on Auckland's beaches this summer
17 Oct 2017Auckland's beaches, outdoor dining areas and most public spaces in the central city will be smokefree this summer, thanks to a new ban being brought in by Auckland Council. Audio
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Is Winston Peters a Very Hungry Caterpillar?
17 Oct 2017New Zealand First MP Shane Jones said today that the "monarch butterfly" will soon emerge. Does that make Winston Peters a very hungry caterpillar? And just how much does he want? Read more Video, Audio
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Life imprisonment for man who murderered neighbour after years-
17 Oct 2017Stephen Findlay, 60, has been sentenced to life in prison after last week pleading guilty to killing Sharon Comerford in Dunedin last year. Video, Audio
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New Zealanders advised to avoid Wi-Fi if possible
17 Oct 2017A vulnerability in Wi-Fi security has been discovered that allows hackers to access devices and potentially snoop on network traffic. Video, Audio
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Strangers pay tribute to 'assassinated' journalist at vigil
17 Oct 2017The killing of the Maltese journalist, Daphne Carauana Galizia, has shocked complete strangers, her friend Luke Frendo told John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Killing of journalist intended to send 'chilling message', friend says
17 Oct 2017The killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Carauana Galizia, who investigated the Panama Papers scandal, was a message from those she tried to expose to everyone to 'leave us alone', her friend says. Video, Audio
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NZ First board reached 'substantial consensus', but only on policy
17 Oct 2017The New Zealand First board has come to a "serious" consensus on policy issues, but is yet to discuss other matters, such as ministerial positions, with either National or Labour, Winston Peters says.
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Evening business for Tues 17 October 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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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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