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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, 24 October 2017
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Evening business for Tuesday 24th October
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Fletcher Building workers strike over pay
24 Oct 2017Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled. Video, Audio
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Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
24 Oct 2017Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Read more Audio
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Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
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A request from Northland - Don't scrap everything
There's relief in some circles at the change to a Labour/NZ First coalition, especially among those most deprived, but there's also caution not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Audio
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Coalition deals revealed
24 Oct 2017The coalition deals between Labour and NZ First and Labour and the Greens have been unveiled. Details were released when the parties held signing ceremonies at Parliament today. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 24th October 2017
24 Oct 2017Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 20 October 2017
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Two former US Presidents take swipes at Trump's style
20 Oct 2017Two former US Presidents have taken veiled swipes at their successor, Donald Trump. Audio
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Wayne Smith ready for farewell to All Blacks
20 Oct 2017Tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup test in Brisbane marks the end of an era for the All Blacks as assistant coach Wayne Smith coaches the team for the final time. Audio
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Commerce Commission tells High Court competition must stay
NZME and Stuff argue they need to merge because they are threatened by new media, including social media. But the Commerce Commission says it is not the competition news managers say it is. Audio
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Dunedin musician bomb scare case thrown out
Dene Barnes, 44, who goes by the moniker LSD Fundraiser, has been cleared of wrongdoing over a bomb scare in June. Audio
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New Zealanders tell us what they want from new government
20 Oct 2017Reporters fanned out across the country to find out what voters want from their new government. 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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