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Wednesday, 27 April 2016
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Trump, Clinton closer to nomination victory after more wins
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continue to gain traction in the race for nomination after today's five north-eastern primaries. Video, Audio
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Are foreign buyers the real threat to NZ's housing?
A visit to Barfoot and Thompson's Wednesday auction showed no first home buyers bidding on properties - but no foreign investors, either. John Campbell reports. Audio
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Call for inquiry into New Zealand's 'tax haven' status
Following the release of the Panama papers, a new poll indicates more than half of New Zealanders are worried about New Zealand being a tax haven, and think a full public and independent inquiry is… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 27th April 2016
27 Apr 2016Watch Wednesday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
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National MP becomes one of few to reach North and South Poles
National MP turned adventurer Andrew Bayly has become one of less than 50 people to reach both the North and South Poles. Video, Audio
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Nepalese still struggling one year on from quake
26 Apr 2016So many regions are still struggling one year on from the fatal earthquake, with some buildings still lying in ruins and people still in dire need of ongoing medical care. Audio
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One year on from deadly Nepal quake
26 Apr 2016A baby who miraculously survived last year's deadly Nepal earthquake at two-days-old, is still living in a makeshift shed a year on, as his family awaits support to reconstruct their flattened home. Audio
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Lianne Dalziel will contend mayoral election
The Christchurch mayor, Lianne Dalziel, says attending yesterday's ANZAC Day service crystallised her decision to stand for a second term. Video, Audio
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Melbourne also suffering from a housing crisis
Melbourne is suffering from a housing crisis of its own - which shares some similarities with Auckland's. But the state of Victoria does have its own land tax, which excludes your primary home, and… Read more Audio
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Plan to do scientific work in minus 50 degrees
In a world first, five New Zealand scientists are planning to carry out research in the middle of the Antarctic winter. Audio
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Auckland iwi sign up to develop 400 new homes
An Auckland iwi has become new property developers in one of the city's biggest and newest housing developments. Audio
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Court hears how police coaxed murder confession
Undercover police officers coaxed an Auckland man accused of murder into a confession by showing him where the bodies were buried. Kate Newton reports. 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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