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Wednesday, 6 November 2024
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Pennsylvania tipping Trumps way in votes
6 Nov 2024Correspondent Ira Spitzer was in Philadelphia at a Donald Trump watch party and spoke to Lisa Owen about how despite comments at the Trump rally about Puerto Rico - the exit poll is showing Trump is… Read more Audio
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Trump leading in Georgia and North Carolina by more than 85%
6 Nov 2024The battle to lead the United States of America is going down to the wire, with former President Trump edging ahead. But it is a tight race - and none of crucial seven swing states have been called… Read more Audio
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Corin Dann speaks from Washington DC
6 Nov 2024Corin Dann spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC. Audio
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American Chamber of Commerce holding watch party
6 Nov 2024Also holding a watch party tonight, the American Chamber of Commerce. They had a few things planned for the evening, including a mock vote. Luka Forman went to check it out and spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Wellington brew pub launches new beer 'The Candidate'
6 Nov 2024How are you spending election night? Maybe you're holding a watch party at your house or maybe you've headed down to your local pub. Lauren Crimp is at Fortune Favours brew pub in Wellington where… Read more Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill to be made public tomorrow
6 Nov 2024Back home where the contentious Treaty Principles Bill has had its timeline accelerated - meaning the prime minister will be out of the country during its first reading. The bill will be made public… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 6 November 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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US Elections: Every percentage point under scrutiny
6 Nov 2024Corin Dann spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC. Audio
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Democrat supporters in Washington DC
6 Nov 2024Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Lisa Owen from a bookshop and restaurant called Busboys and Poets with Democrat supporters in Washington DC. Audio
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Mainland voting finishes across United States
6 Nov 2024Mainland voting has finished across the United States with most people holding their breath as the results come tumbling in. So far - it's Donald Trump leading the charge for the White House. He's on… Read more Audio
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Corin Dann speaks from Washington DC
6 Nov 2024Corin Dann and Simon Marks spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC. Audio
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US Ambassador speaks on elections
6 Nov 2024Thomas Udall was nominated to be the U.S Ambassador to New Zealand by President Joe Biden in 2021. He spoke to Lisa Owen from the U.S Embassy in Wellington. 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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