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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, 24 May 2010
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Telecom investigates seperating retail and network arms
24 May 2010A stand off between the Government and Telecom over National's plans for a ultra fast broadband appears to have ended with the phone company blinking first. Audio
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Timaru District Council activates emergency operation centre
24 May 2010The central South Island is bracing for massive amounts of rain as the front sweeping over the north of the country heads south. Audio
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Last minute changes to supercity legislation
24 May 2010Last minute changes to the Auckland supercity legislation have watered down some of the controversial control unelected officials have over the city's water and transport. Audio
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Checkpoint choice for Monday 24 May 2010
24 May 2010Aucklanders get more democracy - but is it enough? South Canterbury braces for major flooding and a stand off between the Government and Telecom over National's plans for a ultra fast broadband… Read more Audio
Friday, 21 May 2010
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Checkpoint Choice for Friday 21 May 2010
21 May 2010Government says asset portfolio 'ripe' for change, eg Kiwibank. PM plays down inflation fears. Police officer's partner gives evidence at murder trial. More market panic. Police believe disappearance… Read more Audio
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Indigenous rights march in Buenos Aires
21 May 2010The centre of Buenos Aires has been brought to a standstill by a large march in support of indigenous rights. Audio
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Ethiopians go to the polls on Sunday
21 May 2010Today is the final day of campaigning in Ethiopia ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 21 May 2010
21 May 2010In his Budget on Thursday the Finance Minister, Bill English, announced the most substantial change to the tax system since the goods and services tax was introduced in the mid-1980s. Audio
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NZ film maker recognised at Cannes Critic's week
21 May 2010A New Zealand film maker has won the grand prize for the best short film at critics week at the Cannes Film Festival. Audio
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Space yacht sets sail to Venus
21 May 2010A solar powered space yacht has set sail for Venus. 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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