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Thursday, 15 October 2020
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Police not justified in pursuit that led to death - report
An independent report has found police were not justified in carrying out a pursuit, which led to the death of an innocent man in Christchurch.
The report was highly critical the police's conduct… Read more Audio
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Jobseeker benefit figures up more than 40 percent on past year
15 Oct 2020The number of people on the jobseeker benefit is now up more than 40 percent compared to the same time last year.
To make matters worse, there's a prediction today a double-dip recession is on the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 15 October 2020
15 Oct 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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More than 400 foreign fishers head to NZ for deep sea trawlers
More than 400 foreign fishers are headed to New Zealand to crew deep sea trawlers because Kiwis can't fill the jobs.
A charter flight from Russia will arrive in Christchurch tomorrow, where the first… Read more Audio
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Election Day 2020 looms: What to expect?
15 Oct 2020RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen about the end of the election campaign for 2020, and what we might see on election day. Read more Video, Audio
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Broadway, boxing on election campaign trail in Auckland
15 Oct 2020It was all broadway and boxing on the campaign trail in Auckland today, although the Labour and National Party leaders say there won't be any fisticuffs or dance routines on show tonight.
Judith… Read more Audio
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Auditor-General asks Auckland University about $5m house purchase for vice chancellor
New Zealand's highest watchdog is asking for a please explain over Auckland University's purchase of a $5 million house in one of the city's poshest suburbs for its vice chancellor to live in.
The… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
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Experts weigh in on Judith Collins' obesity comments
14 Oct 2020Obesity has emerged as a political football in the final week of the election campaign, and whether or not it's a matter of personal responsibility. National Party leader Judith Collins says it is… Read more Audio
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Divisions continue to shake-up Invercargill City Council
14 Oct 2020Invercargill City Council chief executive has considered bringing in a Crown observer, as divisions continue to rattle through the council. Deputy mayor Toni Biddle stood down on Friday citing a toxic… Read more Audio
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Rapping, poetry and speeches expected at Green's final rally
14 Oct 2020Political reporter Charlie Dreaver joins us live from Green's final campaign rally in central Auckland. Video, Audio
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Health Ministry considering grieving UK family's case
14 Oct 2020A grieving UK family are hoping to be granted an exemption to sail their yacht to New Zealand so they can sell it and move home. The Jarman's application has previously been denied, but the Ministry… Read more Video, Audio
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Long running dispute over Wellington heritage building draws out
14 Oct 2020A long-running dispute over an earthquake-prone building in Wellington has hit a legal snag. Wellington City Council wants permission to strengthen Adelaide Hotel, because the owners refuse to. It's… 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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