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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, 6 April 2016
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Trump and Clinton lose Wisconsin primary votes
6 Apr 2016The United States Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has suffered a blow in his campaign, losing the Wisconsin primary to his main rival, Ted Cruz. Audio
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Detainees say four arrested over NZer death
Detainees are claiming four men have been arrested in a Sydney detention centre over the death of New Zealander Robert Peihopa. Audio
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RSAs allowed to sell alcohol after dawn service
A bill allowing Returned Services Associations to serve a tot of rum during ANZAC Day breakfast has been unanimously passed by Parliament. RSA president BJ Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Sir Michael Cullen comments on Kiwibank sale
After NZ Post announced today that 45 percent of Kiwibank would be sold to the NZ Superannuation Fund and ACC, Sir Michael Cullen joins Checkpoint to discuss the sale. Video, Audio
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Steel and Tube warns building stores on mesh
Earlier we reported that it was warning building stores to quarantine the mesh amid questions about its strength and how it's tested. Audio
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What's the right price for a cup of coffee?
A national coffee chain based out of Raglan says the raw materials for a flat white cost just $1. Founder Tony Bruce joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Former Sky City employee charged with fraud
A former employee at Sky City Casino has been charged with siphoning money from the casino for herself. Audio
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Council censures principal, criticises school board
The Education Council says a test case, in which a Hawke's Bay principal was censured, has highlighted the need for principals and boards to report misconduct by teachers. Audio
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Cardboard silhouettes put up outside Akld hospital
Silhouettes representing 642 missing Auckland public health workers were put up outside Auckland Hospital this morning ahead of a strike on Friday. Mental health worker Andy Colwell joined Checkpoint.
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Trump loses big in Wisconsin
6 Apr 2016The United States presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, has suffered a major blow in the latest Republican primary in Wisconsin, with Ted Cruz winning the state. Audio
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Panama papers claim first scalp
After the release of the Panama papers, Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaughsen has resigned. Audio
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PM not shying away from 'Jersey of the South Pacific'
The Prime Minister is not shying away from comparisons between New Zealand and British dependency and tax haven Jersey. Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. 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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