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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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Friday, 22 May 2009
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Aung San Suu Kyi's trial back behind closed doors
22 May 2009The Burmese military regime has put the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi back behind closed doors after opening it for a day to western diplomats and media. Audio
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Rugby team auction pulled but sponsors nibble
22 May 2009The TradeMe website has pulled an auction by the Counties Manukau Steelers who had put their rugby team up for sale but not before they got some nibbles. Audio
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Choice of Auckland Transition Agency members criticised
22 May 2009Pacific Island community leaders say the skills of the new Auckland Transition Agency members are more focused on business rather than community interests. Audio
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Police pursue pair in Hong Kong over missing millions
22 May 2009The police hunt for the Rotorua couple who fled with millions of dollars from Westpac bank is now focusing on Hong Kong. Audio
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Gurkhas win right to live in UK
22 May 2009The British government has reversed a policy that limits the rights of Gurkha veterans to settle in Britain. Audio
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A record-breaking day on Everest
22 May 2009A Nepalese climber Apa Sherpa has climbed Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own world record for the maximum number of ascents. Audio
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Natural disaster declared in NSW
22 May 2009The New South Wales Premier has declared a natural disaster in northern New South Wales as locals around Lismore brace themselves for 10-metre-plus flood. Audio
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Melissa Lee now says she could come first, not second.
22 May 2009The National Party candidate in the Mount Albert by-election has committed the ultimate political sin by admitting she does not expect to win the Labour strong-hold. 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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