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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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Monday, 20 September 2010
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Red shirts hold peaceful protest in Bangkok
20 Sep 2010Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in the Thai capital last night - marking the fourth anniversary of the coup that ousted ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Audio
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Evening Business News for 20 September 2010
20 Sep 2010A new survey shows New Zealanders are becoming more anxious about the security of their savings and investments, than the return they will get. Audio
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Every child needs a dictionary, says child development expert
20 Sep 2010Young people are being told they have very poor vocabulary, and this is threatening their learning, relationships and even ability to understand jokes. Audio
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Security expert on safety at Commonwealth Games
20 Sep 2010The shooting of two foreign tourists in the Indian capital, Delhi, has again fuelled anxiety over security in the city ahead of the Commonwealth Games next month. Audio
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Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake
20 Sep 2010While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit. Audio
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Website hacking not politically motivated
20 Sep 2010The company that designed and maintains the website showing Question Time in Parliament doesn't think the hacker who broke into the site was politically motivated. Audio
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Error could lead to reversal of prisoner voting law
20 Sep 2010An error made by one of Parliament's Select Committees could inadvertently lead to prisoners being able to vote again. Audio
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NZ accused of squandering millions of oil dollars
20 Sep 2010New Zealand is being accused of wasting millions of dollars it earns from oil drilled off shore when it should be saving it for a rainy day. Audio
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New poll released about 90 day trial period
20 Sep 2010The Council of Trade Unions argues a new poll out reveals most New Zealanders oppose moves to fire-at-will during the ninety day trial period for new employees. Audio
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Manslaughter charges laid over fatal car crashes
20 Sep 2010Court appearances related to two separate police pursuits which ended in the deaths of four people have taken place in district courts at opposite ends of the country today. 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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