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Monday, 18 April 2016
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Govt accused of picking favourites for chch red-zone.
The Government is being accused of picking favourites over a proposal to put a flat water sporting facility in Christchurch's red zone. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
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Legal loophole reopens Akld Supercity debate
The Auckland Supercity's structure has come under scrutiny, after the Local Government Commission decided there's community backing for a change. Auckland Correspondent, Todd Niall, reports. Audio
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92-year-old shaky after dog attack in Kaikohe
18 Apr 2016Jim Morgan, an elderly Kaikohe man injured in a random dog attack at the weekend, says he's feeling shakier now than when it happened. Audio
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Evening Business for 18 April 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police used sirens to find car that drove off bank
The police say they had to use sirens and car horns to track down a man who drove 30 metres down a steep bank in rural West Auckland. Audio
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Scenic Hotel director says he knew nothing about 100k donation
The company awarded a government contract to manage a luxury resort in Niue says its executive chairman who made a big donation to the National Party knew nothing about the bid. Audio
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Road worker hit during police chase
A road worker's been hit by a car being chased by police. Audio
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John Key not scared by South China Sea warning
The Prime Minister says he's not scared off by a warning by Chinese state media not to bring up the China South Sea dispute during his official visit there. Audio
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Greyhound board member banned for 11 years for doping
In an action with few precedents in the history of New Zealand sport, a member of the Greyhound racing governing body has been banned from the sport for 11 years after admitting to doping charges. Audio
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Dan Collyns describes quake hit Guayaquil in Equador
18 Apr 2016Dan Collyns is a freelance journalist, based in Peru. He files for The Guardian, the BBC, and American TV networks, and he's driving up the Coast to the area where the earthquake's damge is greatest. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 18th April 2016
18 Apr 2016Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 15 April 2016
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Focus on Politics for 15 April 2016
The controversy over the use of foreign trusts to dodge tax has continued to dominate Parliament this week. The government bowed to pressure and announced a review of the rules governing foreign… 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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