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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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Tuesday, 15 March 2011
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Third blast at Fukushima means dangerous radiation levels
15 Mar 2011Japan's Prime Minister is warning people of high radiation levels and the risk of further leaks of radioactive material after a third explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 15 March 2011
15 Mar 2011A third blast at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant. Warnings of high radiation levels and further leaks and 220 textile workers in Christchurch are about to lose their jobs. Audio
Monday, 14 March 2011
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Academic year uncertain for some Canterbury students
14 Mar 2011Canterbury University resumes some lectures today, many of which will be held in makeshift marquees after the campus suffered quake damage. Audio
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Preparation work paid off - ex Civil Defence controller
14 Mar 2011A former Civil Defence controller for Canterbury says years of planning to reduce the impact of a major earthquake in Christchurch has proven its worth. Audio
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HB farmers donate over 350 stock to raise $40K for chch
14 Mar 2011Sheep and cattle farmers in Hawke's bay have rallied round to help raise over 40 thousand dollars for the Christchurch Earthquake Fund. Audio
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Business owners find their buildings demolished with no warning
14 Mar 2011Some people who lived or worked in what's become Christchurch's red zone have been allowed back in to retrieve their belongings. Audio
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UK response to Japan's quake
14 Mar 2011To the UK, where we are joined by our correspondent Barney Burnham in London. Audio
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Large fine imposed on Japanese fishing company
14 Mar 2011A Japanese fishing company which mislead the ministry of fisheries over where it caught it's fish , has been fined 2-hundred-and-66-thousand dollar in addition to more than 4-million dollars it has… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics for 11 March 2011
14 Mar 2011The ACT party heads into its annual conference this weekend hoping to put the scandals of the past year behind it. Audio
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Part 2: Strengthening US economy boon for exporters
14 Mar 2011With the housing market stalled, and the cost of Christchurch quake, export markets are now crucial to getting the New Zealand economy growing again in 2011. 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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