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Friday, 27 October 2017
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550 staff move office at Parliament this weekend
27 Oct 2017The complex move sees Labour move out of the opposition wing of Parliament House and into the Beehive and Bowen House, while National moves the other way. Read more Video, Audio
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Actors welcome 'Hobbit Law' repeal plan
New Zealand actors are welcoming the new government's plans to scrap the so-called 'Hobbit Law' that prevents film workers from collective bargaining. Read more Audio
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New Treaty Minister prepares to tackle Ngapuhi stand-off
27 Oct 2017Ngapuhi believe the changing of the guard at the Beehive will end what they see as stubborn government support of the Ngapuhi mandated authority Tuhoronuku. Audio
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'Work-for-dole' scheme being considered by Govt
The new Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane Jones, thinks that in some areas of high unemployment, a carrot and a stick will be required. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 27 October 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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NZ women's u17 basketball team qualifies for World Cup
27 Oct 2017The New Zealand women's under-17 basketball team has made history in being the country's first women's basketball team to qualify for a World Cup. Audio
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Northland's rail network to get $800 million upgrade
The government will prioritise the revival of Northland's rail network at a cost of up to $800 million, the Minister for Regional Economic Development says. Read more Audio
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No smoking gun in newly released JFK documents
Almost 3000 documents about former US President John F. Kennedy have been released, but so far no one has found the answer to what everyone wants to know - did Lee Harvey Oswald really kill JFK? US… Read more Video, Audio
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MSD argues solo mum's loans were income
27 Oct 2017The Ministry of Social Development says loans taken out by a woman on the benefit to make ends meet count as income. Read more Audio
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Five Aus politicians disqualified from Parliament
27 Oct 2017Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has been disqualified from Parliament because he is a New Zealand citizen. Australian correspondent Jason Morrison joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell: Friday 27th October 2017
27 Oct 2017Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 26 October 2017
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Unanimous council support for Queenstown housing developments
More than 2000 new houses may soon be built, and Queenstown Lakes District Council also unanimously voted in support of building affordable houses for the area's workforce. Read more 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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