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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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Thursday, 15 December 2011
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Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson
15 Dec 2011Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, who's in Nelson city on Halifax Street where people have been evacuated because of a slip. Audio
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Heavy rain threatens homes in Nelson Tasman districts
15 Dec 2011We're joined by the Tasman mayor, Richard Kempthorne. Audio
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Ligar Bay resident flees home to escape flood waters
15 Dec 2011Dozens of people have had to flee their homes in the Nelson Tasman region with record rainfall and more than 170 slips threatening houses blocking major roads and cutting off towns. In Ligar Bay, Neil… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 15 December 2011
15 Dec 2011Ligar Bay resident flees home to escape flood waters; Heavy rain threatens homes in Nelson Tasman districts; Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson; Mighty River Power first of SOEs to go on the… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
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US troops return home from Iraq
14 Dec 2011The final remaining US troops in Iraq are returning home, bringing to a close eight and a half years of conflict. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 14 December 2011
14 Dec 2011The Ngapuhi leader Sonny Tau says the runanga has decided to suspend Ngati Hine iwi from attending Board meetings, until it complies with the requirements of Te Runanga a iwi o Ngapuhi's constitution… Read more Audio
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Role of engineer in inspecting Chch building under spotlight
14 Dec 2011A structural engineer who ordered a building green stickered though he'd failed to do another thorough check on it has defended his inspections at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. Audio
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SPCA sends warning to negligent pet owners
14 Dec 2011The SPCA has won a case which it says be a strong warning to negligent pet-owners. Audio
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Richard O'Brien becomes a New Zealand citizen
14 Dec 2011We've always claimed the Rocky Horror Show's Richard O'Brien as our own, and now it's official. Audio
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Business News Update
14 Dec 2011The fast food operator Restaurant Brands will spend millions of dollars opening an American brand of burger outlets around the country from next year. Audio
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Shortage of venture capital stunting biotech industries
14 Dec 2011A group representing biotechnology firms says a shortage of money for new investment is becoming increasingly acute. 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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