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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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Monday, 9 October 2017
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Tiny home village setup to tackle housing crisis
9 Oct 2017A South Island woman wants to set up a village of tiny homes so families can own their home but share facilities like a laundry, a playground and vegetable garden. Video, Audio
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Kids exposed to 'enormous amounts of junk food advertising'
A world-first study, using wearable cameras and GPS units, found children in NZ are exposed to around 27 advertisements for unhealthy food every day. Lead researcher Louise Signal talks to John… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Mon 9 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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NZ doctors under pressure like never before - ASMS head
9 Oct 2017Medical heads of departments working for Counties Manukau DHB say there is a chronic shortage of staff. They responded to a survey by ASMS saying they need 45 more senior specialists. Read more Video, Audio
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Coalition talks focus on foreign ownership
9 Oct 2017Political leaders are remaining quiet about the detail discussed in coalition talks, but Winston Peters says foreign ownership is playing a part in the negotiations. Video, Audio
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Police tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
9 Oct 2017Police have apologised after sending a tweet with a meme of comedian Steve Carell saying telling someone their family member has died in a crash is 'the worst'. Video, Audio
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Teen killed in police pursuit involved in previous chase
9 Oct 2017The teen driver who crashed and died in a police pursuit this morning was a passenger in a stolen car that drove down the wrong side of a Auckland's southern motorway last month. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 9th October 2017
9 Oct 2017Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 6 October 2017
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Four NZ drivers vow for Bathurst glory
6 Oct 2017Four New Zealand drivers are hoping to become the first Kiwi to win the famous Australian race since Greg Murphy in 2004. Video, Audio
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Measles and rubella officially eliminated from NZ
6 Oct 2017The World Health Organisation has acknowledged the two diseases no longer exist in New Zealand, but officials are warning against complacency. Video, Audio
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Interest builds ahead of special vote count
6 Oct 2017Former Labour party president Mike Williams and Stuff political editor Tracy Watkins join John Campbell to discuss how special votes may change the make-up of Parliament. Video, Audio
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Rescuing 46 chickens at a time in a Honda Jazz
6 Oct 2017Kapiti Coast woman Helen Whitfield is on a mission to save 3000 free range chickens who aren't providing enough eggs to their owner, and were destined to end up as dog food. Video, 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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