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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, 1 July 2010
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Govt accused of rubber-stamping roading project
1 Jul 2010The government is being accused of rubber-stamping Auckland's Waterview motorway connection before it even reaches the consent process. Audio
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Review of Film Commission released
1 Jul 2010Movie makers in this country regard the Film Commission as a rule bound inflexible enemy, making incomprehensible decisions by committee behind closed doors. Audio
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Consumer to pay more for power and petrol under ETS
1 Jul 2010Our reporter, Teresa Cowie asks consumers what they know about the ETS scheme that's about to cost them another $165.00 a year. Audio
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Petrol prices up as ETS comes into force
1 Jul 2010The emissions trading scheme is now up and running and already petrol and diesel prices have risen. Audio
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Evening Business News for 1 July 2010
1 Jul 2010News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police Commissioner opens investigation into former officer
1 Jul 2010The lawyer for a former police superintendent under a criminal investigation says his client has not been formally told he's being investigated. Audio
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Changes to MPs' allowances recommended
1 Jul 2010Sweeping changes to MPs' allowances are being recommended, to remove the perception they are making personal gains at public expense. Audio
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Checkpoint Choice for Thursday 1 July 2010
1 Jul 2010Sweeping changes to MP's allowances recommended. A criminal investigation into the conduct of a former police superintendent and the emissions trading scheme is now up and running and already petrol… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
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First Atlantic hurricane of the season stalls oil spill cleanup
30 Jun 2010Rough weather whipped up by the season's first Atlantic hurricane is disrupting efforts to clean up the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Audio
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Pacific people march against Arizona law
30 Jun 2010Pacific people are among the thousands who've taken to the streets against a controversial immigration law that will be introduced in the US state of Arizona at the end of next month. Audio
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Half of Niger's population in need of food and aid
30 Jun 2010The West African nation of Niger is facing drought and severe food shortages, with nearly 20 per cent of children under five suffering from malnutrition. 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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