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Wednesday, 13 April 2016
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PM has deposit in law firm specialising in foreign trusts
Responding to criticisms about New Zealand's 'tax haven' status, the Prime Minister says he is not embarrassed by his own deposit with an equivalent firm. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 13th April 2016
13 Apr 2016Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
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Today In Parliament for 12 April 2016
The prime minister, John Key, faces more questions about tax havens. Opposition leader, Andrew Little, tables his tax records but his move not matched by the PM. John Shewan's appointment to head… Read more Audio
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Inquiry launched into handling of tupapaku
A Parihaka woman who uses Maori traditions to bury the dead wants a law change, which she says will let Maori deal with death in their own way. Audio
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Is Ashburton's water worth bottling?
As Ashburton, and surrounds, comes to grips with the fact that some of its water is so poor health warnings are periodically issued against it, and some of its water is so good, it's worth… Read more Audio
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DHBs, not local councils, to decide on fluoridation
The often contentious decision on fluoridating water supplies is to be taken away from local councils. Video, Audio
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Government wants mandatory reporting of all school staff
The Government wants mandatory reporting for all school support staff, not just teachers and principals. Audio
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Inky the Octopus' great escape
A popular octopus has pulled off a great escape from the National Aquarium. Video, Audio
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Abortion clinics in the US closing fast
A few weeks ago, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump came under fire for his comments that women who have abortions should be punished. Audio
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Kirk Penney returns to the Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers will welcome home a high-flying Kiwi for the twilight of his basketball career. Audio
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Murder-accused was sexually assaulted, says defence
Leonard Nattrass-Berquist is one of only two people who know what happened inside unit one at Ascot Epsom motel where a man was fatally bashed. Audio
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Māori Party may withdraw Kermadec support
The Labour and Maori Parties say they may withdraw their support for a law change to create a massive ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands. 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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