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Tuesday, 13 December 2016
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PM to reveal Cabinet on Sunday, but one minister jumps first13 Dec 2016Bill English is quizzed on housing and child poverty in tough first question time as Prime Minister. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio 
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Evening business for 13 December 2016News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio 
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Power due to come back on in Gisborne this evening13 Dec 201640,000 Gisborne locals have been without power since Monday morning - and are relieved to hear it is due back on soon. Michael Cropp reports. Video, Audio 
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RNZ reporter Conan Young seeks answers at Solid Energy HQ13 Dec 2016RNZ reporter Conan Young attempted to talk to Solid Energy today, after repeated attempts by Checkpoint. But they still won't comment. Video, Audio 
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Mining expert explains his plan to safely re-enter Pike River13 Dec 2016A British mining expert has penned a new plan to safely enter the drift of the Pike River mine. Bob Stevenson tells Checkpoint why he believes re-entry is possible. Audio 
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Winston Peters volunteers to enter Pike River mine himself13 Dec 2016New Zealand First leader and former miner Winston Peters has offered to enter the Pike River mine himself, during a speech to victims' families outside parliament. Video, Audio 
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What does $2300 get you in Auckland's rental market13 Dec 2016A family is living in a motel room costing $2,300 a week, while they wait for a state house. But what would that get you in the private market? Video, Audio 
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WINZ is paying $2,300 to house family in motel13 Dec 2016A family who have been moving around motels for most of the year while they wait for a state house, are now living in a motel costing $2,300 a week, with Work and Income footing the bill. Video, Audio 
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 13th December 201613 Dec 2016Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video 
Monday, 12 December 2016
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Rotorua Voluntary Wheelchair van stolen, leaving patients stranded12 Dec 2016A van used to transport people in wheelchairs to their hospital appointments has been stolen, leaving patients having to fork out for taxi fares to get there. Audio 
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Housing slowdown expected to make little impact12 Dec 2016Housing experts say even if house prices plateau it will take decades for wage growth to catch up and make homes affordable. Audio 
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Political editor Jane Patterson live from parliament12 Dec 2016Bill English has officially taken over the reins of the National Party - and the prime ministership. Our political editor Jane Patterson unpicks the developments. 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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