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Wednesday, 11 September 2019
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Ihumātao: As negotiations continue, core occupiers remain
11 Sep 2019It's been dubbed this generation's Bastion Point. The stand-off at Ihumātao in South Auckland burst into the headlines in July after an eviction notice was served to protestors who wanted to stop a… Read more Video, Audio
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Arrest made in Lois Tolley murder case
11 Sep 2019"This is not the end." That's the message from the police inspector in charge of the investigation into the brutal killing of Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley after an arrest was finally made in the case.
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Labour president resigns over assault complaints fiasco
11 Sep 2019Labour Party President Nigel Haworth’s resignation was announced just before midday on Wednesday, as the fiasco around allegations of assaults by a Labour Party staffer.
The Prime Minister accepted… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
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Remains of Christchurch's Lancaster Park hit the dust
10 Sep 2019Aotearoa's biggest demolition job has entered its final stage.
This morning media were given a final chance to walk through Christchurch's Lancaster Park before it is completely brought to the… Read more Video, Audio
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Former constable speaks out on bullying in NZ Police
10 Sep 2019A former police constable says he considered suicide because of the persistent bullying he faced during his time with the police.
The man was a police officer for nearly three decades in England and… Read more Audio
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'One suicide is one suicide too many' - Govt unveils Suicide Prevention Office
10 Sep 2019The government says suicide is a "national tragedy" and wants to tackle it with a new prevention office. Last year 685 people took their own lives and the government says it's determined to reduce the… Read more Audio
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Labour assaults: Party president should resign - Peter Dunne
10 Sep 2019The Labour Party president is readying to fall on his sword if he's found to have mishandled allegations of sexual assault. Nigel Haworth and senior party officials are under increasing scrutiny after… Read more Audio
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Ardern urged by Labour members to act on assault complaints
10 Sep 2019The political pressure over the Labour Party sexual assault allegations shows no sign of abating, with the party president poised to resign if he's found to have mishandled the complaints.
Adding to… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland mayoral debate: Phil Goff v John Tamihere
10 Sep 2019Auckland's two mayoral front-runners join Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in RNZ's first mayoral debate.
Current mayor Phil Goff and contender John Tamihere have expressed little love for each other so… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tues 10 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Labour assaults: 'I met with Nigel, described elements of sexual abuse' - witness
10 Sep 2019A man who says he was assaulted by a Labour Party staffer would like to meet with Jacinda Ardern to discuss the party's handling of claims of sexual abuse and assault.
The Prime Minister has refused… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 9 September 2019
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Māngere locals fed up at wait for fixed public toilets
9 Sep 2019Locals in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere are fed up the council has not fixed their public toilets since they were damaged in January.
The men's toilets in the Māngere Town Centre have been… Read more Video, 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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