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Tuesday, 30 March 2021
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'We're not going to lay down' - Pike family may sue govt
30 Mar 2021The father of one of the Pike River victims is considering legal action against the government for not going further inside the mine.
The Family Reference Group, representing most of the 29 victims… Read more Audio
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Trafficking claims after Chinese workers detained in Auckland
30 Mar 2021There are calls for an investigation into an alleged human trafficking ring in New Zealand following the arrest of a group of Chinese nationals working illegally at an Auckland building site.
Nine of… Read more Video, Audio
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Maritime Union responds to damning report on Auckland Ports
Craig Harrison from the Maritime Union joins Lisa Owen to respond to a report revealing damning revelations into the Ports' safety culture.
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'It's his fault' - deceased's family want Auckland Ports boss gone
The family of one of the men killed at Auckland Ports wants the chief executive to resign following damning revelations into the Ports' safety culture.
Systemic problems have been revealed in an… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 29 March 2021
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Harvest time for millions of south Canterbury sunflowers
29 Mar 2021Millions of sunflowers on a south Canterbury farm are just weeks away from harvest.
By next month the sunflower seeds will be processed into cooking oil, making it one of New Zealand's only locally… Read more Video, Audio
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Criticism from all sides for Climate Change Commission
29 Mar 2021The Climate Change Commission is being criticised by all sides in its plan to slash carbon emissions.
Feedback closed yesterday on the Commission's draft proposal to make Aotearoa carbon neutral by… Read more Audio
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NZ warned about trade route risk in South China Sea
29 Mar 2021Military leaders say trade routes in the South China Sea face increased risk and New Zealand can't be complacent about it.
The two-day Asia Pacific Security Innovation Summit has attracted… Read more Audio
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Timber shortage stress for smaller building outlets
29 Mar 2021A shortage in supply of timber for building projects is being labelled "a comedy of errors" that's going to cause a lot of stress and hardship for small-time builders.
Supply constraints means Carter… Read more Audio
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Red Fox shooting: Two guilty of murder, aggravated robbery
Two men have been found guilty of murder and aggravated robbery over the Red Fox Tavern shooting, 33 years ago.
For the last seven weeks, Mark Hoggart and another man with name suppression have been… Read more Video, Audio
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Closed borders not stopping illegal items being sent to NZ
Despite closed borders and far less international travel, illegal items made from protected animals and plants are still making it into the country in suitcases and mailed packages.
Alligator… Read more Video, Audio
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A ridealong in NZ Police's new Skoda cars
29 Mar 2021The police have unveiled the newest addition to their vehicle fleet.
The Skoda Superb will slowly replace the Holdens which have patrolled our streets for many, many decades, with the full roll out… Read more Video, Audio
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Most senior doctors, dentists in south facing burn-out
29 Mar 2021Almost two-thirds of senior doctors and dentists in Otago and Southland feel burnt out. It comes from a survey of 2,100 medical staff carried out by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists as… Read more 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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