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Thursday, 21 April 2016
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Temporary ban on freedom camping extended
The Christchurch City Council is extending a temporary ban on freedom camping until May next year. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 21 April 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Te Aroha turns out for Queen's birthday celebrations
Royal family look-a-likes turn out in Te Aroha, to mark Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Audio
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Akld cracks down on unregistered, menacing dogs
The Auckland Council has announced a crackdown on unregistered menacing dog, in the wake of a spate of dog attacks. Audio
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Insurance Council says flooding payouts will grow
Insurers say not enough is being spent on infrastructures, as the number of flooding claims increases - and the Insurance Council says that will eventually mean higher premiums. Video, Audio
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Report author explains findings
The author of the report, Ruth Stokes, says Dunedin City Council has not done its job properly by letting the stormwater system get into such disrepair. [Dunedin City Council, stormwater… Read more Audio
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Infrastructure in Dunedin found to be sub-par
A report into the severe flooding in Dunedin last year finds 75 percent of mud, overflow and storage tanks were non compliant. The South Dunedin MP, Clare Curran, says the report is damning. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 21 April 2016
21 Apr 2016Watch Thursday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
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First-ever NZ trampolinist to qualify for Olympic games
For the first time, a New Zealand trampolinist has qualified for the Olympics. He spoke to Matt Chatterton about the build up for Rio. Audio
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Z Energy floats idea of banning Wicked Campers
Petrol retailer Z Energy is floating the idea of banning Wicked Campers from using its stations, because of the offence caused by their slogans. Audio
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Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Video, Audio
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Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Audio
Checkpoint
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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