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Friday, 8 April 2016
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New Zealander takes the helm of Greenpeace
New Zealander Bunny McDiarmid is the first woman - alongside American Jennifer Morgan - to co-lead Greenpeace International, starting this week. She joins Checkpoint.. Audio
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Christchurch resident's house repairs to be redone
A Christchurch resident, Sharon Toogood, has learned that the extensive repairs done to her house will need to be repaired. She joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Cory Jane gears up for 100th Super Rugby game
Hurricanes winger Cory Jane has conceded he is unlikely to play for the All Blacks again, but believes he has a few more years of Super Rugby left in him. Audio
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Govt urged to protect vulnerable amid CYF changes
The Government is being urged not to offload responsibility for vulnerable families in its sweeping changes to Child Youth and Family. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
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New $46m SAS training facility opens
A new $46 million training facility for the New Zealand SAS opened its doors to soldiers and media alike. Kate Pereyra Garcia reports. Video, Audio
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Auckland school cancels musical after injury
St Kentigern's College, in Auckland, has cancelled its production of Sweeney Todd, after two students suffered cuts to their throats from a razor at opening night. Audio
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Compass meals spark further complaints
Checkpoint with John Campbell has been inundated with stories from Dunedin hospital patients and their families appalled by the quality of Compass meals. Audio
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Evening Business for 8 April 2016
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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'Manuka Madness' - the lust for liquid gold
A long-time Northland beekeeper suspects hundreds of his hives have been deliberately poisoned because of 'manuka madness' -- a turf war over lucrative manuka honey. Audio
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Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry
After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Christchurch lawyer says repair of repairs probable
Duncan Webb, a Christchurch lawyer who helped organise a 3000-strong petition supporting Christchurch home-owners, says 10 percent of homes will need to be re-repaired. 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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