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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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Wednesday, 18 May 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell,Wednesday 18 May 2016
18 May 2016Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
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Highest ranking detective hangs up his badge
17 May 2016Detective Superintendent Rod Drew is the highest ranking detective in the country, solving some of the most high profile murder cases in this country's history. John Campbell asked him why he's… Read more Audio
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Minister says can't prevent cases like Tony Robertson
17 May 2016Corrections Minister Judith Collins joins John Campbell. Audio
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Family of Gotingco say Corrections allowed murderer to kill her
17 May 2016The family of Blessie Gotingco say Corrections allowed a murderer to take the life of their mother, wife and grandmother - despite a report that clears Corrections and police in their handling of the… Read more Audio
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Navy Commander found guilty
17 May 2016A navy commander accused of groping a junior officer's bottom has been found guilty. It's the second time a court martial has heard the case, after a previous hearing in March failed to reach a… Read more Audio
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Professor correctly predicts US election outcome since 1984
17 May 2016History professor Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted the outcome of every US presidential race dating back to 1984. He joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Malaghan Institute on the health research funding boost
17 May 2016The Government has announced its largest-ever funding increase for health research in New Zealand. Audio
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Wakatipu High says investor's money required for poorer kids
Wakatipu High School, a decile 10 high school in Queenstown, says a recent gift of $100,000 from a wealthy overseas investor is needed to help fund poorer students. Audio
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Electricity Authority proposes new electricity charges
The further you live from a power station, the more you pay for power - a future solution proposed by the Electricity Authority. Catherine Hutton reports. Audio
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Evening Business for 17 May 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Steven Adams looks set to become NZ's highest paid sports star.
He was the youngest New Zealander to be picked in the first round of an NBA draft. This afternoon basketballer Steven Adams helped his Oklahoma City Thunder team upset the Golden State Warriors in a… Read more Audio
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Police cordon off Christchurch house
Police have cordoned off a Christchurch house after a woman's body was discovered in Rakaia on Sunday. 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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